mags polishing and remote starter
#1
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Hey guys,
I got two questions!
First, now that my RX-8 is on the rims for the winter, I'd like to get my original 18" mags polished to get them to have a "chrome" look.
How's that ? I mean : is it a good idea (I really don't know anything about mag polishing)...
Would it reduce their durability... or their resistance ? would it make them more subject to rust?
And also, how much could it cost ? (please let me know if the prices are in US$ or CAN$).
Something else now : I wanna get a remote starter (once again, of course, for my RX-8)
The dealer said that is was not "recommended"... he said that sometimes (especially when it gets pretty cold) the RX-8 could start a little after the first few seconds... you just hold the key a little longer... but a remote starter couldn't do that... and that's why he kinda told me it was really not a good idea...
But what about you guys ? I mean I live in Quebec (Canada) and it gets pretty cold here sometimes... I'm getting tired to wait beside or in my car until it warms up... any of you have a remote starter ? Did you have any problem ? Do you have any brand to recommend me ?
Thanks !!!
UgE
I got two questions!
First, now that my RX-8 is on the rims for the winter, I'd like to get my original 18" mags polished to get them to have a "chrome" look.
![Mdrmed](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/mdrmed.gif)
How's that ? I mean : is it a good idea (I really don't know anything about mag polishing)...
![Shocking](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/shocking.gif)
Would it reduce their durability... or their resistance ? would it make them more subject to rust?
![Uhh](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/uhh.gif)
And also, how much could it cost ? (please let me know if the prices are in US$ or CAN$).
Something else now : I wanna get a remote starter (once again, of course, for my RX-8)
![Freak Anim](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/Freak_anim.gif)
The dealer said that is was not "recommended"... he said that sometimes (especially when it gets pretty cold) the RX-8 could start a little after the first few seconds... you just hold the key a little longer... but a remote starter couldn't do that... and that's why he kinda told me it was really not a good idea...
![Wconfused](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/Wconfused.gif)
But what about you guys ? I mean I live in Quebec (Canada) and it gets pretty cold here sometimes... I'm getting tired to wait beside or in my car until it warms up... any of you have a remote starter ? Did you have any problem ? Do you have any brand to recommend me ?
![Weedpoke](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/weedpoke.gif)
Thanks !!!
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UgE
#2
Polishing removes the clear coat. Bare metal needs to be 'rubbed' regularly with metal polish to prevent spotting, ...... Any exposure to salt is a killer to the finish. I had my stock wheels polished on 2 other cars and loved the result (ran winters so the salt issue wasn't a factor, and I am a clean freak so they were always rubbed on). If you aren't a cleaning fanatic, I wouldn't do it (go for chrome if you want a shiny finish).
*It's been a few years, but I'd guess around $100 per wheel.
*It's been a few years, but I'd guess around $100 per wheel.
#4
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Ok so there is an alternative !
I mean : I don't know much about all that... in fact, basically I want a chrome look on my wheels... I thought polishing them would be the only way but could you explain me what you meant by :
[QUOTE=TCZ]go for chrome if you want a shiny finish[QUOTE]
Thanks !!
I mean : I don't know much about all that... in fact, basically I want a chrome look on my wheels... I thought polishing them would be the only way but could you explain me what you meant by :
[QUOTE=TCZ]go for chrome if you want a shiny finish[QUOTE]
Thanks !!
![Mdrmed](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/mdrmed.gif)
#5
Chroming is a different process (involves multi stages of dipping, ...). Much more expensive, but a bit easier to maintain. The finish is also a bit 'blue' in color; polishing looks almost like sterling silver.
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I installed an alarm last week but told the guy not to connect the remote start for the same reason. Some times it takes a little longer than 1-2 seconds of cranking to start her up so you could flood the engine and secondly being a manual you could risk starting up with a gear in.
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chroming adds weight, and i'm of the mindset that you don't want heavy wheels. negatively affects acceleration, braking, and handling. but that's just me ![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
also, these aren't mag wheels. mag is short for magnesium. there are a set of mazdaspeed mag wheels available. they are ~16lbs (7.3kg) each (as opposed to the ~25lbs (11.3kg) for the stock aluminum). they are also $1700us each.
i'd say if you want polished rims, do the pay to have them stripped/polished/sealed, or do the DIY that was posted above.
![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
also, these aren't mag wheels. mag is short for magnesium. there are a set of mazdaspeed mag wheels available. they are ~16lbs (7.3kg) each (as opposed to the ~25lbs (11.3kg) for the stock aluminum). they are also $1700us each.
i'd say if you want polished rims, do the pay to have them stripped/polished/sealed, or do the DIY that was posted above.
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