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wstuarttn · 06-15-2010, 03:52 PM

I paid for the upgraded polished wheels on my 2SS. I love everything about this car with the EXCEPTION of these wheels. They have a real poor finish.

I would like to know what some of you others have done about this and are you as disappointed as I was?

Nine Ball · 06-15-2010, 04:03 PM

They are clearcoated, the only way to polish them is to have them stripped of the clearcoat and then re-polished (or chrome plated).

Not too disappointed with my stockers, most factory polished wheels from any brand of vehicle are about the same level of dull quality.

I suggest you upgrade wheels

PAUL SS · 06-15-2010, 04:07 PM

They are polished (and clearcoated) not chrome. Maybe your expections were too high. I am happy with mine.

Stealth 2010 2SS/RS · 06-15-2010, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstuarttn

I paid for the upgraded polished wheels on my 2SS. I love everything about this car with the EXCEPTION of these wheels. They have a real poor finish.

I would like to know what some of you others have done about this and are you as disappointed as I was?

i didnt want the polished wheels on mine because i was just gong to black chrome them but its what all the dealers order them with

Tigg · 06-15-2010, 07:18 PM

some time ago another member was going to strip off the clear and polish a set to see how nice he could get them but I never saw anything back..

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 06-15-2010, 07:45 PM

Could be worse...you coulda got the "other wheels." lol

Nine...I love your sales approach. Awesome style!

Treat em like a painted surface, since they are, and use the same polishes and waxes that you'd use on your painted surface of the car.. (i.e Zaino, Adams, etc..)

I'm pretty cool with my polished style wheels for the price extra that I paid.
Ivan

010 Camaro SS · 06-15-2010, 08:13 PM

I agree no the best finish...Decent wheels...

06-15-2010, 03:52 PM	#1
wstuarttn Drives: Inferno Orange SS white stripe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: TN Posts: 56	Polished Aluminum I paid for the upgraded polished wheels on my 2SS. I love everything about this car with the EXCEPTION of these wheels. They have a real poor finish. I would like to know what some of you others have done about this and are you as disappointed as I was?

06-15-2010, 04:03 PM	#2
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	They are clearcoated, the only way to polish them is to have them stripped of the clearcoat and then re-polished (or chrome plated). Not too disappointed with my stockers, most factory polished wheels from any brand of vehicle are about the same level of dull quality. I suggest you upgrade wheels __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

06-15-2010, 04:07 PM	#3
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	They are polished (and clearcoated) not chrome. Maybe your expections were too high. I am happy with mine. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

06-15-2010, 07:18 PM	#5
Tigg Irreverent Schmoe Drives: Black 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 366	some time ago another member was going to strip off the clear and polish a set to see how nice he could get them but I never saw anything back.. __________________ Black 2SS,M6,Sunroof,R6P.11390

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06-15-2010, 07:45 PM	#6
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Could be worse...you coulda got the "other wheels." lol Nine...I love your sales approach. Awesome style! Treat em like a painted surface, since they are, and use the same polishes and waxes that you'd use on your painted surface of the car.. (i.e Zaino, Adams, etc..) I'm pretty cool with my polished style wheels for the price extra that I paid. Ivan

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010 Camaro SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,491	I agree no the best finish...Decent wheels...