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Old May 8, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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Car: 1992 Carmaro RS
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dirty rims

Hey i have a set of 1992 Z-28 rims the 16in ones, and they seem faded and dull like they lost there shine. How do i bring back the shine?
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Old May 8, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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Car: 1992 RS
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Re: dirty rims

Sounds like clear coat yellowing/peeling. for "polishing" - it's hard tedious work, but you get great results.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Re: dirty rims

Short answer is to strip the clearcoat, polish, then repaint and reclear.
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