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Apr 7, 2012 | 12:50 PM

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Paul L

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Originally Posted by ~Stingray

Which typically costs more?

I really do not know. There are so many variables when it comes costing wheels (size, complexity of design, country of manufacture, dealer markup, etc.).

Apr 7, 2012 | 03:16 PM

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den(thevetteman)78

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Polished aluminium doesn't have the mirror shine of chrome. To have a real nice finish on aluminium it hard to keep as the aluminium as tendency to oxidixe and become dull so you have to use aluminium polish to keep the shine once in a while. Polished aluminium get water spot easier than on chrome. As i don't drive mine in the rain they keep there shine longer. I do like the look of polished aluminium but a nice chrome wheels is nice too. I just bought a set of 18'' chrome wheels for my Genesis Coupe and they look real good with the red of the car for under $1000.

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Apr 7, 2012 | 03:55 PM

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scottyp99

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Originally Posted by ~Stingray

Does polished aluminum peel or crack like chrome? I don't think it does but I want to confirm. If you can get aluminum to shine like chrome, but you never have the issue of cracking over time, then why would anyone ever buy a chrome wheel?

With the aluminum, it's a solid piece that is polished, so there is nothing to peel off, however, the shine will fade over time and exposure to the air, and needs to periodically be touched up with a product like Mother's aluminum polish. You can clear coat them with clear paint, but then you are back to having a layer of paint that can yellow and peel. Chrome is kinda like a layer of paint, in that it is an actual layer of material on the piece, but it is bonded to the piece in such a way that it will not peel like paint. Chrome needs to be pretty badly neglected or abused to start peeling. Also, chrome and Polished aluminum have a different look. It's kinda hard to explain the difference, but if you look at chrome and polished aluminum side by side, you can see a see the difference.

Keep the shiny side up!

Scott

Apr 7, 2012 | 08:55 PM

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Mark G

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The easiest way to go about this would be like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Tv0duY-Vo
Then remove the rim and do the center with a smaller wheel on a drill or 4" grinder

Apr 7, 2012 | 09:43 PM

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~Stingray

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Originally Posted by Mark G

The easiest way to go about this would be like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Tv0duY-Vo
Then remove the rim and do the center with a smaller wheel on a drill or 4" grinder

What kind of pads is he using? What is the black stuff he keeps rubbing on the pads? Would this work with a PC 7424?

These wheels like pretty good and very chrome like. I am having a hard time seeing the difference.

Thanks.

Apr 7, 2012 | 11:12 PM

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den(thevetteman)78

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The stuff he's using is called polishing rouge there's different grade for different material as well as cutting ability. As well as different kind of buffing wheels. Some are more agressive and some are just cotton wheels.I did my valve cover with that kind of stuff. It does a nice job and after that i like to finish by hand with mothers aluminium polish.

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