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topgun1 · 07-18-2010, 09:03 AM

I haven't found any product that really polishes the wheels. I know alot of it is the factory finish itself, but just don't have a luster and always seems they are hazy. What are you guys using to polish the polished wheels?

motor1 · 07-18-2010, 10:46 AM

I actually polished mine with the PC just like the car and put a coat of Adams Americana on top.

RMS118 · 07-18-2010, 11:01 AM

What kind of polish did you use with the PC on your rims?

2LTRS · 07-18-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by topgun1

I haven't found any product that really polishes the wheels. I know alot of it is the factory finish itself, but just don't have a luster and always seems they are hazy. What are you guys using to polish the polished wheels?

Your wheels are clear coated, so no amount of any metal polish will help shine them up. Unless you remove the clear coating of course.

As stated, you can use clear coat polish to get the clear shining.

topgun1 · 07-18-2010, 11:40 AM

thanks for the advice. yep, no metal polish works for sure. I'll be purchasing some Adam's then.

SlingShot · 07-18-2010, 11:47 AM

I just wash them up real good and hit them with some detail spray for any water spots ...

Also I plan on swapping out the OEM pads for ceramic so the dust level will be a lot less ... And FYI the LT without the brembos is much easier to keep clean ...

Adam's Polishes · 07-18-2010, 11:55 AM

GM's "polished" finish certainly leaves a lot to be desired, I think they do a great job of designing wheels, the TBSS, Camaro, and some of the upgraded SUV wheels are great designs, but the finish is just poor IMO.

2LTRS · 07-18-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

GM's "polished" finish certainly leaves a lot to be desired, I think they do a great job of designing wheels, the TBSS, Camaro, and some of the upgraded SUV wheels are great designs, but the finish is just poor IMO.

Thats why I', keepin' my midnight silver.

Merc · 07-18-2010, 02:51 PM

topgun1 · 07-18-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I just wash them up real good and hit them with some detail spray for any water spots ...

Also I plan on swapping out the OEM pads for ceramic so the dust level will be a lot less ... And FYI the LT without the brembos is much easier to keep clean ...

Yeah, I bet so. The Brembos generous quite a bit of brake dust!

topgun1 · 07-19-2010, 02:01 PM

Dylan with Adam's Polishes sent me this detailed response regarding the polished wheels:

Hey Jeremy,

Sorry for the slow response, I had a very busy (and HOT) weekend.

The wheels can be treated like any other painted surface on your car, polish and wax, even clay when needed.

If the wheels are generally scratch free I'd recommend just taking a little Revive polish to them, that will add a little pop, follow that up with a hand applied coat of our Machine Superwax. Its the best product we have for wheels since its a very durable synthetic and stands up to the heat and abuse a wheel will see on a daily basis.

For cleaning just soap and water should be enough to do the job, for the rare occasion you have some serious brake dust build up our green wheel cleaner is great for cleaning those deposits.

In the event you want a little extra POP from the wheels you can top the Machine Superwax with our Brilliant Spray Glaze.

Hope that helps, let me know if you have absolutely any other questions.

Dylan von Kleist - Detail Advisor
www.AdamsPolishes.com
www.AdamsForums.com

2010 SSRS · 07-19-2010, 02:10 PM

Love my polished wheels, I use soap and water and they look shiny all of the time.

myold88 · 07-20-2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Love my polished wheels, I use soap and water and they look shiny all of the time.

I ordered the polished wheels but was disapointed even though I cleaned them almost every time I took my SS out. Within a few miles they looked dirty like the MS wheels. Solved the problem with my GM chrome wheels. Always shiny as the brake dust doesn't stick and they never have that dull painted look. Also, I now have my polished wheels for a set of winter tires.

Stex · 07-20-2010, 09:01 AM

^ Can you give us a full car picture of the chromes?

07-18-2010, 09:03 AM	#1
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,939 View My Garage	How do I get those polished wheels looking good? I haven't found any product that really polishes the wheels. I know alot of it is the factory finish itself, but just don't have a luster and always seems they are hazy. What are you guys using to polish the polished wheels? __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

07-18-2010, 10:46 AM	#2
motor1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/M6.....no longer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 479 View My Garage	I actually polished mine with the PC just like the car and put a coat of Adams Americana on top. Attached Images

07-18-2010, 11:40 AM	#5
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,939 View My Garage	thanks for the advice. yep, no metal polish works for sure. I'll be purchasing some Adam's then. __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

07-18-2010, 11:47 AM	#6
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I just wash them up real good and hit them with some detail spray for any water spots ... Also I plan on swapping out the OEM pads for ceramic so the dust level will be a lot less ... And FYI the LT without the brembos is much easier to keep clean ... __________________

07-19-2010, 02:01 PM	#11
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,939 View My Garage	Dylan with Adam's Polishes sent me this detailed response regarding the polished wheels: Hey Jeremy, Sorry for the slow response, I had a very busy (and HOT) weekend. The wheels can be treated like any other painted surface on your car, polish and wax, even clay when needed. If the wheels are generally scratch free I'd recommend just taking a little Revive polish to them, that will add a little pop, follow that up with a hand applied coat of our Machine Superwax. Its the best product we have for wheels since its a very durable synthetic and stands up to the heat and abuse a wheel will see on a daily basis. For cleaning just soap and water should be enough to do the job, for the rare occasion you have some serious brake dust build up our green wheel cleaner is great for cleaning those deposits. In the event you want a little extra POP from the wheels you can top the Machine Superwax with our Brilliant Spray Glaze. Hope that helps, let me know if you have absolutely any other questions. Dylan von Kleist - Detail Advisor www.AdamsPolishes.com www.AdamsForums.com __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

07-18-2010, 11:01 AM	#3
RMS118 Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 3	What kind of polish did you use with the PC on your rims?

07-18-2010, 11:55 AM	#7
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	GM's "polished" finish certainly leaves a lot to be desired, I think they do a great job of designing wheels, the TBSS, Camaro, and some of the upgraded SUV wheels are great designs, but the finish is just poor IMO.

07-18-2010, 02:51 PM	#9
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310

07-19-2010, 02:10 PM	#12
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Love my polished wheels, I use soap and water and they look shiny all of the time. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-20-2010, 09:01 AM	#14
Stex Drives: 67 goat, 69 goat ram air III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South texas Posts: 1,443	^ Can you give us a full car picture of the chromes?

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