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How do I refinish damaged aluminum wheels?

Can anyone explain the process of refinishing a spun aluminum wheel? I have a spun aluminum wheel damaged on the face and outer lip.

Thanks,

Rocco Pinero
Jobshop Employee - College Park, Maryland, USA
2004

I AM LOOKING TO REFINISH MY SONS BOYDBILLET STEPSIDE WHEELS THEY HAVE OXIDIZED AND CORRODIDED FROM THE WEATHER HE IS CURRENTLY AWAY IN THE NAVY AND WE WANT TO FIX UP HIS CAR SO WHEN HE GETS HOME THIS SUMMER IT IS READY FOR HIM TO DRIVE SO IF YOU COULD PLEASE TELL US WHAT IS THE BEST WAY AND WHAT TO USE TO DO SO IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

JEFFREY M. PERDUE
SHAMROCK MEC - THORNVILLE, OHIO USA
2005

Ed. note: The question of polishing aluminum wheels has become quite repetitive, to the point where the people who have the experience aren't re-answering it individually for each new reader. So please start with letter 8632, which should answer your questions. Good luck!

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I want to learn how to refinish aluminum rims polished or machined . Thank you for your help .

Neil Shaba
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
January 4, 2009