does anyone know what the chrome looking rims on a 4th gen firebird (2001) are made out of? are they really chrome, or aluminum or something else.

cause i want to buy a cleaning product for them and dont know what to buy.

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alloy i think! most likely there polished if not then chrome dipped just get your self a good mag cleaner mothers sell some good rim cleaner

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Not sure, but a good rim cleaner is ArmorAl. I use them on my brushed aluminum, my dad' chrome rims, and my sister's painted rims. Works great on all 3.

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On polished wheels, Mothers all the way. If not, just the usual spray and clean works fine. Since mine are powdercoated, I use the meguiars misting paint detailer.

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Find a cleaner you can use on all the different metals. Some cleaners will etch aluminum, so read all labels.

is there a way to find out what they are made of?

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I believe they're made of aluminum.

Made out of aluminum alloy and are polished then clear coated.

Use anything that you can clean clear coat/paint with. You can't use any polish because you won't be actually hitting the metal. You have to treat it as if you are cleaning your car.

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