Mount the wheel on a brake lathe and spin slowly. Sand
the wheel with a backing block or a pad. Hold the abrasive flat against the
surface of the wheel. Move slowly back and forth from the center to the outer
edge of the wheel in order to remove imperfections.
| Important: Do not use abrasives coarser than 80 grit.
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Slight Clear Coat Damage on Unpainted Wheels
Caution: Use of eye goggles is necessary to prevent personal injury.
- Remove the original clear coating.
1.1. | Apply a chemical stripper to the wheel surface and allow the chemical
to penetrate the coating. |
Remove the stripper following the manufacturer's recommendations.
1.2. | Rinse the wheel surface thoroughly with clean water. |
Caution: Do not use vehicle power to rotate the wheel while sanding to avoid
personal injury.
- Remove the surface oxidation. Sand the wheel with 240 grit (wet or dry)
while rotating the wheel on a slow spinning brake lathe, or by mounting it
on the vehicle and spinning the wheel by hand. This should restore the machined
appearance and promote adhesion.