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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 06:45 PM
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Got my new wheels on today. Now I'm trying to decide what to do with them. They're aluminum from a '99 SS. Anyone know how to polish them up and make them shine like chrome? Also considering plasti-dip. They're a little scuffed up, hard to tell from the pic. Looking for suggestions from you guys on what to do, open to anything to make them look good.

Regardless, thanks to Stumpmi for helping me out!
 
Old Feb 17, 2014 | 06:57 PM
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They shouldn't need polishing because they should have a clear coat on them, if that is ruined then you are just fighting a losing battle.

You can keep trying to keep them clean with Mother's Mag and Alum Polish, but they won't stay that way.
 
Old Feb 17, 2014 | 07:11 PM
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Here's a detail shot:

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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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Regardless, still beats the steelies

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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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Just an update. Decided to try polishing them. They're still kinda scuffed but looking better. Here's the before

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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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Brandon:
I cant remember the last time they looked that good!
Nice job!

I think they look a whole lot nicer on yours than mine!
Must be the color of your Monte!
 
Old Feb 24, 2014 | 06:47 PM
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They Look Nice ..
 
Old Feb 24, 2014 | 06:54 PM
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But i make steelies look good
 
Old Feb 25, 2014 | 02:24 AM
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When you cleaned them, they looked really good on your monte.
 
Old Feb 25, 2014 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bfenty
Just an update. Decided to try polishing them. They're still kinda scuffed but looking better. Here's the before



and the after:

What did you use on them specifically? I've got a set of diamond cut on my '03 SS and they need some help too.
 

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