Wheel Polish - Simichrome
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All of the polished wheels have a clear coat finish on them. ANYTHING even slightly abrasive will mess them up big time. Never use anything on them unless it says safe for clear coated wheels.
Typically - wash the wheels like you would the rest of the car, and wax with your choice of protectant like you would your paint.
Good luck!
Typically - wash the wheels like you would the rest of the car, and wax with your choice of protectant like you would your paint.
Good luck!
Do not use semichrome on clear coated wheels.. 
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From: Matthews NC
Originally Posted by CAJUNY2KC5
Are they aftermarket wheels? GM's are clearcoated but CCWs are not.
Wheels are Clear Coated so Simichrome won't work. Thanks very much for the feedback
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I would not use semi-chrome of any other polishing compound on the factory high polished wheels. They are clear coated and using the polish can lead to surface scratches. I just used wax on mine when I wanted to protect them.
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Originally Posted by truble
Wheels are Clear Coated so Simichrome won't work. Thanks very much for the feedback
Thanks,
