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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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are these rims sealed after they are polished from CCW?? or are they prone to damage, from salt, salt mist, water, etc?

Thanks Specifically 505A's 19's.....
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 12:19 AM
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Mine arn't just polished raw aluminum! But they are the "tack only" wheels so mybe it isn't even a option?
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 01:05 AM
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I read that they are high polished, but are they protected from the "outside" forces....
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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Unless they are clearcoated or something, the polish is prone to oxidation like any other forged billet wheel.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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Damn, looks like I got to get them clearcoated then....probably dull them out some....
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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ask john to Zoop-seal them when you order
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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no theyre not clearcoated.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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I wouldn't advise using anything else but a good coat of wax. The luster will change, the aluminum will oxide still, and you will be left over time with a dull looking rim that you can't easily polish.

Unless your driving in a harsh environment i.e. snow, salt etc, it shouldn't be more work then polishing them once a month...It's no more work then washing or waxing your car.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 12:19 AM
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K, I got some mothers aluminum polish, shoud I stay away from using that, I'll probably just put a good coat of zaino on them
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 01:00 AM
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Mothers polish (or other brand name products) is recommended to clean off the oxidation from the material. Most work equally well. Polishing will keep the rims looking shiny and new and is a necessary step done in varying intervals according to air quality conditions, usage etc. Just remember when you polish your rims; you remove all wax/sealers so reapplication will be necessary.

I see guys state that cleaning aluminum is a pain in the butt…though I don’t see it much different then keeping your painted surfaces clean and shiny also. Polished aluminum has a very classy refined appearance.

Good luck with your rims.

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Originally Posted by steve10
Polished aluminum has a very classy refined appearance.

Steve
I agree.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 08:58 AM
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CCW can clean up VERY VERY nicely even if they get F**ked up or dirty.

http://www.negative-camber.org/crispyrx7/ccw.htm
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by alexWS6
ask john to Zoop-seal them when you order
Originally Posted by alexWS6
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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Those rims turned out great
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Originally Posted by BIGBOS
Those rims turned out great

Brian did you order a new set o wheels....???? If you havent yet send me a PM i can get you the OTHER brand for way cheap....
Kyle
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 01:15 AM
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I have nothing ordered yet.....
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