Topic: 1980 Aluminum Wheel Distortion
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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
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

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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|
mail to:dukman@fast.net
Chris
|UPDATED|12/25/2002 12:14:33 AM|/UPDATED|
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 

Seems like a common question. I could use your recipe for hot wheels also. Thanks. 



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

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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