ezekielj007 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 The are the stock rims on my 96 and I don't know if they are machined or clear coat but they have a white haze covering all four. How can I get this out. Is there something I could pick up from Pepboys or Autozone? Also where is the best place to find a center cap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 They're not machined, can you post some pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Go to a local detailer and ask them what they can do if they are pitted or coated ni brake dust . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezekielj007 Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 Looks like they WERE coated. The outside lip stipp has the shinny coat on it but the face of the rim is starting to get light in color and there is no sign of coating. The rim is lighter than the center caps. Ther are also some spots with dark areas that looks like carbon build up. I'll try to post pics in the am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 More than likely the clear on the wheels has failed. You can get them looking better with some abrasive polish, but they'll have to be stripped and refinished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezekielj007 Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 More than likely the clear on the wheels has failed. You can get them looking better with some abrasive polish, but they'll have to be stripped and refinished. Well I just try to put a little crome polish on one of the badly stained rims to see if any black stuff would come off and it didn't. The polish stayed the same color whick leads me to believe it's polished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 The wheels are painted, metal polish won't react to them. In fact you don't want to use metal polish on them because you'll damage the paint. You could try some Meguiars Scratch X or something like that, but I'd just look for new wheels personally. Check out www.aaarims.com, they'll sell you refinished factory wheels and take yours on trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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