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Old Oct 21, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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From: w. boylston mass
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polished aluminum

what is everyone using to protect it ? no clear coat

i have my gta wheels and i find myself polishing them every week to keep up with them and then 2 days later they look like crap again... i tried using some meguiars nxt on them and it didnt seem to do anything, they get really bad when it rains out... any help would be appreciated, as i am getting frustrated with them lol
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Old Oct 21, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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welp , your getting what happens when you drive with polished rims in the rain , they look crappy . Ive driven the ta with e boyds in the rain twice and they look like crap after and have to be polished, either dont drive in the rain , accept the fact they they will look like crap if you drive in the rain , or get some zoop seal for them . Also you could polish them up and put carnuba wax on them to make them a little easier to clean .
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Old Oct 21, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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From: Paxton, MA
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Meguiars spray detailer with a microfiber towel after it rains.

I polish mine every couple weeks or so with Mothers Billet polish. and they still look brand new.
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Old Oct 21, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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I also heard Zoop seal does a good job at sealing up polished parts.http://www.zoops.com/zoopseal.asp
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Old Oct 21, 2005 | 11:12 PM
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Yup ... regular car wax on top ... let it dry and buff it by hand of with a buffer ... kinda like spitshining your boots *lol* looks great
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