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1980 Aluminum Wheel Distortion

Posted: 12/24/02 8:14pm Message 1 of 6
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Vette(s): 1980 L82, Auto - Black Beauty
Holiday Cheer and Greetings to All.....

My '80 has wheels that have an "unpolished" look. Almost like very fine scratches like something steel wool may cause. I haven't tried anything beyond soap and water yet. I'd love a little direction from anyone with an idea. I really enjoy this forum and hope I'm able to contribute more to it in the near future. Thanks in advance.........Andrew |saluteflag|


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1980 Aluminum Wheel Distortion

Posted: 12/25/02 12:14am Message 2 of 6
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Andrew, welcome to the C3VR. I put a set of 1982 alloys on my CE and they were as you described yours as looking. If you need advice on how to make them look like chrome, shoot me an email. It would take too long to post it here. Mine look like chrome now, and I get compliments everywhere I show the car.
mail to:dukman@fast.net
Chris

|UPDATED|12/25/2002 12:14:33 AM|/UPDATED|



1980 Aluminum Wheel Distortion

Posted: 12/26/02 10:39pm Message 3 of 6
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Hello Chris !
could you send me your info to polish my mag's on my e-mail
tank you for your time
I am doing my mag and also the vacuum systeme.
Normand
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1980 Aluminum Wheel Distortion

Posted: 12/30/02 10:10pm Message 4 of 6
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Vette(s): 1981 Charcoal Grey
Chris: I am in the process of polishing my alloys as well....81 versions that were clear coated in the factory, but look like hell now.....after I strip teh clear coat off, I need to do something to bring them back to where they should look.....so would appreciate a copy of your note to the others, thanks a ton.......greydbj |thumb|


1980 Aluminum Wheel Distortion

Posted: 1/1/03 7:46pm Message 5 of 6
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Vette(s): 1980 L82 Dark Metallic Green Coupe, Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, GM ZZ383....nice....
Seems like a common question. I could use your recipe for hot wheels also. Thanks. |thumb|


 
1980 L82 (5069 made), Dark Green Metalic (844 made)
Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, Sporting a ZZ383......... 

1980 Aluminum Wheel Distortion

Posted: 1/4/03 1:06am Message 6 of 6
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Hi guys. Sorry, I've been away from the forum for a while. For those of you that asked for my "secret", I will send out an email to all of you along with pics. Maybe I will put something in the "Tips & Tricks"section? |headscratch|
For those of you that asked, you have mail. Let me know if it dodn't come through
Chris

|UPDATED|1/4/2003 1:06:29 AM|/UPDATED|



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