Rim Question
Mar 6, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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From: LaSalle Ontario
Rim Question
How hard is it to polish and keep up the look of Polished Aluminum rims? I have chrome rims now and I like the shiney look but they are starting to peel alittle. Any info would be helpful.
Thanks Chris
Mar 6, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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I hate mine. When the vette used to be my daily driver it was even worse. I could never keep them clean and shiney. Eventually im going to have them painted, powdercoated, or chromed.
Mar 6, 2008 | 09:59 PM
Melting Slicks
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Mine are plished, then cleared,
Mar 6, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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If the polished wheels are clear coated just apply a coat of wax whenever you wash the car. Uncoated polished wheels are great...for a show car.
Mar 7, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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A good bit of upkeep if the aluminum is bare. They oxidize fairly quickly when on a driver car with all the outside elements.
Mar 7, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Thanks for the info, your all very helpful!
Chris
Mar 7, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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A good bit of upkeep if the aluminum is bare. They oxidize fairly quickly when on a driver car with all the outside elements.
Mar 7, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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How long do you own the wheels ? The chrome may have a guarantee against peeling for 1 year.
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