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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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Man sorry to hear that.i once caught a car wash guy spraying degreaser on my after market wheels.they are just to lazy to bend over and wash them.then in time the clear coat goes.and if they are painted.they end up with discolorization.my SC is old the paint aint all glossy.and i dont have $5k wheels.but nobody washes my baby.
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by //LRD
Polishing !! F that take the wheels apart color match the center and chrome plate the lip..

And sorry to hear what had happen, it's a crying shame
I wish I could take them apart. These are 2 piece wheels that are welded together. I could chrome the whole thing though, then add some color matching but that would cost a lot. I'd rather buy more wheels than spend too much on these. I want some 5 spokes anyway.
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 07:57 AM
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That really sucks!! That's the reason y I rather have my car looking like ***** then let some a$$wipe clean my car.....I'm glad that wasn't me. Hope it turns out OK! GL.......
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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first what was the name of the mobile company so I can warn people and avoid him not that I let them touch my car and second I would tell the guy they couldn't be fixed anyway so he has to buy new once then you will have two sets of rims hehehe
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