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Originally Posted by PropellerHead
Those look like machine tool marks.
When you sanded, what # paper did you use? Hand or machine sanding? Wet or dry?
When I refinished my Fuchs wheels I stripped the paint, then the anodizing (used Easy-Off Heavy Duty oven cleaner for localized removal) before sanding and polishing. I used a sodium hydroxide bath to remove the black anodizing from the center caps and it worked like a charm. I didn't mix up a large enough bath to do complete wheel faces, that's where the Easy-Off came in (same chemical in a spray can!). It leaves a nice even etched aluminum which is relatively easy to sand and polish.
I imagine the aftermarket Fuchs styled wheels are also protected with a clear anodized finish but I can't be certain. If it does indeed, you'll need to remove it via chemical or mechanical (sanding) means to get a good polished finish. It is difficult to remove mechanically as it is a very hard surface.
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I started off the same as my real fuchs. Wet sand with 800, 1000, and 1500. Then when I saw it wasn't really polishing, I hit it with the 3M light rust wheel on a drill. This was taking the stuff off (whatever it is), but it's going to take forever.
Maybe I should try the Easy-Off. How do you use it? Spray on and wipe off with what?