Can the polished wheels be polished more? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

caverman · 09-10-2009, 02:03 PM

I saw the standard SS wheel along side a polished set yesterday and although the polished were brighter they weren't a lot brighter. Does anyone know if you can have the polished wheels polished even more to make them really stand out.

chrisinlittlerock · 09-10-2009, 02:05 PM

You can wax them but they have a coating on them so don't be to aggressive with them or they will get scratches in the coating.

Hylton · 09-10-2009, 02:07 PM

Yes but you have to strip the clearcoat off them first.

rcracer78 · 09-10-2009, 03:07 PM

OR GET THEM CHROMED:

Hylton · 09-10-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcracer78

OR GET THEM CHROMED:

Nice! How much did it cost?

ORANGE U NV · 09-10-2009, 03:10 PM

Once you remore the clearcoat, you can begin polishing the metal. However, you will always need to keep polishing them unless you seal the work w/ a clearcoat again.

The clearcoat stops oxidation which will dull unfinished wheels.

caverman · 09-10-2009, 03:15 PM

Cool....like the chromed ones. How much did you have to pay for that.

Wouldn't it be better to get the standard wheels if they were going to be chromed?

I'm starting to think I should save the $500 for the polished wheels and gust get the standard SS wheels.

rcracer78 · 09-10-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

Cool....like the chromed ones. How much did you have to pay for that.

Wouldn't it be better to get the standard wheels if they were going to be chromed?

I'm starting to think I should save the $500 for the polished wheels and gust get the standard SS wheels.

exactly...save the $450 and get the standard wheels. Then get them chromed by CICC in Pomona, CA. Call 800-353-0144 and ask for Curtis Gay. Tell him Chris referred you. (he also ships)

Here is his website:
http://www.chromeyourwheels.com

rolnslo · 09-10-2009, 05:16 PM

If I'm reading this right, you're looking at probably $800+ to chrome the 20" wheels and center caps, including shipping and insurance?

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rcracer78 · 09-10-2009, 05:54 PM

rolonslo:

I live in SoCal. My car should be here within 1-2 weeks. Once it arrives, I will be going to CICC Co in Pomona CA. He will remove the tires from my standard painted wheels and mount them on the Chrome wheels. (he keeps mine as cores) He will then balance them (yes....he has the equipment) and mount them back on the car. ($685 otd) He doesn't chrome the caps becuase they're plastic. (but I really like the machine-look finish on the original caps anyway. NICE CONTRAST)

I'm not sure how his out-of-state shipping procedures work. His website is not really up-to-date. I would call him. Curt 800-353-0144. Tell him Chris referred you.

09-10-2009, 02:03 PM	#1
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Can the polished wheels be polished more? I saw the standard SS wheel along side a polished set yesterday and although the polished were brighter they weren't a lot brighter. Does anyone know if you can have the polished wheels polished even more to make them really stand out. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

09-10-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
chrisinlittlerock Drives: 2010 Camaro/08 Tundra Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 797	You can wax them but they have a coating on them so don't be to aggressive with them or they will get scratches in the coating. __________________ Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with Custom painted Black Rally Stripes, Heritage grill, Corsa cat backs with x pipe, CAI. Delivered: 8/18/09!!!!Yes!!!! "This is CHEVY country. On a quiet night you can hear a Ford rust."

09-10-2009, 02:07 PM	#3
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	Yes but you have to strip the clearcoat off them first. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

09-10-2009, 03:10 PM	#6
ORANGE U NV Drives: The Wife Crazy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TAMPA BAY Posts: 550	Once you remore the clearcoat, you can begin polishing the metal. However, you will always need to keep polishing them unless you seal the work w/ a clearcoat again. The clearcoat stops oxidation which will dull unfinished wheels. __________________ "God is great, beer is good and people are crazy" 2010 2SS IOM/IOM L99 Black Rally Stripes, Polished Wheels, Loudmouth II, Rotofab CAI, IOM Heritage Grille,Tune by Jeremy Formato (Fasterproms Tuning).

09-10-2009, 03:15 PM	#7
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Cool....like the chromed ones. How much did you have to pay for that. Wouldn't it be better to get the standard wheels if they were going to be chromed? I'm starting to think I should save the $500 for the polished wheels and gust get the standard SS wheels. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

09-10-2009, 03:07 PM	#4
rcracer78 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 211	OR GET THEM CHROMED:

09-10-2009, 05:54 PM	#10
rcracer78 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 211	rolonslo: I live in SoCal. My car should be here within 1-2 weeks. Once it arrives, I will be going to CICC Co in Pomona CA. He will remove the tires from my standard painted wheels and mount them on the Chrome wheels. (he keeps mine as cores) He will then balance them (yes....he has the equipment) and mount them back on the car. ($685 otd) He doesn't chrome the caps becuase they're plastic. (but I really like the machine-look finish on the original caps anyway. NICE CONTRAST) I'm not sure how his out-of-state shipping procedures work. His website is not really up-to-date. I would call him. Curt 800-353-0144. Tell him Chris referred you.

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