Can I remove the wheel skin and polish the factory wheel

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pacofortacos

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yes, but it will be some work- both removing and polishing.
 

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Depends on what style OEM wheels. My 2017 had the alloys with the black plastic covers. Underneath them was an unfinished ugly aluminum wheel.

The black covers were held on by a double sided tape type stuff and they sort of clipped on at each spoke.
 

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This is mine, I just had them powder coated.
 

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Also the center cap hole changes and you have to get a aftermarket one. I can help you with the size if you do it.
 

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Thats what it looks like when the clad is off. Tons and tons of glue. I had about 8 hours of clean up without stopping. Its a lot of work.
 

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Anybody did it with 20x9" wheels like in picture? Very common in my area, can find few to try if it not looks crazy

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This is what that style looks like with the chrome removed:

rims.jpg

Personally I'd snadblast the chrome off and paint the plastic.
 

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Check out YouTube, for sure. It's a pain in the butt, and for me, is not worth it.
 
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