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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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I was wondering if I shoul polish my rims.They are the thin 5 spoke rims (powder coated), on my 01. They look great when they are clean, but once the brake dust gets on them.....Has anyone polish there own rims or just pay someone else to do the work?

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I was wondering if I shoul polish my rims.They are the thin 5 spoke rims (powder coated), on my 01. They look great when they are clean, but once the brake dust gets on them.....Has anyone polish there own rims or just pay someone else to do the work?

Thanks.....Jr
If they are OEM rims, they are clear-coated, so anything abrasive is a no-no. Just treat them like you do the paint - coat of wax, Zaino, your choice.

fwiw, I keep a small California duster just for use on the wheels - a couple of quick swipes with the duster and I am good to go.
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Just what I needed to hear. Thanks
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Zaino works well on wheels.
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get some aluminum polish, like mothers. works great
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get some aluminum polish, like mothers. works great

dont use metal polish on clear coated rims !!!! thats the same as taking metal polish to your fenders and hood.

but your post is somewhat unclear what you have (powder coat??)
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The facial part of the rim is powder coated except for the center cap.
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Originally Posted by 02gt350
get some aluminum polish, like mothers. works great
Come on, think before you post. He could theoretically use aluminum polish on his clear-coated wheels, but that's like using it on your paint.

He should not do that unless his clear has been removed from his wheels.
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Come on, think before you post. He could theoretically use aluminum polish on his clear-coated wheels, but that's like using it on your paint.

He should not do that unless his clear has been removed from his wheels.
im not sure of the type, but its mothers polish in a little jar for polished aluminum wheels
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Originally Posted by 02gt350
im not sure of the type, but its mothers polish in a little jar for polished aluminum wheels
Right, you're missing my point. That polish is for bare polished wheels, where the polish comes in direct contact with the polished metal. We are saying the stock GM polished wheels are NOT bare polished metal. There is a layer of clearcoat over them. Thus, when you polish them, you don't polish the metal, you polish the clearcoat. Hence, use polish for clearcoated surfaces, not for metal, or your stock GM polished wheels. The aluminum polish is not for clearcoat.
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