ok i posted this earlier with no responses so i decided to make a thread about it.
I have a 1982 Camaro Berlinetta with both sets of stock wheels. These wheel sets are a silver set and a gold one. I have only 3 silver due to someone stealing one while it was at a shop. Anyways, i am obviously using the gold sets, my problem is that the gold is very dull. I have used Mothers Mag and Aluminum with a buffer wheel giving the bare aluminum a mirror shine, but the gold looks more like a copper or brass. I have considered a high gloss enamel spray to add shine but that wont make it look any bit like gold color wise. can anyone help? i included a link to a pic as well if that will help.

 

the wheels are painted. if the paint it faded, you have to stip it off and repaint the wheels.

 

I was hoping I would not have to do that haha, my family(many are classic car collectors) are saying that if I were to repaint them it would no longer be considered a classic collectors vehicle once you remove the paint from the wheels or replace the wheels with something modern. They would never let me forget it if I ruined the car in any way.

 

I don't understand this reasoning. it may not be a 100% 200 original miles tire car but if its something you plan to drive don't worry about it. Even the concourse cars cant go without repainting something or key word here "RESTORING" aka making a classic car closer or exactly as it were from the factory.

If the wheels are faded and look bad then its already to late. you bit the bullet to polish the lips that weren't like that from the factory so go ahead find the correct color finish/paint restore those wheels and enjoy.

 

thats just stupid reasoning, sorry. "restoring" a part or a car for that matter, does not have any negative effect in value of any car, unless its something like a 30+ year old survivor car in perfect original condition.

you will never be able to remove tha old paint without damaging the old paint. For that matter, the origional paint was probably shot or fading thats why they were painted in teh first place.

is you car extremely low mileage?, a really rare model with extremely limited production? my guess no. It will never be considered by most organizations to be a "collector" vehicle. Dont worry about paint the wheels. If anything, it will make the car mode desirable and "correct"

 

alright, thanks, I appreciate the help.

 

I have the same problem and I don't believe it is gold paint but rather and anodizing. Years ao and in another life i was around this product, but I don't have answers for giving the wheels a freshly done appearance. I have a set in need of it too. Lets wait for an answer that will get us on the right track.