Here's my factory aluminum wheels cleaned up...

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  1. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    spent over 4 hours scrubbing and polishing them after i got them. just now got around to addking some pictures. they look great and have a really nice shine to them.

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    mean_maverick, Mar 20, 2008
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    looks good.(y)
     
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    302mav76 Isaac Serna

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    Oh man...

    slot mags are awesome, aren't they??? Take care of them!
     
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    They look great!
     
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    Maverick73 Senior Member

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    They look great. Nice job.
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Way to go! Looking good! I have a set on my Comet. I just scored another set for my Maverick. Gotta love the factory mags....
     
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    backside is dirty:biglaugh::rofl2:
     
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    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    Very nice!
     
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    Dang nice job.
     
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    David nice job!!!!!11
     
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    nice, where you get em?
     
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    bought them from a local guy. I priced him a 302/tranny combo for $300 but i took the wheels and $200 cash and called it even :D I love 'em! Thanks for the support guys. as soon as i get a chance they're going on my 4dr
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    They look great mean (y) Now get started on the porcelin :rofl2:
     
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    I noticed the valve stem looks crooked. When you go to put them on, have the tire guys put new valve stems in. Be sure they put some tire bead lube on them as they pull them through. They should pull straight out and not use the edge of the wheel for leverage or prying. It aint that hard.
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    actually ill prolly be the one putting them on. i just go to the local Dodge dealership where i used to work and they let me use the tire changer (rim clamp :D) and balancer whenever i need it. great people (y)
     
    mean_maverick, Mar 21, 2008
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