[Z06] Z16 Wheels - How Highly Polished?
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From: Dallas Tx
Z16 Wheels - How Highly Polished?
Just want to know if they are all this way or did my Z16 get a bad batch of wheels. I know they are not "High Polished," but are Z16 wheels supposed to be uniformly polished completely on all the outer surfaces? Mine look like a 3rd grader spent about ten seconds just buffing the outside faces of the spokes and rim. But the sides of the spokes and other crevaces hardly got any polishing.
They all like that? Dead of winter around here, no others out and about to compare too.
Thanks
Anybody get any aftermarket rebuffing/clearing done? Wonder how they'd look anodized LeMans Blue?
They all like that? Dead of winter around here, no others out and about to compare too.
Thanks
Anybody get any aftermarket rebuffing/clearing done? Wonder how they'd look anodized LeMans Blue?
Racer
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From: Concord NC
I agree that they are not highly polished. I had an 02 Electron Blue Coupe with factory polished wheels and ended up changing over to chrome wheels. The wheels look alright when they are just cleaned but shortly after that, they don't look as good, I am sure I will end up putting some chrome wheels on my Z16.
Richard
Richard
Racer
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From: Baytown tx
Remember they are clear coated. If you really want them uniform remove the clear coat and polish them to your liking then seal them. What ever you do don't put chromies on instead of the polished wheels. I think it makes them look like a fake Z16. Why take something off that sets it apart from other chomed out Z's.
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Originally Posted by Michrider
Just want to know if they are all this way or did my Z16 get a bad batch of wheels. I know they are not "High Polished," but are Z16 wheels supposed to be uniformly polished completely on all the outer surfaces? Mine look like a 3rd grader spent about ten seconds just buffing the outside faces of the spokes and rim. But the sides of the spokes and other crevaces hardly got any polishing.
They all like that? Dead of winter around here, no others out and about to compare too.
Thanks
Anybody get any aftermarket rebuffing/clearing done? Wonder how they'd look anodized LeMans Blue?
They all like that? Dead of winter around here, no others out and about to compare too.
Thanks
Anybody get any aftermarket rebuffing/clearing done? Wonder how they'd look anodized LeMans Blue?
Re:anodizing blue, please say you're kidding!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Escondido CA
Originally Posted by Michrider
Just want to know if they are all this way or did my Z16 get a bad batch of wheels. I know they are not "High Polished," but are Z16 wheels supposed to be uniformly polished completely on all the outer surfaces? Mine look like a 3rd grader spent about ten seconds just buffing the outside faces of the spokes and rim. But the sides of the spokes and other crevaces hardly got any polishing.
They all like that? Dead of winter around here, no others out and about to compare too.
Thanks
Anybody get any aftermarket rebuffing/clearing done? Wonder how they'd look anodized LeMans Blue?
They all like that? Dead of winter around here, no others out and about to compare too.
Thanks
Anybody get any aftermarket rebuffing/clearing done? Wonder how they'd look anodized LeMans Blue?
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From: Dallas Tx
So the entire wheel is supposed to the polished the same? I am just wondering if replacement wheels would look the same. Mine look great at 20 feet. But up close, only the outermost surfaces are actually buffed to a shine. If I shine a flashlight at the sides of the spokes, you can see the buffer only hit about half of the spoke.
I had a 30th ann. Trans Am that had blue anodized spokes and polished outer wheel. Just thinking something like that might look good on a Z16. I'll show the dealer in the spring, but I'm sure I'll get a blank stare.
I had a 30th ann. Trans Am that had blue anodized spokes and polished outer wheel. Just thinking something like that might look good on a Z16. I'll show the dealer in the spring, but I'm sure I'll get a blank stare.
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From: Manhattan New York
Take Them Off And Have Them Professionally Polished. The Beauty Of A Great Wheel Which Is What You Have Is The Strength Balance And Weight. Your Wheel Meets All The Criteria. A Great Polish Will Show Them Off While Not Having A Less Expensive Chrome Look. Enjoy Them.
