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Cleaning up a set of wheels


Nick1234

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Okay so it turns out this is a pain in the ass. Averaged like 3-4 hours on just one wheel.

 

Ive done what previous people have, aircraft stripper, steel wool, mothers polish. But my hand is killing me and this is taking nearly forever. Anyone have any help hints or if i should be doing a different way? It did turn out rather well though. I really like these wheels and plan on putting them on a truck i just bought.

 

What do you think?

 

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When I refinished my crosslaces I had more hours in them then I expected and wanted to give up. I did redo the paint, but that was the quickest part. All my time was in sanding/polishing the lip and I dont see a better way thats relatively safe for the wheel to get a polished surface than stepping up your sanding then finishing off with a nice polish by hand.

 

It also looks like youre keeping the paint that was on there in place? Aircraft stipper will give you no choice in the matter. If you do want to take it off though, that or sandblasting is best.

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