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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 10:34 AM
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After about 2 hours!
Thinking about getting a clear coat on them after finishing them up.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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Very nice!!

If you stripped the factory coating, then definately get a sealer or clear coat on them (other wise they won't stay shiney for long).
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 12:09 PM
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They aren't factory rims they are cheaper aftermarket ones
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 12:23 PM
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Excellent improvement!! Nice work
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Thanks! Its a bitc* to do one but the results are pretty sweet!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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Turned out great!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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Looking pretty nice they really needed some of your TLC. You have any power tools with lambs wool or burnishing wheel attachments, it would really speed up your project for you.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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Looks good. If your doing it by hand i'll bet your fingers are killing you.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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Yes I have done one by hand and a half of one with the mothers powerball....it almost seems to take longer with the powerball but not as much work...
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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Doesn't matter if they're factory originals or aftermarket aluminum wheels. If there's no protective coating, they'll corrode on you.
 
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