rims
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triton28
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Re: rims
I used paint stripper to remove the clear coat, then I started with wet 220 grit wet/dry and worked up to 1500 grit. Then I used autosol polish to get a mirror finish.
NOTE: It is not recommended to do this as the aluminium is left exposed to the elements, but there was so much accumulated corrosion that this was the only way to get the rims looking good again. It has been an inconvenience to maintain but I feel it is worth the effort.
Of course one could respray the clear coat but I found it gave a dull finish to the polished rims so I omitted it.
Dave
NOTE: It is not recommended to do this as the aluminium is left exposed to the elements, but there was so much accumulated corrosion that this was the only way to get the rims looking good again. It has been an inconvenience to maintain but I feel it is worth the effort.
Of course one could respray the clear coat but I found it gave a dull finish to the polished rims so I omitted it.
Dave
