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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Default Stock 18" SS wheels

So are the stock polished 18" SS wheels on my Imp bare aluminum or are they coated? They seem to be bare to me, but I'm not sure. One thing I noticed when I had them off was the "CHINA" stamp in the back side of the casting. That kind of p.o.'d me. I understand that a fair amount of the electronic stuff would be imported, but the SS signature wheels? I think the General missed the mark on that.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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From what I've read on the forum they are Clear Coated. so use a simple wax on them Don't clean them with metal polish cause it's too abrasive.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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I'm pretty sure they're coated.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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clear coated is correct. u can wax them .lol
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They're coated - use wax.

Everything is made in China these days. Some day we'll all be required to conceive and give birth to our kids over there so they'll be "made in China" too... unless of course they take us over before that happens and then the whole world will be Chinese. At least they have tasty food.
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And lead paint
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Originally Posted by Mark IXZD 150
At least they have tasty food.
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by hexxLS4
Their food sucks. (There is no Italian flag soo....)

But back on topic, I really like this wax for our wheels.

http://www.meguiars.com/?spray-car-w...tion-Spray-Wax
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