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Oct 12, 2025 | 09:32 PM

CousinCarl

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Getting them closer alike...

Bought the X wheels dirty for a decent price. Cleaned them up to find a few scratches and peeling clear coat. Any suggestions to bring them to their former glory?

Oct 12, 2025 | 10:00 PM

helifixer

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That excursion looks familiar!

Oct 12, 2025 | 10:12 PM

CousinCarl

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Your white pickup in the back too?

Oct 13, 2025 | 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CousinCarl

Getting them closer alike...

Bought the X wheels dirty for a decent price. Cleaned them up to find a few scratches and peeling clear coat. Any suggestions to bring them to their former glory?

You could try a polishing compound, but if the clear is peeling you will likely need to wet sand and clear coat them. I would recommend an automotive grade out of a HVLP/LVLP or 2K rattle can.

Or you could leave it because they look great in the pictures.