I was really hoping the new wheel would've been scratch free, then I would've hit them up to replace the other three. Since the wheels are clear coated, the only options I think we have are:

1. Strip the clear and buff out the scratches

2. After market wheels

3. Learn to live with it or ignore it.

Not sure what option I'll take yet, so by default I guess I'm using option 3 for now.

I'm leaning towards option 1, but haven't worked up the nerve to try it yet.

 

My 06 premium 2LT alloy wheels were also made in Taiwan

 

Yes, I sure am and was thinking about the 08 Cobalt SS wheel myself....we shall see.....

I hear you on that, after you do the job, then maybe I will

 

I do not know what they call SUPERALLOY, but these wheels are soft. I did some curb damage and started to buff it to make it less noticeable and I was surprised how quick the metal smoothed out. That is probably why there are scratches under the clear coat, I think you can scratch them with a cotton ball. It will be very interesting to see what a tire machine will do to them. Just my $.02.