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Old 02-14-2007, 08:17 PM
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i have a 98 ws6 with the factory 17's and they are starting to haze over a little bit. They still have a nice finish, but they dont have the same shine they did when i bought the car. What polishes do you guys use/recommend to really bling up my rims
Old 02-14-2007, 08:41 PM
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Those wheels are clearcoated, so use a mild paint polish to spruce them up.
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to add on to this one if you don't mind delsold, I was also wonderin whats a great polish, I have chrome wheels
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Originally Posted by ZaneO
Those wheels are clearcoated, so use a mild paint polish to spruce them up.

like a wax/polish? I've heard of people waxing rims, but i didnt know if that would bring the shine down. Would like a mothers paint polish do the trick?
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I like the Mothers Billet polish, great stuff!!
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Originally Posted by delsold
like a wax/polish? I've heard of people waxing rims, but i didnt know if that would bring the shine down. Would like a mothers paint polish do the trick?
Yes, a light, abrasive polish - every brand makes one.

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I like the Mothers Billet polish, great stuff!!
You don't want to use a metal polish on clearcoated wheels.
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Originally Posted by Flawless02SS
I like the Mothers Billet polish, great stuff!!
thanks man ill hafta try some of the mother's polishes
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Originally Posted by delsold
thanks man ill hafta try some of the mother's polishes
No, do not use a metal polish. Use a paint polish.
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Everything ZaneO said is dead on.
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ha alright no metal polish...paint polish = shiney wheels

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