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KJS · 06-11-2009, 10:12 PM

Just curious....

Question 1 for those with the 20 inch polished alum. wheels. Do the front wheels appear as "polished" as the rear. After washing all 4 with regular car soap and polishing them with Eagle 1 nano-wax, I noticed that the front wheels have a light haze or "milky" look to them, but not so on the rear. The rears have a pretty good polished finish to them. Its not a brake dust issue, nor have I used a harsh cleaner or abrasive polish on them.

Question 2 - Initial Idle - on my Auto V6 I noticed that for the first 20 seconds after a cold start it idles a bit rough, but when the idle goes down after 20 secs, the idle is as smooth as silk. Not a biggie, mostly wondering if anyone else noticed this.

Let me know, thanks

chevyridinghigh · 06-11-2009, 10:18 PM

Maybe it has something to do with the car being RWD

paulv7260 · 06-12-2009, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KJS

Just curious....

Question 1 for those with the 20 inch polished alum. wheels. Do the front wheels appear as "polished" as the rear. After washing all 4 with regular car soap and polishing them with Eagle 1 nano-wax, I noticed that the front wheels have a light haze or "milky" look to them, but not so on the rear. The rears have a pretty good polished finish to them. Its not a brake dust issue, nor have I used a harsh cleaner or abrasive polish on them.

Question 2 - Initial Idle - on my Auto V6 I noticed that for the first 20 seconds after a cold start it idles a bit rough, but when the idle goes down after 20 secs, the idle is as smooth as silk. Not a biggie, mostly wondering if anyone else noticed this.

Let me know, thanks

1. Haven't noticed this. She's had two detailings and I've looked but not studied for any difference.

2. My V8 kind of lopes at cold idle. Goes away when warm.

Paul

aberg · 06-12-2009, 07:04 AM

1. Haven't washed it yet but I see no dif. between the two.
2. Fast idle first 20 seconds or so then the idle drops down.

camarossrs2150 · 06-12-2009, 07:08 AM

i think all four are dull

fastball · 06-12-2009, 07:10 AM

For the V6 idle, the high pressure fuel injectors of the SIDI will make some noise. They operate at 1500 psi!

Ask anyone with a Sky Redline or Solstice GXP

01pewterz28 · 06-12-2009, 07:19 AM

The only thing I can think of is the clear coat over the polished wheels on my wife’s Suburban the rear look more hi-polished over the front the front have a good haze to them. I tried a little rubbing compound on one of them and that cleaned the front up.

I had the same thing with my 97 WS6 the wheels had a haze to them, the same with the 30th Anniversary TA wheels it's the clear coat that manufacture applies to them.

Sean

TomServo · 06-12-2009, 08:47 AM

Since High Polished wheels were offered on the vette years ago my folks have complained about the "uneven" appearance wheel to wheel.

I'm guessing it's a by-product of the manufacturing process.

KJS · 06-12-2009, 02:53 PM

OK, thanks!

Supermans · 06-12-2009, 03:33 PM

mismatched bumpers and now this.. Why oh why do I keep coming back to this forum while I ponder what my baby will have.. Hopefully nothing but the more problems people are noticing, the more there is a chance mine will have at least one of them...

KJS · 06-12-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

mismatched bumpers and now this.. Why oh why do I keep coming back to this forum while I ponder what my baby will have.. Hopefully nothing but the more problems people are noticing, the more there is a chance mine will have at least one of them...

Chill! Not big issues. I'm being picky. Don't be alarmed, neither are complaints. I was just curious if other picky folks noticed these things. I assumed the idle issue was normal since its consistent and would make sense given that its only for 20 seconds on start up.
Regarding the wheels, you'd have to be up close to even notice.

Zedder · 06-12-2009, 07:41 PM

GM's polished wheels on Covettes have been "milky" looking since they were introduced years ago and many owner's have complained. That is one reason why Chomed Aluminum wheels are so popular on Corvettes now. I hope they offer this for Camaro when I am ready to pull the trigger...

Vash · 06-12-2009, 09:21 PM

Powder Coating. Durable.. easy to clean. Many colors to choose from.

Number 3 · 06-12-2009, 09:45 PM

Number 3 would idle a little higher for a bit after a cold start and then settle into a lower idle speed. I don't think that is anything to worry about.

Can't add much about the wheels.

06-11-2009, 10:12 PM	#1
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	Polished Aluminum Wheels and the V6 Idle Just curious.... Question 1 for those with the 20 inch polished alum. wheels. Do the front wheels appear as "polished" as the rear. After washing all 4 with regular car soap and polishing them with Eagle 1 nano-wax, I noticed that the front wheels have a light haze or "milky" look to them, but not so on the rear. The rears have a pretty good polished finish to them. Its not a brake dust issue, nor have I used a harsh cleaner or abrasive polish on them. Question 2 - Initial Idle - on my Auto V6 I noticed that for the first 20 seconds after a cold start it idles a bit rough, but when the idle goes down after 20 secs, the idle is as smooth as silk. Not a biggie, mostly wondering if anyone else noticed this. Let me know, thanks __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

06-11-2009, 10:18 PM	#2
chevyridinghigh The Bowtie Is Back Drives: 2010 Silver Camaro SS/RS -Blk Int. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 655	Maybe it has something to do with the car being RWD __________________ 2SS RS SIM M6 with Polish Silver wheels

06-12-2009, 07:08 AM	#5
camarossrs2150 Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,095	i think all four are dull __________________ [SIGPIC]

06-12-2009, 07:19 AM	#7
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	The only thing I can think of is the clear coat over the polished wheels on my wife’s Suburban the rear look more hi-polished over the front the front have a good haze to them. I tried a little rubbing compound on one of them and that cleaned the front up. I had the same thing with my 97 WS6 the wheels had a haze to them, the same with the 30th Anniversary TA wheels it's the clear coat that manufacture applies to them. Sean __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

06-12-2009, 02:53 PM	#9
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	OK, thanks! __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

06-12-2009, 07:04 AM	#4
aberg Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 206	1. Haven't washed it yet but I see no dif. between the two. 2. Fast idle first 20 seconds or so then the idle drops down.

06-12-2009, 07:10 AM	#6
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	For the V6 idle, the high pressure fuel injectors of the SIDI will make some noise. They operate at 1500 psi! Ask anyone with a Sky Redline or Solstice GXP

06-12-2009, 08:47 AM	#8
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	Since High Polished wheels were offered on the vette years ago my folks have complained about the "uneven" appearance wheel to wheel. I'm guessing it's a by-product of the manufacturing process.

06-12-2009, 03:33 PM	#10
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	mismatched bumpers and now this.. Why oh why do I keep coming back to this forum while I ponder what my baby will have.. Hopefully nothing but the more problems people are noticing, the more there is a chance mine will have at least one of them... __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

06-12-2009, 07:41 PM	#12
Zedder Drives: 40 plus Camaros and counting! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakville Posts: 232	GM's polished wheels on Covettes have been "milky" looking since they were introduced years ago and many owner's have complained. That is one reason why Chomed Aluminum wheels are so popular on Corvettes now. I hope they offer this for Camaro when I am ready to pull the trigger... __________________ Mark GM cancelled my 2012 ZL1 order

06-12-2009, 09:21 PM	#13
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Powder Coating. Durable.. easy to clean. Many colors to choose from.

06-12-2009, 09:45 PM	#14
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,175 View My Garage	Number 3 would idle a little higher for a bit after a cold start and then settle into a lower idle speed. I don't think that is anything to worry about. Can't add much about the wheels. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley