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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Got bored and cleaned the rims........

A post gave me an idea i need to clean my rims...so I did.
What do ya think?
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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Looks good man ! How did you do them ?? I just did mine too ! I used some 240 grit paper and took them down to the raw aluminum and then polished them up but they dont look as good as that !!! Nice job !
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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Thanks...I did the same really. Just sanded up thru the grits to about 2000 or so. Then buffed them with different types of compounds

Follow the sticky up top thats the best way. IM gonna polish them with some dedicated wheels and compounds some day.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:12 AM
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I have GTA-style wheels with gold paint on them. Can I use the same process, or will the paint come right off?
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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That does look good, nice and clean.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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Thanks....You should be able to polish the lip no problem.Try buffing the paint out first.
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