Does anyone know a DIY method of refinishing wheels? Here are some pics of one of my wheels. All of the other wheels lips are like the dull part in these pics. Could I just polish all of the lips? What would I use?

 

That looks like surface rust to me.

You might be able to polish it out, but I think wetsanding is more in order to get that type of deposit off.

 

Try Mother's Mag & Aluminum polish. Works well for me with their Powerball.

http://www.mothers.com/02_products/05100-05101_b.html

http://www.mothers.com/02_products/05141.html

 

Use this stuff it beats all others hands down.

http://www.75chromeshop.com/index.ph...oducts_id=2702

Good Luck.

 

you guys dont think thats clearcoat coming off?

 

hmm does look like the clear coat to me.

 

Well, thanks for the suggestions guys. I think I will try wet sanding them, then giving
em a good polishing.

 

Second looks tells me that it could very well be the clear. Pics can be deceiving

 

Soooo....I shouldn't sand them?

 

First i would do some research into the finish on the wheel. Call manufacture

Before sanding/or compounding I would try the product that I mentioned

If there isn't a clear coat then the product I mentioned should take that out no problem.

 

Alright. If it is just a polisher though, it probally won't work. I can run my fingernail
across it and have it catch where the dull starts.

 

Always go from a mild to more aggressive approach, therefore start with mild polish and only progress with a cutting compound or wet sanding (in that order) if necessary. You'll be amazed at what simple mild polishing can often do.

 

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