Wheel Clean

[K2AHollywood]

Ok so this isnt for my Cobra but I know there are a lot of wheel savy people in here. This is for my pick-up, its was a field rescue and restore. The truck had already been lifted and was sporting a nice set of mag wheels I really like - problem was they had rust all over them (spotted all over the rim)

After trying a lot of things to get the rust off I finally said eff it and took steel wool to them and, wow, they look great, did just the trick, no stratches like I was worried. However, now they have these spots all over them where the rust was, like everything is washed out, or like there are hard water spots.

I need to know if anyone has any ways to get rid of these. I already tried Mothers billet cream to no effect

 

[K2AHollywood]

Never-dull didnt take care of it either

 

[01yellercobra]

It sounds like the metal is etched. I think the only way to get rid of it is to sand them down. Are you looking for a brushed or polished finish?

 

[K2AHollywood]

You know I never thought of it. The rims are definitely chrome finished and I think they were high polished back in the day. I like the a brushed finish the best.

 

[01yellercobra]

Might be worth trying to strip the chrome off. Maybe it's just the chrome that's damaged. Then you can do whatever finish on the metal itself. I'd look into the clear powdercoat after you get the finish you want.

 

[K2AHollywood]

^yeah that was what I was afraid of. That's almost a little too much work for a simple puddle jumper/ beach vehicle.

 

[01yellercobra]

I'd keep the rims covered in mud then. No one will see the spots.

 

[K2AHollywood]

:lol: