How can I shine my GTA wheels?
07-04-2003, 04:54 PM
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How can I shine my GTA wheels?
The wheels on my 88 GTA have been looking kind of dull lately. I wash them regularly and I've tried some aluminum polish, but they still look dull. Not shiny like they could be. What can I do to get them nice and shiny again? Steel wool? Any ideas are apprciated! Thanks! Matt
07-04-2003, 06:16 PM
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Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: 3.1 V6
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I'm not sure if the lip on GTA wheels is clearcoated or not, but try Eagle One Nevr-Dull. That stuff is great for polishing metal.
07-04-2003, 07:40 PM
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the gta rims are clear coated. is it just clear coat that is dull or is the clear starting to lift and the aluminum is oxidizing under it?
i stripped my clear off and polished them
i stripped my clear off and polished them
07-05-2003, 01:31 PM
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I think maybe the clearcoat is coming off in a few spots and it's starting to oxidize. Then in other spots, I think maybe the clearcoat is just kind of dull. How can I fix either one? Matt
07-05-2003, 02:28 PM
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I think most people would agree with this. Strip off the clear coat, and go through the tech artical on polishing a wheel.
https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/t...iowheels.shtml
https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/t...iowheels.shtml
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