polishing rims?

[SandmicaMP3]

ok quick question, i like the look of my rims, but i would like them polished. my question is what is involved in polishing a rim when you have it done? is it just sanded to bare metal? or do they dip it in something like when you have parts chromed?
thanks in advance
these are the rims racing hart CR evo knock offs how do you think they would look polished with the whole car sand mica?
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_75_full.jpg

[SandmicaMP3]

ok quick question, i like the look of my rims, but i would like them polished. my question is what is involved in polishing a rim when you have it done? is it just sanded to bare metal? or do they dip it in something like when you have parts chromed?
thanks in advance
these are the rims racing hart CR evo knock offs how do you think they would look polished with the whole car sand mica?
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_75_full.jpg

[greendragon]

Huge pic ,but i like the colour combo ,

[greendragon]

Huge pic ,but i like the colour combo ,

[SandmicaMP3]

haha i resized it lol thanks for the comment

[SandmicaMP3]

haha i resized it lol thanks for the comment

[BRIAN MP5T]

It is a MAJOR UNDERTAKING.

[BRIAN MP5T]

It is a MAJOR UNDERTAKING.

[SandmicaMP3]

so it would be better to just buy the chrome version of the wheel? i'm planning on getting different wheels in the summer anyway i just have grown fond of how this wheel looks with the car but i'd like it polished.
hmm maybe i'lll just do that.

[SandmicaMP3]

so it would be better to just buy the chrome version of the wheel? i'm planning on getting different wheels in the summer anyway i just have grown fond of how this wheel looks with the car but i'd like it polished.
hmm maybe i'lll just do that.

[BRIAN MP5T]

so it would be better to just buy the chrome version of the wheel?

Hell yes, Aluminium takes constant TLC.

[BRIAN MP5T]

so it would be better to just buy the chrome version of the wheel?

Hell yes, Aluminium takes constant TLC.

[SandmicaMP3]

sweet i belive thats what i'll do gotta go price them now hopefully they wont cost anymore than the version i have on there lol

[SandmicaMP3]

sweet i belive thats what i'll do gotta go price them now hopefully they wont cost anymore than the version i have on there lol

[BRIAN MP5T]

It will be better in the long run.

[BRIAN MP5T]

It will be better in the long run.

[SandmicaMP3]

man i'm loving all of these i'm thinking i may get Advan Rgs now tho
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8031347227&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8031347376&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8031892586&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT#ebay photohosting

[SandmicaMP3]

man i'm loving all of these i'm thinking i may get Advan Rgs now tho
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8031347227&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8031347376&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8031892586&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT#ebay photohosting

[BRIAN MP5T]

The 15" ADVAN should be a light wheel.

[BRIAN MP5T]

The 15" ADVAN should be a light wheel.

[SandmicaMP3]

oh yes i love how simple and clean it looks too:D i'm prob gonna use my rims i have now as winter rims and then use whatever i get as spring/summer

[SandmicaMP3]

oh yes i love how simple and clean it looks too:D i'm prob gonna use my rims i have now as winter rims and then use whatever i get as spring/summer

[2Shiny]

Are you talking about making your black wheels appear as chrome or have a similar look? If that's the case, you should just buy new wheels that have the look you want.

To polish off oxidation/stains/swirls in wheels, it depends on the type of wheel you have. Chrome wheels are very difficult to remove any scratches from. But you'd use a chrome polish for the task. Most wheels today are clearcoated, and you would use a paint polish just like you'd use on the vehicle's clearcoat. But you must be sure to break down the abrasives in the polish completely. Otherwise they may leave light scratches behind when you wipe the polish residue off. That's the problem with hand polishing on any surface. It takes a long time to break down the adhesives completely, which is typically signalled by the polish turning transparent.

[2Shiny]

Are you talking about making your black wheels appear as chrome or have a similar look? If that's the case, you should just buy new wheels that have the look you want.

To polish off oxidation/stains/swirls in wheels, it depends on the type of wheel you have. Chrome wheels are very difficult to remove any scratches from. But you'd use a chrome polish for the task. Most wheels today are clearcoated, and you would use a paint polish just like you'd use on the vehicle's clearcoat. But you must be sure to break down the abrasives in the polish completely. Otherwise they may leave light scratches behind when you wipe the polish residue off. That's the problem with hand polishing on any surface. It takes a long time to break down the adhesives completely, which is typically signalled by the polish turning transparent.

[SandmicaMP3]

^yeah i just wanted them to look chrome. so i'll have to buy a set that has that finish already.
thanks tho

[SandmicaMP3]

^yeah i just wanted them to look chrome. so i'll have to buy a set that has that finish already.
thanks tho

[2k3 PrO RiDa]

Im loving those wedsports. I think think the advans would look a bit out of place with that blue going around them...(yellow headlight overlays, sand mica car, carbon fiber)