Hello

[Aslan]

Howdy, I`m new,



Anyways, I was just whondering if any of you have ever stripped off paint from a factory alluminum wheel and polished it out? I would love to try this (especially since I`m probably going to be getting a new set of welds). Any pointers? Should I use sandpaper starting at 200,400,1000,1500,2000? Or should I buy the kit from eastwood (or a similar company) which consists of polishing compounds in various grits?



Thanks, this is a great board here.



PS, the wheels are from a 97 S-10.

[Aslan]

Here`s the Eastwood kit. (http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=949&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=433&iSubCat=436&iProductID=949)

[tpgsr]

Welcome to autopia :wavey I have done it with a rusted wheel on a jeep, but we sandblasted it so i wouldn`t know where to start with sandpaper. Just be real careful :)

[Aslan]

Originally posted by tpgsr

Welcome to autopia :wavey I have done it with a rusted wheel on a jeep, but we sandblasted it so i wouldn`t know where to start with sandpaper. Just be real careful :)

Did you polish it out after words? I have access to a sandblaster, but I figured that would only pit it?

[shaf]

Welcome to Autopia Aslan. :welcome



May I humbly suggest trying to use the Search feature on this (if you have not already) and if that doesn`t help, repost this question here with a better title than just "Hello". :D I think you`ll find people more responsive if you use a more descriptive title such as "Polishing Previously Painted Wheels?" or something like that.



Sorry I can`t help you with that question, but good luck.