Started Polishing my Stock Rims

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Jan 14, 2003 | 09:13 AM

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RED 92

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Originally posted by 2Cool
I just broke down and ordered some chrome '01-02 rims, thats my idea of putting effort into bling...

What kind of deal did ya get ?? are you keeping your stock rims..

Jan 14, 2003 | 09:17 AM

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RED 92

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Originally posted by TampaBlack99
The process I used to strip the wheels is:

1 Stripped off paint
2 used air sanded to grind of all high spots
3 used greaseless compound on a buff (80 grit, 220 grit and 320 grit)
4 Wet sanded flat surfaces with 400 grit to 1500 grit
5 Tripoli on a buff
6 mothers on a loose buff

I would be a little nervous starting that process on new 02 wheels...plus I got tired reading by step 4... LOL Make sure you post a pic of the finished product

Thanks 2cool

Jan 14, 2003 | 09:17 AM

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2Cool

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RED 92

Got em off of Ebay for $995 for 4 - 18" ones. Staying stock size as I want to keep my drag radials on the back, and the stock rims are migrating to the wife's Expy.