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Rufton · 05-23-2013, 12:40 AM

You can have them media blasted w/ glass beads at 30psi for a satin look.

I bought some quality duplicolor metallic rattle can paint at ollie's bargain outlet for $0.69. I would paint because easy and looks pretty good IMO.

Lot of work to sand out machine marks and polish. As mentioned start w/ about 360 grit and work up to 500 then 800 then 1200 then 2000. Start w/ cheap course polishing compound then cheap fine polishing compound then high dollar fine polishing compound.

Antifreeze dampened rag is good for temporarily restoring rubber luster.

05-23-2013, 12:40 AM	#7
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: cleaning aluminum wheels You can have them media blasted w/ glass beads at 30psi for a satin look. I bought some quality duplicolor metallic rattle can paint at ollie's bargain outlet for $0.69. I would paint because easy and looks pretty good IMO. Lot of work to sand out machine marks and polish. As mentioned start w/ about 360 grit and work up to 500 then 800 then 1200 then 2000. Start w/ cheap course polishing compound then cheap fine polishing compound then high dollar fine polishing compound. Antifreeze dampened rag is good for temporarily restoring rubber luster. Last edited by Rufton; 05-23-2013 at 12:50 AM.