Does anyone know the correct way to polish rims? Im not quite sure on what types of sandpaper grid I need and other tools to properly get the job done right but i would like to attemt to do it myself and save money. I don't plan on doing to spoke's on the rims only the lip. Anyone have any great suggestions please let me know, thanks...

 

I would also like to know Ive been wanting to do that have the know how and skill just dont know what type of metal it is under the coating.

 

Do a search on "Polishing Rims" and you will find that there are quite a few links out there and/or info on how to do it. I did mine myself and put a post up in the DIY section back in February. Good luck!

 

Ok I will sure try it out, thanks and good luck to myself.

 

well the metal under the coating would be good old aluminum. I have polished rims on my bike that i did myself and i started with aircraft stripper (you can get it at Autozone, Walmart, etc.), 80 grit sandpaper, 220, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, and 2000. After the 2000 grit sandpaper i used white jewlers rouge with a dremel to really bring out the shine. Alot of people think my rear rim is chrome (front rim is kinda crappy as i rushed it). i'll post pics later if anyone would like.

 

yes pics please
and how long it take

 

i will post pics tomorrow if i can use my friend's digital camera (i dont have one). I takes ALONG time, so have fun....

 

i work at a rim shop & WE STRIP THE RIMS OF ALL PAINT THEN WE SAND & THE ONLY GRIT SAND PAPER WE USE IS 400 GRIT THEN BUFF THEM OUT THATS IT