I have two of the wheels off the van and plan to do them two at a time. This poor beater van probably doesn`t have a lot of life left in it, but I have about a week to get it cleaned up before the title comes in the mail and I decide to keep it, sell it, or scrap it.
So there`s these wheels. I think they`re supposed to look like this:
I`ve read a little about aluminum wheels and all this is very confusing to me. From what I have read on the internet, I need to wash them thoroughly, sand with 200 grit, then 600 grit, then 1000 grit, then get some Hot Wheels polish and go to town.
Am I missing anything? Any other ideas to get the dry crusty nasty things to look like they`re supposed to?
I`m also seriously considering saying, forget it, and buy a set of `98 Grand Prix 5-spoke chrome wheels with good tires on them for $80. The only thing I`d worry about is if the tires are too big. 205/70R14 to 225/60R16 is pretty close according to the Miata Tire Size Calculator.
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