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Old 04-19-2004, 03:48 PM
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I recently purchased my 2004 Ram1500 Hemi (Graphite) with the 20" rims. I can't seem to get the chrome to shine like the "homies" [>:] Does anyone know what I can use to really get these tings to sparkle?
 
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Old 04-19-2004, 04:07 PM
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My guess is that you have the aluminum version, as opposed to the chrome-clad version. If that's the case, polish and elbow grease, and even then, you won't come close to sparkling as much as chrome.
 
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If they are the polished aluminum rims, you can go to a body shop supply store or if you are lucky at a hardware store and find a drill attachment the looks like a fuzzy ball. It like a polishing wheel but shaped like a ball. I have used this with a cordless drill and chrome polish. Lot easier than elbow grease.
 
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In order to polish the aluminum rims you will have to strip them first as they have a clear coat on them.Unless you have a lot of time on your hands that you dont know what to do with I would not do it.Once you strip em you will have to polish them often and is a lot of work.
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Old 04-20-2004, 11:47 AM
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In order to polish the aluminum rims you will have to strip them first as they have a clear coat on them.Unless you have a lot of time on your hands that you dont know what to do with I would not do it.Once you strip em you will have to polish them often and is a lot of work.
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I've seen posts on this and other boards indicating the aluminum rims are not clearcoated. Perhaps the jury is still out.
 
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Old 04-23-2004, 01:20 AM
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Mine are without a doubt clear coated...I know cause it's peeling off of the right rear and looks like crap! Gotta figure out how to strip it all off now......
 
 



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