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Old 02-05-2009, 10:53 AM
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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
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Yes, but why?

You buy Chrome ones.
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Because polished aluminum is not the same look as chrome. I also prefer polished to chrome.

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Yes, but why?

You buy Chrome ones.
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yup its doable, couple people here in the past did it.
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Ok, then you have to clear coat the polished wheel.

I also like polished alumn.
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Wow, I didn't know the Polish (PDM) cars had different rims.
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https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-polish-your-factory-wheels-%2470-each-37805/
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