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[1996pontiac]

How would i go by gettiing all the baked on brake dust off, with out f*&king up the wheel? also can i paint chrome oem wheels and what prep work will need to be done?

 

[Poil336]

some wheel cleaner and a little elbow grease always worked for me. people have painted the factory wheels, but i'm not sure if you would like how they turn out

 

[1996pontiac]

what do you mean how they would turn out? Would it be from the chrome finish or what?

 

[Poil336]

i guess it's really my opinion, but i don't really like painted stockers.
here's a thread with a few pictures in it:
http://www.grandprixforums.net/f60/i-need-see-picture-torque-star-10774-2.html
it links you to page 2, there are a few more on the first page
the 96 se, is the that first gen or second gen w-body?

 

[1996pontiac]

I dont have the money for new wheels. Mine was the 1st gen W-Body. Why do you ask about the gen?

 

[Bio248]

if they are polished then they are also clear coated. don't ruin them by painting them.

 

[1996pontiac]

I have 3 rims that r chramed and one that is brushed. I would like them all 2 match. What would you recomand, besides buying a new rim, and power coat Bio248?

 

[Bio248]

i would be the first one to try and find a matching rim to the other three. they are super hard to polish. my brother tried and gave up.

 

[1996pontiac]

ok. so im going to ask you the same ? i asked the other guy. How can i get rid of the backed on brake dust on my rims that look like rust?

 

[Bio248]

rubbing compound is about as good as youre going to get.