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myold88 · 12-30-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by liquidsmoke

Soooo. The polished wheels aren't actually polished?

I bought some wheel cleaner made for polished wheels, I havnt used it yet but I'm guessing it would likely damage my wheels?

I would not use anything on your wheels except the same commercial car wash that you use to clean the rest of your car.
I use Turtle Wax Car Wash on both my polished and chrome wheels.
It doesn't leave water spots on the car or wheels if rinsed throughly.

Sir Nuke · 12-30-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquidsmoke

Soooo. The polished wheels aren't actually polished?

I bought some wheel cleaner made for polished wheels, I havnt used it yet but I'm guessing it would likely damage my wheels?

YES they are....not a real high polish, the are not like a mirror, more satin, and then they are CLEAR COATED. SOOO do not use the stuff you bought, use only what you would on the painted surfaces of your car.

u1-2go · 12-30-2010, 07:18 PM

Anybody have some close up pictures of their wheels chromed

RipperFox · 12-30-2010, 08:00 PM

DO NOT CLEAR POWDER COAT!!

Powder coat can not be buffed out to a good shine if you scuff or scratch them, like you can with paint.
The finish will always be dull with small, dense, swirl-mark type scratches. Powder coat is not hard like paint. It is soft (in comparison) plastic.

Personal experience. Go with paint clear coat over highly polished/chromed rims.

u1-2go · 12-30-2010, 08:34 PM

Check this out

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...Q5fAccessories

RipperFox · 12-30-2010, 09:13 PM

You can do that for $300 plus shipping with Broken Arrow Powder Coat. Any color you can dream up.

myold88 · 12-31-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by u1-2go

Anybody have some close up pictures of their wheels chromed

Look at post #10 above or heres a close up of the GM wheel chromed:

12-30-2010, 07:18 PM	#17
u1-2go Death Box ... no problem Drives: 2LT-RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sarasota Posts: 57	Anybody have some close up pictures of their wheels chromed __________________ u1-2go When passion rules the game, I get on the road and learn to play.

12-30-2010, 08:00 PM	#18
RipperFox Grrr!!! Drives: BLK/IOM '11 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OK Posts: 380 View My Garage	DO NOT CLEAR POWDER COAT!! Powder coat can not be buffed out to a good shine if you scuff or scratch them, like you can with paint. The finish will always be dull with small, dense, swirl-mark type scratches. Powder coat is not hard like paint. It is soft (in comparison) plastic. Personal experience. Go with paint clear coat over highly polished/chromed rims. __________________ Rules for ordering a car. 1. Dealers are liars 2. Buy off the lot 3. See rule #1

12-30-2010, 08:34 PM	#19
u1-2go Death Box ... no problem Drives: 2LT-RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sarasota Posts: 57	Check this out http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...Q5fAccessories __________________ u1-2go When passion rules the game, I get on the road and learn to play.

12-30-2010, 09:13 PM	#20
RipperFox Grrr!!! Drives: BLK/IOM '11 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OK Posts: 380 View My Garage	You can do that for $300 plus shipping with Broken Arrow Powder Coat. Any color you can dream up. __________________ Rules for ordering a car. 1. Dealers are liars 2. Buy off the lot 3. See rule #1

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