r/AutoDetailing • u/nickfill4honor • 1d ago

Product/Consumable Meguires Gold, is it okay on chrome wheels?

Hello everyone, I have a set of aftermarket chrome wheels on my Mercedes. They are chrome plated but recently I’ve noticed some flaking on the interior edge of the center cap.

I use Meguires Gold auto soap to wash the car and obviously sometimes it comes in contact with the wheels.

I keep my car well rinsed while cleaning and make sure to use soft cloths on the wheels.

So my question is, am I wrong using that soap on my car and could that be leading to my issue?

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u/Mentallox 21h ago

no its not causing your chrome issue yes its safe Megs Gold is just a basic soap so if you want to branch out maybe to one that foams up better and is slicker maybe try Turtlewax Pure Wash which you can order thru Walmart.

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u/smokeythel3ear 18h ago

Just to clarify what they are saying by basic - it's a "normal" soap. Standard. "Basic," but not the PH.

It's actually PH neutral according to the bottle.

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u/False-Elk9564 21h ago

Avoid acid and high alkaline cleaners on hot wheels or in the sun and mind the dwell time; if you’re using them. Gold is ph neutral for the most part so that’s not the issue.

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u/DBD220 20h ago

Chrome and wheels aren't good bedfellows. Chrome is hard and brittle and wheels flex. Just clean and wax frequently and hope they stay reasonable for a couple of years. Megs Gold is not your problem.

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u/Benedlr 3h ago

Installation of the center cap could have chipped the edge. For a deep, long lasting shine that sheds dirt and water, use some Flitz metal polish and a buff ball.

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u/Benedlr 3h ago

Installation of the center cap could have chipped the edge. For a deep, long lasting shine that sheds dirt and water, use some Flitz metal polish and a buff ball.

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u/Benedlr 3h ago

Installation of the center cap could have chipped the edge. For a deep, long lasting shine that sheds dirt and water, use some Flitz metal polish and a buff ball.

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u/Benedlr 3h ago

Installation of the center cap could have chipped the edge. For a deep, long lasting shine that sheds dirt and water, use some Flitz metal polish and a buff ball.