Trying to expose aluminum on wheel so I can polish

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  1. exhausted379

    exhausted379 Road Train Member

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    Get in touch with @Tug Toy. He's a whiz at polishing, and I'm sure he can get you going in the right direction.
     
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  3. Tug Toy

    Tug Toy Road Train Member

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    I don’t know about all that but I got some in the shed to choose from… new, used and really used. I’ll even take that one in on trade… heck we can even mount it up for him…


    Weather that’s a dura black or what ever it’s junk and won’t match his other supposed polished wheels…


    Swing in by and we’ll hook er up!!! IMG_4318.jpeg IMG_4319.jpeg
     
  4. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    I wonder how much an aftermarket non Alcoa brand aluminum wheel cost’s nowadays. A few years back around $200 each. Only need 6.
     
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  5. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    Acid and bead blasting would be the easiest way to get them cleaned up
     
  6. Arctic_fox

    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    $392.92, for a 24.5 mounted on my trailer 5 weeks ago. Mau or may not have eaten a screwdriver
     
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  7. Tug Toy

    Tug Toy Road Train Member

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    Black Friday, less than $200 to my doorstep. Made in USA TRP brand. 22.5 hub pilots only IMG_5199.jpeg IMG_5198.jpeg seen they were on sale again last week for $269.
     
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  8. melvinomann

    melvinomann Bobtail Member

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    Yeah, if the aluminum wheel cleaner with acid don't work, just use it as a inside rim or a spare, and get another good used aluminum rim that is in better condition.
     
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