How do you refurbish alloy wheels?
Alloy wheels look great when they are in perfect condition, but after years of use, they often become scratched, dull and dingy looking. Short of buying a new set of aluminum alloys, the next best thing is to refinish the wheels. You can refurbish a set of four in a weekend or so with the proper materials and know how. Remove the wheels from the car. If they are still mounted, have the tires removed by a tire shop. This step is optional, but removing the tires will result in a better-looking wheel. Scrub the wheel with wheel cleaner or with dish detergent and rinse thoroughly. Make sure there is no debris or dirt anywhere on the wheel. Use paint stripper to strip the existing paint and primer thoroughly from the wheel. This will not work if the wheels have been chromed. Fill in any shallow scratches or curb rashes with the spot putty. If there are deeper scratches, use Bondo. If there are any large gouges, these need to be filled in by welding. If this is a skill you do not have, find
