Refinishing machined aluminum wheels

[white trash wagon]

I am refinishing factory aluminum wheels. I stripped off the clear coat, and have Glisten PC, a clear catalyzed urethane by POR-15 .

But I'm not sure how to get the wheels bright prior to the clear coat. I've acid washed them, and used steel wool - that made them somewhat bright for 30minutes. I'm concerned a polish will cause problems paint adhesion.

Tips?

[Scott Mc]

Why didn't you just have a wheel company repop them for ya man?

[white trash wagon]

Why didn't you just have a wheel company repop them for ya man?

Because that's $400,and I can do it myself for $50.

I've done a set before, but I don't remember having trouble getting the aluminum shiny.

[CJ]

Polish them and then hit it with a degreaser/solvent to remove any polish. Then soap/water and shoot it. Quick and easy, I wouldn't worry.

[Scott Mc]

What wheel company do you use?

[white trash wagon]

The answer was simple - Scothbrite! I rubbed the wheels down with grey Scotchbrite & they are gleaming. Just wiped them down with APS-120 metal prep, and will spray on the Glisten PC first thing tomorrow morning.

[HECDOGGIE]

Id be interested in seeing pictures .

[white trash wagon]

Here is the finished product

[Z06killinsbf]

So shiney I'm blinded!! I can't see shit!!

[white trash wagon]

So shiney I'm blinded!! I can't see shit!!

I've tried all 4 links on photobucket, and direct download - none work. Posted pics 2 weeks ago & had no problems

[white trash wagon]

[white trash wagon]

[Scott Mc]

Looks nice man!

[white trash wagon]

Looks nice man!

$50 in materials & I have enough left over to do 4 more. These wheels are going on my Ranger soon. I also painted the grill body color - "Toreadore Red", and shot it with same clear coat.

[HECDOGGIE]

They turned out NICE !