Refinishing Work Rims: Aluminum Oxidation

[repda916]

Lets start off with what we are working with:
Work VS SD-2s
Shipped and got in horrible condition.
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6105/62875075.jpg
http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/8436/middlesscoring2.jpg

I want to do a Brush Aluminum Finish so after doing some research i started taking the clear coat off. and wet sanded just to see what i could get them to look like.
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2668/wetsand3.jpg


Not what i was after.
Took them apart and went at them with some 100g sand paper Followed by a scotch brite pad.
http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/4678/fukittakeemapart.jpg


Getting there>
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7231/scotchbrite.jpg
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/1985/bamat.jpg
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2295/closeupvc.jpg

On the left: Sanded/scotch Brite Right: Clear removed and not sanded
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/7033/togetherw.jpg


NOW heres my question.
I have oxidation from what i think was the clear coat.
How do i get this off? im thinking of just soda blasting them all then hit with scotch brite.
Any ideas?
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/3394/oxidation.jpg

[ixfxi]

you're on the right track


i would've blasted these, possibly with low pressure glass bead or a gentle media that will sheen (non abrasive)

hope you have a good clearcoat solution

[repda916]

Eastwood Diamond Clear
Kbs Diamond Finish
or
SharkHide

More research i guess