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Old 01-31-2015, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by poodleguy

here is a couple of shots of the wheels, I want to give the clear coat one wet sand yet. I used an orbital sander with 80, then 220 grit discs, then 400 sand paper. Then wet sanded 800, 1500, then 2000. Then polished with autosol metal polish. Then 5 coats of clear.
How did you machine the factory machine marks off the rims? Is it possible to do this process without doing so?
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Before and after......just removed clear coat.
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Originally Posted by cpeyton113
How did you machine the factory machine marks off the rims? Is it possible to do this process without doing so?
The only way to leave the factory machine marks is to use paint stripper then polish them with a metal polish and then re-clear coat them.
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Before and after......just removed clear coat.
That looks amazing, better than new.
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Originally Posted by CDIESEL
Thanks for the tips. Does this hold up well? I take my truck to the self wash once or twice a week in the winter here in Wisconsin. Just making sure this would be worth my while.
Sorry for the late reply. I just clean them up again after winter. However, you could clear coat them after the first cleaning, and you would probably not have to worry about it again.

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