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Removal of Teflon from aluminum wheels

I recently bought some aluminum wheels. Afterwards I noticed that they are Teflon-coated. Does anyone know a way to remove the Teflon without harming the finish? I prefer to polish aluminum wheels. Thanks for your time.

Martin Lovan
truck driver - Willow Springs, Missouri, USA
2005

The only way to strip the teflon coating is burning it off. But take care because you'll need about 500�C to burn them off and you will damage the aluminiuim, it will becomes softer. You'd rader grind and poplish the weels without burn them off.

Jordi Pujol
- Sant Celoni, Barcelona, SPAIN
2005

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