polish stock 18's?? - RX8Club.com

Feb 5, 2009 | 10:53 AM

ryne33

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polish stock 18's??

Are the stock 18 inch wheels make out of aluminum so that they can be polished like my gsxr frame? Thanks, Ryne

Feb 5, 2009 | 10:54 AM

Razz1

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Yes, but why?

You buy Chrome ones.

Feb 5, 2009 | 11:00 AM

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Because polished aluminum is not the same look as chrome. I also prefer polished to chrome.

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Originally Posted by Razz1

Yes, but why?

You buy Chrome ones.

Feb 5, 2009 | 11:03 AM

dillsrotary

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yup its doable, couple people here in the past did it.

Feb 5, 2009 | 11:12 AM

Razz1

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Ok, then you have to clear coat the polished wheel.

I also like polished alumn.

Feb 5, 2009 | 11:14 AM

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Wow, I didn't know the Polish (PDM) cars had different rims.

Feb 5, 2009 | 11:31 AM

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