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Questions on sanding/polishing wheels

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by BronsonA2150, Mar 20, 2019.

  1. Mar 20, 2019 #1
    BronsonA2150

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    I’d like to polish up my wheels this summer but had some questions. If you can see in the picture, I have some pretty deep rock chips. Can these be sanded out? If so what should I start with? Would starting with a scotch pad be best?
    Also what is the best thing to use sanding the inside of rims with a dish like this? The videos I’ve seen show guys just using an orbital sander, but I don’t see how you could get to the part the arrow is pointing to.
     

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  3. Mar 20, 2019 #2
    tnevin225

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    You might want to get them professionally done the first time around. It is kind of expensive but well worth the money. From then on thy are a lot easier to do yourself.
     
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    tnevin225

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    Where you located, maybe someone can give you a good shop in your area.
     
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    DieselDrivinDaddy

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    I use a flap wheel to get into tough areas, orbital sander on everything else. You would be surprised how well an orbital gets into some spots.

    If there’s a lot of chips and oxidation, start with 80-100 grit, then work your way up.

    Think I used 100 then 180, 320, 600 and 800 when I did mine last.

    Then polish with rouge on a cutting or buffing wheel.

    It sounds great to DIY, but it’s time consuming.
     
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