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Old 08-02-2004, 09:32 AM
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don't listen to some of these pseudo jdm purists, they look nice.

be original, not everything that's shiny is rice.

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Old 08-02-2004, 09:34 AM
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wetsand with a fine grit
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Old 08-02-2004, 09:36 AM
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i think if you can fix em theyd look bad ***, like everyone else said get some rubbing compound.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turbotime &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wetsand with a fine grit</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old 08-02-2004, 09:43 AM
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Old 08-02-2004, 09:59 AM
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first pic looks good.
like everyone else is sayin use a higher grit sandpaper and some rubbin compound
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Old 08-02-2004, 10:50 AM
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danm the first pics look really nice, but then from closer looks sad!!!
yeah use a higher grit sandpaper and some rubbin compound
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Old 08-02-2004, 10:54 AM
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keep us updated with how it works out and what all u did to get them looking the way they do... pictures also please


Modified by Vtecin94dx at 2:42 PM 8/2/2004
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Old 08-02-2004, 11:35 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ImportRacr05 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would suggest some rubbing compound.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yup... get three levels... obviously start with the most course first. :-p
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Old 08-02-2004, 02:00 PM
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Ahh...not my style but rock out if you like them.
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Old 08-02-2004, 02:04 PM
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I have been searching for pics of polished si rims.. looks good, I want to see the final product without all of the little scratches..
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Old 08-02-2004, 02:30 PM
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Old 08-02-2004, 02:43 PM
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post up a rolling shot, i want to see how they look while spinning.
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Old 08-02-2004, 02:48 PM
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You'll have to start with a grit that will actually remove the scratches - 400 or lower number. Use the 400 and sand until you get it really smooth. Do a test buff with something like 3m marine aluminum restorer. If you see no scratches, move on to 600, then 800, then 1500. Then buff again with the 3m marine aluminum restorer. Then wetsand with the 1500 for more bling than you can shake a stick at - then buff with the 3m al resto again. Put on some mother's aluminum polish and you will be BLIND!

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http://www.thirdgen.org/newdes...shtml
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Old 08-02-2004, 03:05 PM
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Like the guy said above me. Thats about the way to go. I also recomend you trying a product called BLue Magic metal polish. I use it on my bike frame and it works wonders. Happy polishing.
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Old 08-02-2004, 03:11 PM
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What kind of car are these wheels going on? Post a pic if you have one...
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nice wheels!
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Old 08-02-2004, 03:26 PM
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looks like you polished with a bag of rocks.
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damn those look badass get some pics of them on a car
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