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kameraguy
07-10-2004, 08:28 PM
When i went back to 17" rims, I bought the C32 set as they were exact replacements for the C36 monoblocks. However, I ASSumed they would have a polished lip like the monoblocks...NOT! They are painted silver.

I was wondering if the lips can be stripped of the paint and polished to a shiny sheen like the monoblocks. Is that possible for these rims?

Would Chris (the guy who did the rim service from AF 1) be able to do this?

I think they would look better with a polished lip. I'm suprised they didn't keep it that way for the C32 rims :(
nokia8860
07-10-2004, 09:03 PM
scotty did this to his. I think the write up is on his website.

i forgot the url though.
kameraguy
07-10-2004, 09:06 PM
Ah, IC. I remember that article. So his rim lips were painted from the factory? I thought he just re-polished the lip as it was dull.

I will use the search button :p
JRE320
07-10-2004, 09:48 PM
It's a pain in the ass to do it yourself. I would recommend that you let someone do it for you. ;)
kameraguy
07-10-2004, 10:09 PM
You know me Jun....if Autoplus can do this, i'm so there! I just want to make sure there will be shiny metal underneath that paint :confused: :p
714guy
07-11-2004, 07:44 AM
Originally posted by kameraguy
You know me Jun....if Autoplus can do this, i'm so there! I just want to make sure there will be shiny metal underneath that paint :confused: :p

If its metal then it can be Bling bling . :D :D
JRE320
07-11-2004, 09:19 AM
It will not be shinny as you expexted. It sure does need a good polishing to achieved that bling bling shine. ;)
mbsickness
07-11-2004, 10:11 AM
Does any one have a pic of these rims with the lip polished? I have a scuff on one of mine and it seems like this would be a good way to "fix" the problem.
kameraguy
07-11-2004, 01:15 PM
I haven't seen any pics yet of C32 rims with polished lips....so I hope to be the first (if it's economically feasible!).
mbsickness
07-11-2004, 09:10 PM
I can't imagine it costing too much as polishing a complete wheel is around $130. Should look good on the rear 8.5 rim....I have trouble visualizing the front 7.5 rim though as the lip is very small.
pnsji
07-12-2004, 12:28 PM
Just make sure they put clear coat on top of it so that you do not have to polish them again every 2 weeks.