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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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I just bought an 07 MC SS. I was wondering about the wheels, any products out there to shine them up? Also if i remove the resonator will that throw codes?

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Originally Posted by BMAC 07SS
I just bought an 07 MC SS. I was wondering about the wheels, any products out there to shine them up? Also if i remove the resonator will that throw codes?

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removing the res. wont set a code.
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Do you have painted or polished wheels?
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Nope nothing will shine them up.
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You could find an 08 imp ss that has the chrome SS wheels.
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the wheels are clearcoated so metal polish is no good. treat them as you would your paint and clean them with soap/water and then wax.
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you could pull the strip the clearcoat and really polish them but then the upkeep is a nightmare. ppl do it with the ws6 ta rims. i wanted to try it but didnt want to ruin a perfectly fine set of wheels.
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Thanks for the input guys. I think i'll just wax the wheels. I'm going to get the resonator removed and order some Flowmasters. Hopefully that will give me the sound i want.
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It'll give you the sound you want until DOD/AFM kicks in. lol
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i wish i wouldve just went with the cutout from the beginning. granted its nice and loud now..but some days i just wish my exhaust would be quiet.
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http://www.lt1engine.com/tech/how-to...ip-and-polish/

best info I have found to help the GM polished aluminum w/ clear coat wheels
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thats exactly what i was talking about. theres a thread on here on how to do it to but like i said i didnt want to ruin the wheels and i was worried about the upkeep of having the bare aluminum.
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Originally Posted by TheMonteMan
thats exactly what i was talking about. theres a thread on here on how to do it to but like i said i didnt want to ruin the wheels and i was worried about the upkeep of having the bare aluminum.
I agree. It is a last resort if your wheels are hazed, scratched or pitted. One step before biting the bullet and buying new wheels.
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