I have a set of factory polished 17" wheels (winter tires) on my "07 LT2 that will be coming off in the Spring when I put on a set of 18" Sky wheels, with new summer tires. I want to take the opportunity then to somehow restore my 17" wheels. They have the high polish, chrome-like look but are deteriorated in several areas. Wheel shops seem to want more than a new set of aftermarket wheels to restore them. Any thoughts? I am not opposed to elbow grease but knowledge of the methodology is what I lack. Thanks!.

 

 

Sorry about the 2LT,/LT 2 thing, must have had a short bout of dyslexia. At my age, you can never tell.

Obviously, I figured on removing the tires .and valves, caps, etc. Just wondered whether a set of those flapper wheel sanding "bits" would work- starting relatively coarse and proceeding finer and finer. I'm leaning toward an Eastwood painted final finish; I m more if a fan of the matte look anyway. We shall see; I' have the whole summer to do the job.

Thanks.

 

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The attempt would be to remove as little amount of metal as possible... I think those flap wheels are too aggressive.

 

 

This is true, but the factory 17" wheels are a better made wheel than the majority of aftermarket wheels... It's worth having them redone professionally if affordable AND they do it right.

What I don't like about them is how much they weigh, I prefer 16" mags myself.

 

The factory polished 17"s are Forged rims. Lower priced aftermarket are only gonna be gravity cast rims. Just sayin..

 

are you sure about being forged???