Chrome Wheels

Chrome wheels are great looking and make the style of our vehicle stand out, but they also require some tender loving care or they won't be shining for very long.  The main problem is chemical staining which are frequently milky, black or greenish in appearance and result from using acid-based cleaners.  Soap and water are usually sufficient to clean wheels.  If you choose to use a wheel cleaner make sure it does NOT contain:
*Ammonium Bi fluoride
*Hydrofluoric Acid
*Hydrochloric Acid
*Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid
*Sulfamic Acid
*Phosphoric Acid
*Hydroxyacetic Acid
Also keep in mind that many wheel cleaners will take off paint and to keep clear of the pain on the brake calipers.

All wheel cleaners should be rinsed off with Clean, Clear Water.  Take time to clean under the hub cap, balance weights, wheel nuts, lug nut caps, and between the wheel cladding and the back side of the wheel.

Staining can also be caused by road chemicals, such as calcium chloride which is used to control dust on the roads.  Contact with road chemicals can be corrosive over time if you do not keep your wheels clean.

Brake dust may also cause wheel corrosion.  Particles that come off of your brakes can be hot and may embed in your wheels creating a small pit.  Heavy brake dust can be removed by using a chrome cleaner and polish.

After cleaning your wheel, you should apply a polish to protect the wheel.  It is vital to keep your wheels cleaned and polished to prolong the appearance of the wheel. 

Do I need my AC charged?

Do you have a problem with your vehicle cooling properly when the air conditioning is on?  This may mean that your air conditioner needs to be charged or it could be a sign of a different problem.   AC refrigerant can be harmful to the air, so it is important to have a certified technician look at your system.  Most AC's will loose some refrigerant over time, but if your air conditioner needs to be recharged every year you may have a leak within your system.  Getting an air conditioning performance check and or an AC system inspection  at the beginning of each warm season could save you time and money.