Stock Polished 17's?

[GeneralPatton]

I was thinking about polishing 2 of my spare 17" wheels to see how they turn out. My friend polished his Impala wheels and I like the look of them.

My 2 spare 17's are in pretty rough condition so I figured I would strip the paint and polish, then if I like them, I would do the rest of my wheels in the polished look.

Just wondering if anyone has pictures/done it? I have seen the Stock 18's done, but I can't seem to find any 17's.

[Raymond]

I was thinking about polishing 2 of my spare 17" wheels to see how they turn out. My friend polished his Impala wheels and I like the look of them.

My 2 spare 17's are in pretty rough condition so I figured I would strip the paint and polish, then if I like them, I would do the rest of my wheels in the polished look.

Just wondering if anyone has pictures/done it? I have seen the Stock 18's done, but I can't seem to find any 17's.

Here is a picture that I found a long time ago. I actually like it better than my polished 18s.

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/477/img1809h.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/img1809h.jpg/)

[kjhallex]

I replied to your other post on the "better forum" lol

[GeneralPatton]

Here is a picture that I found a long time ago. I actually like it better than my polished 18s.

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/477/img1809h.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/img1809h.jpg/)

Damn that's hot!

I think that just sold me. I got a lot of work ahead of me though. x_x

[ruski]

how do you polish them?

[GeneralPatton]

Put aircraft stripper on the wheels, let it sit for about 5 minutes, you'll see the paint bubbling and then you would simply wipe it clean with a rag.

If theres paint left over, repeat process in said areas.

Then sand if need be, from what I read, I guess these wheels need sanding.

And then polish :) Polishing takes a long time though.

[ruski]

LOL, aircraft stripper made me think of a special kind of flight attendant :)

[kjhallex]

Sanding is what takes forever! I have about 9 hours in each of my wheels.

[GreekGTO89]

damnnnn thats hot, i may be getting me some 18's polishing is definitely an option now

[Raymond]

how do you polish them?

This is the link that's in my signature:
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2784 95

Be prepared for alot of work! End results - sweet!

[jamestaylor]

polish them and never look back! pic in my sig

[REBinc]

+1 for polish. It won't chip like my chrome 17s in the salt.

[kjhallex]

polish them and never look back! pic in my sig

How long did it take you to polish them?

[Black Devil]

What about if you have polished and then clear coated lips like on my AZA's? I want to strip off the clear and repolish and leave them like that Seeing as I have the same issue that all AZA's have. Peeling paint.

[jamestaylor]

I had a local guy polish them on the side. He had them for a few days.