JBlack151 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Any advice on what would work best on the SS wheels that have the clear coating on them. Would the Revive Polish be a good option to bring them back to how they were off the factory line, or better? Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Since they are clear coated, treat them exactly like you would paint. Revive would be a quick fix by hand, but if they are really beat, some 4" focus pads with SHR and FMP would do the trick. Or you could really bite the bullet and strip the clear off and polish those bad boys! Once you get them stripped, you can use the Metal Polish #1 and #2 combo and really make them shine. The cavet with bare aluminum is that you have to seal them and maintain them since they won't have any clear coat to protect them. That's where either Machine Super Sealant or the Spray Sealant would come into play. Once you get them sealed, a coat or two of Americana will make them look like chrome. I wouldn't know anything about stripping/polishing TBSS wheels though, it's not like I'm in the middle of doing a set of them or anything..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 They are in pretty good condition still, but I know there is a little more shine in them. I thought about stripping the clear off, but I'm eventually going to put some Factory Reproduction gloss black wheels on so I plan to keep the stockers for the winters. I'll go with the Revive and see what results I get. Thanks everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 What nick said Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Nick said what I was gonna say....so.....that makes 4 TBSS people in this thread... Who will be #5?!?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Xtreme07ss Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Nick has you covered. I'm TBSS owner #5 and I support this message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 #5.5 (half point for being a former TBSS owner) Set your expectations reasonably, the factory finish on GM wheels isn't exactly perfect to begin with. You're never going to get a really nice shine out of them... the clear is sprayed over the wheels in less than perfect condition, essentially sealing in the lack of shine and any imperfections. Mine were really dull on the inside of most of the spokes for example, but since the issue is below the clear theres nothing you can do to address it short of stripping the wheels or repainting. As the others pointed out, just use the same stuff you'd use on the rest of the truck - start by cleaning then claying... once they're decontaminated polish to remove imperfections, then seal to protect. IMHO you don't need to go to the repros... have your factory wheels shot black. Thats what I did with my stock 20's... the wheels look much bigger in black than they do in the stock color, also costs much less. I paid $550 total to have all 4 shot with GM factory Onyx black with a bunch of clear... I saved some money by sanding them down myself before taking them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 If only there was someone having some wheels shot just like that right now.... if only.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I did 4 hours of stripping and polishing yesterday. All are stripped and 3/4 have been hit with #0000 steel wool and MP #1, then MP #1 with a MF app. Hoping to hit them all with MP #2 tonight, followed by BG and Americana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Ok maybe not Just like that....but close...and to the 07 Color Code! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Ok maybe not Just like that....but close...and to the 07 Color Code! 07s are the fastest...and best looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFOS Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 :party:That they are Nick, #6 owner...where is my prize? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 07s are the fastest...and best looking. DANG RIGHT they are! Holla! How's everyone's Rancho shocks treating them? don't miss mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Wow, Dylan I thought you had some FR's on yours. I'd consider having my stocks painted however with the harsh winters here in CT I would prefer to have a winter set which would be the stocks. Although I only drive my SS to/from the train station totaling about 6 miles a week on it so they really don't get put into bad weather that much. Who knows, I may just go get estimates in my area for having mine painted. Thanks for all the great advice from all you TBSS and non TBSS owners. I love this site! Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Wow, Dylan I thought you had some FR's on yours. Nope. TBSS had painted stockers, the Avy has a set of FR 22's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Really, with all the TBSS owners on this site a picture is needed?!?! Well here is a stock photo of one of the wheels. I meant in the present condition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 TBSS owner #7, I also hit them with with Brilliant Glaze on top of the Quick Sealant. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Did the SS up this weekend and threw some BG followed by some QS and they came out amazing! Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Any advice on what would work best on the SS wheels that have the clear coating on them. Would the Revive Polish be a good option to bring them back to how they were off the factory line, or better?
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