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Nate
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Been sat here all evening polishing the rims of my new alloys. What do peoples use to keep them shiny when they're in use?


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Lacquer or wax are the 2 main options I think. How often do you feel like waxing....?


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Was told by a guy that repairs/sprays wheels that he used to put some wd40 on them, sounds reasonable I think


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constant polishing is the best, every time you do they will get shinier and shinier.
wd40 works but make sure you dont get it on your bakes!


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