Polished Wheels and Rims

About Polished Wheels and Rims

Polished is bare aluminum brought up to a mirror by hand or machine, with no paint and often no clear coat. On a car the finish sets the whole look of the build, and polished carries differently on a white car than a black one, so look at the exact finish name on the car color you have before you order four.

Uncoated polished aluminum oxidizes as soon as it sits, so it needs metal polish every few weeks to stay bright and a sealant between polishes. Clear coated polished wheels trade some depth of shine for a wash and go routine. The site carries wheels from 14 to 30 inch across 41 bolt patterns, and the polished designs sit inside that range. Pick your car and the page keeps only the polished sets that clear its brakes and fenders, with the aggressive stance option if you want them flush.

Common questions

How often do polished wheels need polishing?

Uncoated, every three to six weeks if the car sees rain, and after every wash in winter. Clear coated polished wheels only need soap and water, but they cannot be polished again once the coat is on.

Can I clear coat polished wheels?

Yes, a wheel refinisher can clear coat a polished set. It keeps the shine without the maintenance, at the cost of a little of the mirror depth.

Do you check fitment on polished wheels?

Yes. Pick your year, make and model and the page filters to the polished wheels that clear your car's brakes and fenders, stock or aggressive.