Rapture Posted September 19, 2014 Report Posted September 19, 2014 Im machine polishing a set of rims. My question would be are stock rims coated with a clearcoat or are they plated with some kind of alloy? Reason i ask is i got the rotary on them and nothing really shined up for about 30 seconds the suddenly i broke through to fresh layer of ally. Maybe oxidization? Id there a easy way of removing this coating like a acid cleanser/dip or something? Quote
jriffe23 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Posted September 19, 2014 not sure but those will look sharp if you get them like that all the way around Quote
Starwriter Posted September 19, 2014 Report Posted September 19, 2014 They're anodized. Supposedly oven cleaner will remove it. I've never tried it though. I mentioned that to my local chrome shop and they said they have a whole tank of the ingredient in oven cleaner that does that. Quote
hoppedupandcutdown Posted September 19, 2014 Report Posted September 19, 2014 Has to be oven cleaner that contains sodium hydroxide. VERY caustic, only use outdoors with PLENTY of ventilation. Quote
hoppedupandcutdown Posted September 19, 2014 Report Posted September 19, 2014 Or just have them glass beaded or soda blasted. Quote
Rapture Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Posted September 19, 2014 Sweet. I just found some cleaner on the shelf for cleaning AC condenser units which has a big dose of sodium hydroxide. Sprayed some on and left for 15 mins and it bubbled up a treat taking it to the bare ally. Nice one! Will post a few pics when done. Quote
james berry Posted September 29, 2014 Report Posted September 29, 2014 Cant wait to see that finished Quote
vrx46 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Posted October 30, 2014 I thought it was anodizing. You can strip them of it and then polish em Quote
dave5.0 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Posted October 30, 2014 Sweet. I just found some cleaner on the shelf for cleaning AC condenser units which has a big dose of sodium hydroxide. Sprayed some on and left for 15 mins and it bubbled up a treat taking it to the bare ally. Nice one! Will post a few pics when done. What brand and type of coil cleaner? Quote
sheerider1026 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Posted October 30, 2014 What brand and type of coil cleaner? I know what u r up to. Lol. Quote
dave5.0 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Posted October 30, 2014 I know what u r up to. Lol. Cleaning wheels? Quote
Rapture Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Diversitech pro universal. Edited October 30, 2014 by Rapture Quote
boarder8135 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 oh I'm gonna give that a go on my gold rims, and see how that comes out Quote
Banshee Chad Posted November 30, 2014 Report Posted November 30, 2014 oh I'm gonna give that a go on my gold rims, and see how that comes out Do not. I'll trade u straight up if they are in good shape.. Love the gold wheels, think they'd look sick on my 06se Quote
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