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my si rims are fading...help me

Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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one of my si rims is fading...looks like the clear coat is fogging up...doesnt have the shine anymore...how do i fix it? can a simple buff bring the shine back and get rid of the foggyness?
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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anybody have any ideas?
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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u gotta strip them and recoat them buddy... shouldnt be too expensive but it is kind of a hassle
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by thetunersource
u gotta strip them and recoat them buddy... shouldnt be too expensive but it is kind of a hassle
i couldnt find a DIY on it.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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you'll need some aircraft stripper... if its powdercoat it'll take you forever too strip it too where it can then be sandblasted.. if you were going to ask me i'd buy new rims.. and say fuck it.. instead of stripping/ sandblasting and then recoating them ...
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