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C5Guy 09-04-2008 04:51 PM

Y2K Polished Wheels
 
Hi, Has anyony ever noticed any imperfections in the clearcoat?

Like a fish eye? Can this be fixed?

Thanks!

Dave01 09-06-2008 02:31 PM

RE: Y2K Polished Wheels
 
...not easily, since polishing it out would also remove the protective clearcoat. My polished wheels are now over 7 years old and there are discolorations and other age-related blemishes that are inherent to these wheels. Still, they look pretty good from a distance, so I'm not ready to replace them.

Dave

C5Guy 09-06-2008 06:27 PM

RE: Y2K Polished Wheels
 
Thanks.

How about cases where the inner rim/barrel isn't polished as well as the face?


Dave01 09-07-2008 01:53 AM

RE: Y2K Polished Wheels
 
If you polish anything enough to go from dingy to chrome-like, it means you have removed the clear coat. Without the clear coat, you can expect to have to polish the wheels regularly (whenever you see any signs of corrosion). Of course, you should be able to have them polished and clearcoated, but that will be somewhat expensive and time-consuming.


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