Wheel restoration question

[Blk97GT]

I have some 95 cobra R replicas on my car and the DD lip on my rear wheels is staring to show signs of fading. The wheels are siver with a polished lip, what can i use on the DD lip to help bring back the shine? Are these polished lips clear coated? Do I need to have them sanded down and re cleared or can I save them myself? They are not bad yet, I wanna stop it before it becomes noticable

 

[Dalamar]

you'll have to determine if they're painted or polished.

if polished, I highly recommend Metal RX from Justin at Obsessive Detail.
if painted, cut and polish and seal it up with a good wax.

 

[Blk97GT]

you'll have to determine if they're painted or polished.

if polished, I highly recommend Metal RX from Justin at Obsessive Detail.
if painted, cut and polish and seal it up with a good wax.

Sorry man but what is cut and polish? How do I tell if they are painted or polished? They dont look painted, at least the lip dont.

 

[Dalamar]

the lip probably isn't painted. you'll just have to feel it and see.
Metal RX is nice and easy to apply by hand.

cut and polish means using a cutting compound prior to the waxing, to restore dull clear coat and make it shine.