Wheel cleaning help

[Christophski]

Hello everyone

I'm after the wheel pervs out there. I have a set of og Porsche cookie cutters in chrome for my other project. They aren't in to bad a state but I would like them better without the little pit marks on them. I hear u can use fine grade sand paper? What grade if it's true and I don't want to take the shine or laquer right off. Any other suggestions on what to use like a compound polish of any kind? Any suggestions or help greatly recieved

cheers
chris

[Ducky]

If the rims are actually pitted then this is most likely though and into the actual alloy itself, any form of sanding will remove the shine/dull the laquer I'm afraid. You could have them refurbed, it really depends how bad the pits are and if they're through to the alloy or not.

[DeanG]

Powder Coating

Powder coating is supposed to be the best i.e. longest lasting.

[K Simmonds]

You could try going over them with 1500 grit wet and dry, then Autosol metal polish, anything more abrasive is only going to cause damage. Try a small area with caution to see if it works.