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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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Are the high polished alum. wheels clear coated? I have been using
car wax on them but would like to use a treated polishing cloth, something called "Cape Cod Cloth". Any info??
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Neil Baker
Are the high polished alum. wheels clear coated? I have been using
car wax on them but would like to use a treated polishing cloth, something called "Cape Cod Cloth". Any info??
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OEM high polish wheels I believe are clear coated - that is why some turn yellow and while others get pits...

of course I could be completely wrong
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 09:28 AM
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They are clear coated. I wax mine for whatever protection I get from the brake dust.

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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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They are clear coated, I wax mine as I do the rest of the car.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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They are clear coated... But some take off the clear coat...
If they have been untouched, treat them just like your painted surfaces.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 10:17 AM
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I use Zaino on mine, keeps them shiny and protected..
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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Yes, they are clear coated. When I had mine, I used regular car paste wax to keep them looking good.
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