Two questions really.

1. Just to keep them looking shining, what stuff should I use

2. If I'm bored for a day and I want a MIRROR finish on them, what should I use and how.

I've done searches but they are all over the place with different answers.

 

Search the How-tos I made 1

Here is the Link!https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/polishing-101-how-42383/

 

I seen your thread, but it looks like a crazy amount of work for the stock rims.

Nice work though

 

Well Then you will Not get what you want, You want something Nice you have to work for it!

 

I guess its more of a fear of screwing up lol

But just regular polishing of the rims, what do you recommend?

 

ZOOPS Metal Polish & A Polishing wheel!

 

Awesome, thanks.

It won't hurt the clearcoat will it?
Oh and what should I clean the wheels with first?

 

just to let you know, the wheels have a clear coat on them, any change you want to make to the shininess of the wheel, you will need to remove the clearcoat first.. i would recommend just polishing up the clearcoat. should look like new again.

 

I bought my car a few days ago, I'm afraid the clearcoat is going to come off the rims with all the salt on the roads.

Will the dealership cover it?

 

My 17" SS wheels ARE like mirrors from the factory. Thats weird yours isn't. As for keeping them looking that way just wash em thats all I do.

 

Oh they are mirrors...when I clean them lol
Salt + Snow grime = messy rims

 

Ahhhh gottcha! Soap and water then.

 

yea just keep them clean. clearcoat shouldnt come off that easy. its pretty thick.