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LadiesMan217 · 08-13-2009, 07:40 AM

I was just wondering something...and I'm not sure it's been addressed here.

I picked up some aluminum wheel polish...and it says "Safe for all aluminum wheels" but then it says, "Do not use on Gold plated, painted, coated, etc."
(And of course the obligatory "Test on a small area first.")

So, for the rim polishes/wheel cleaners that say this warning...can we have a breakdown of every rim supplied from GM...so people will know if it's safe to use these types of cleaners/polishes.

I don't have the 21" rims but I know I'd be P.O'd if I spent that much on them and the polish I used on them destroyed the finish.

fldrummer · 08-13-2009, 01:02 PM

Don't use that stuff on the stock 20'' polished rims, if that's what you're referring to. They're either clear- or powder-coated from the factory.

LadiesMan217 · 08-13-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fldrummer

Don't use that stuff on the stock 20'' polished rims, if that's what you're referring to. They're either clear- or powder-coated from the factory.

I figured that they were clear-coated...I didn't use it once I saw that warning. I returned it.

Skyblu · 08-14-2009, 01:50 PM

No don't use it, the owners manual says to only use wax on it like you would for the painted surfaces. I did mine and they look great and seem to repel the dust from the brakes really well.

ucbran · 08-18-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyblu

No don't use it, the owners manual says to only use wax on it like you would for the painted surfaces. I did mine and they look great and seem to repel the dust from the brakes really well.

What did you use? I have noticed fine scratches on my polished rims and want to know what the best way is to buff them out? I was so sick when I saw this but knew there had to be a resolution because they seem to get get these fairly easy. Would love some advice, thanks!

DEW · 08-18-2009, 05:59 PM

Use the same thing you would use on your painted surface. IE...wax, zaino, anything for clearcoat finish. The only difference is its powder clearcoat finished. No aluminum polish unless its "raw" aluminum which is uncoated and immediatedly turns a rag black when polished. Thats how you know its "raw".

ucbran · 08-18-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DEW

Use the same thing you would use on your painted surface. IE...wax, zaino, anything for clearcoat finish. The only difference is its powder clearcoat finished. No aluminum polish unless its "raw" aluminum which is uncoated and immediatedly turns a rag black when polished. Thats how you know its "raw".

thanks DEW I am heading to the store after work, I appreciate it and for application use soft terry cloth or would you suggest something else?

Rikarus · 08-18-2009, 06:09 PM

The polished alumiunum 20" that you can go to from the black aluminum on the RS package aren't CC'd are they?

ucbran · 08-18-2009, 06:28 PM

Yep they are CC'd

08-13-2009, 07:40 AM	#1
LadiesMan217 Drives: '10 IOM/IO 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	Polishing Rims I was just wondering something...and I'm not sure it's been addressed here. I picked up some aluminum wheel polish...and it says "Safe for all aluminum wheels" but then it says, "Do not use on Gold plated, painted, coated, etc." (And of course the obligatory "Test on a small area first.") So, for the rim polishes/wheel cleaners that say this warning...can we have a breakdown of every rim supplied from GM...so people will know if it's safe to use these types of cleaners/polishes. I don't have the 21" rims but I know I'd be P.O'd if I spent that much on them and the polish I used on them destroyed the finish. __________________ Proud Member of NEC5!

08-18-2009, 05:59 PM	#6
DEW Drives: Hoopdee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 263	Use the same thing you would use on your painted surface. IE...wax, zaino, anything for clearcoat finish. The only difference is its powder clearcoat finished. No aluminum polish unless its "raw" aluminum which is uncoated and immediatedly turns a rag black when polished. Thats how you know its "raw". __________________ 2LT - CYBER GRAY METALLIC - BLACK RALLY STRIPES - MANUAL TRANNY - POLISHED 19" WHEELS BUILD - 6/12/2009 Airaid V2, Flowmaster AT

08-18-2009, 06:28 PM	#9
ucbran Lovin' Livin' Drives: 2LT/RS SIM/Black Polished Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Turlock CA Posts: 58	Yep they are CC'd __________________ Ordered 5/13/09 Born 6/25/09 Delivered 8/7/09

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Rikarus I can't tpye! Drives: 2010 RS/SS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 581 View My Garage	The polished alumiunum 20" that you can go to from the black aluminum on the RS package aren't CC'd are they?