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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Arrow Need Wheel polish recommendation...

Basically the z06 polished style wheels I have now are oxidized. It is disgusting and looks moldy. I try to keep them clean but I live on the beach (see: extreme salt air) and everything seems to rust and tarnish quite easily.

I'm looking for a recommendation on a very effective polish / oxidation remover. Then if someone can suggest something that I can apply to aid in the protection of the wheel and longevity of the clean look, that would be great.

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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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I can't help you on the polishing, but once you get them polished, protect them with Zoopseal.

http://zoopseal.com/

I plan on doing this with my ProStars when they're brand new.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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Off topic also but do you work in shalimar?
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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I surely do
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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in that climate i would sell the wheels and buy some chrome wheels. Much less work to keep clean
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Trust me, once i get to the point where i have the $, these polished wheels are coming off the car. But for right now, i have to make due with these. so i'm still open to suggestions...thx
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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try some mothers mag aluminum polish and that new power ball onthe end of a electric drill. I used one the other day to clean my foggy looking headlight lenses on my DD worked awsome!
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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Nice car I live across the street (behind mcdonalds) and I drive by it every day, its real nice
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Originally Posted by Synister_Motorsports
try some mothers mag aluminum polish and that new power ball onthe end of a electric drill. I used one the other day to clean my foggy looking headlight lenses on my DD worked awsome!
Absolutely, when ther are all cleaned up.. Use a clearcoat to protect them. Good luck
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by radz
Nice car I live across the street (behind mcdonalds) and I drive by it every day, its real nice

thx I appreciate it.
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