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Old 10-07-2008, 12:41 PM
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My corporate filter does not let me view the picture, but what you see oxidizing is probably the factory coating on the outside part of the wheel. My set had the same problem and I sanded the non-mesh part of the wheels down by wet sanding with 380 then 600 grit. I probably spent 2-3 hours per wheel and lots of beer. After the wet sanding I polished them by hand until they had a decent shine, almost a nickel finish, I did not want a fully reflective chrome look or I probably would have used buffing wheel.

The sanding also helped remove some curb rash and other small scratches.

You can also try using rubbing compound like you would on some old paint, then wax the wheels, it make come out decent.
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