Skogz16

Thanks for the help. They are new, but not sure what has or hasnt been done to them in the 3-4 years they were sitting in the guys garage. So i just want to put a fresh polish down and then ill put one of these ceramics on them to keep them nice and wash in between. thanks I did get the answer on if they are clear coated or not, the answer is yes they are, for anyone in the future looking for that answer. So dont use chrome polish, just a paint safe polish is recommended for use. thanks for the help everyone

can y can you confirm if they are PVD or straight chrome? do you use polish? if so, what kind?

Awesome, appreciate the insight.. Now i just need to know whats a safe polish for these wheels.

Thanks newdude! That narrows it down to just PVD or chrome... has the internet told me correctly that chrome polish is not good for PVD wheels, do you know? Im hoping to narrow it down completely so i can choose the right polish. Once i get that, then I will check out the ceramic sprays, ive heard of them but never used them. Based on your comments, i take it you think they work better, longer? Youre spot on with the original wheels. End game is to have summer and winter wheel/tires. I desperately needed tires for my original wheels, got a good deal on these denali wheels and tires (take-offs, low miles, less than buying new tires for my original wheels) so i scooped them up and threw them on. Next year ill try and get a set of tires on the old wheels but for now, need to protect these as best i can.

Hey all, new here and hoping this forum is helpful now and for the future. I have a 2014 Silverado that as of this morning now has 2018 Sierra 20" Chrome wheels and to be clear, despite the picture i provided, these are FACTORY OEM wheels, not aftermarket replacements. I want to take care of the wheels, especially since i live in PA and salt on the roads this time of year is a common occurrence. My dilemma is, i cant for the life of me find a straight answer as to what these wheels "are" which will decide what the right polishing products I should use. I am attaching a picture so there is no guess work. Are they chrome clad? Are they just straight chrome? Are they PVD Chrome? Are they clear coated (paint)? Ive found a lot of topics about wheel cleaning, specifically about Chevrolet wheels but i cant get a grip on these particular wheels. The difference comes down to... do i use a chrome polish, or do i use a polish for paint and a clay bar.... no matter what, i plan on putting a wax on afterward... but i need to know what these are first before i pick a product type. Really appreciate any help i can get here.