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Old 01-06-2008, 07:48 PM
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Default 17" corvette rims

these are my rims, 3 years ago when they actually looked right... I used to be all about keeping my stuff clean, but for the last year or so I ignored it because of a busy schedule and lack of motivation to do it in my spare time, and I didn't realize how bad brake dust could mess things up if left alone

so I went to polish them finally and they're shiny again but covered in little dots that I can't get out... all over

does anyone know if there's something I can do to get them looking right again? or do I need to get them resurfaced? is that even worth it or will I be better off getting new rims?


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Old 01-07-2008, 06:32 AM
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can we get a closer pic?
 
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Old 01-07-2008, 05:14 PM
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Default RE: 17" corvette rims

I don't have anymore pics of the car right now, they're just chrome z06 rims though

I'll try to get a picture of what the rims look like now later this week
 
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Old 01-09-2008, 12:30 AM
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Default RE: 17" corvette rims

Nice wheels. Those dots are probably from brake dust mixing with condensation or water to form an acidic substance. Idk if this will work, but I saw this guy took off the finish on his chrome/polished (?) WS6 wheels and then polished the hell out of it. It turned out preatty good.

http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...d.php?t=521641
 
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Old 01-19-2008, 11:27 PM
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what did you try polishing them with?
 
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Old 01-30-2008, 10:31 PM
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if your ever looking to sell them let me know
 
 
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