Wheel corrosion
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Asked by Austin May 21, 2017 at 01:49 PM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

How do I remove corrosion on aluminum wheels without
media blasting them so I can paint them black?

1 Answer

F_O_R answered 6 years ago

Fine sand paper. Don't use wheel polishing compound as the wheels will be too slick for the paint to stick. If you want a really nice job have them powder coated.

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