2001 factory Aluminum Polished wheels
07-13-2015, 08:34 PM
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2001 factory Aluminum Polished wheels
Are the wheels on my 2001 (factory aluminum polished) clear coated from the factory? I want to clean them and do not want to harm them. Your thoughts are welcome 
07-13-2015, 08:38 PM
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yes they should have some sort of clear coat on them, the best thing to use to clean them would be soapy water with a what ever you use to wash your car with and soft brush
07-13-2015, 10:41 PM
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Yes, factory high polished wheels were clear coated from the factory. Be careful what you use on them - I would use soap and water followed by a good wax like you would use on your car's paint.
07-13-2015, 11:09 PM
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07-13-2015, 11:28 PM
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I use the same soap that I use on the paint. It works very nicely. And yes, they are clearcoated. The longer I have mine the more I appreciate them. They are strong, light, pretty and subtle.