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is it possible to polish Enkei RPf1

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Old May 20, 2011 | 02:57 AM
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I heard some say yes and some say NO.. i have black rpf1's i wanted them to be full polished, is it possible? thank
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Old May 22, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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I would assume yes because there are just aluminum, my brother has polished aluminum Boyds on his Dodge... I just think the way you go about polishing them is what really matters, you don't want to take off much if any material and sacrifice the structural integrity. I have seen people custom polish Rotas a ton of times and they always came out fine.

I would do a google search in your area, and contact a local shop who is familiar with wheel refinishing, and see what they think.

IMO polished aluminum is a pain... gets dirty so fast, and needs constant attention to stay perfect looking. If you want some bling maybe look into some custom chrome work in a darker finish, would look similar to the SBC finish that was a limited run on the RPF1, those look good. Chrome you can just wipe down with a rag and some windex and be done with it.
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Old May 23, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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Check this thread...guy got a nickel finish...looks similar to SBC

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/843...#entry20169271
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Old May 24, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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the answer is yes - but you should either be prepared to use soft water to clean them and lots of polish or clear coat them and they will be dull - nickel chrome is a better options mine were a pita

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Old May 27, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by clarkster009
Check this thread...guy got a nickel finish...looks similar to SBC

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/843...#entry20169271
that nickel finish looks nice
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Old May 28, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Wow, actually it does.
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