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.



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.



Not what i was after.
Took them apart and went at them with some 100g sand paper Followed by a scotch brite pad.



Getting there>




On the left: Sanded/scotch Brite Right: Clear removed and not sanded



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?

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