picked up these wheels off craigslist for $200, they are american racing rims outlaw II's, 16x8, theyre a little dirty, i need to clean them up, anyone know the best way to get rid of the oxidation? just need to get some new rubber now.

 

yeah its called MOTHERS POLISH

 

You can use a fine polishing compound, just be ready to rub ALOT. Then use Mothers to protect the shine. You may also find that the "oxidation" is the clear coat peeling or pitting off(just like on my wheels )Nice set though, good luck with them.

 

i say you paint them black

 

use very fine steel wool and then get some never dull or carnuba wax and it will protect the shine

 

Do not use steel wool on polished aluminum! Use mothers mag wheel polish and lots of elbow grease. If it has clear coat, then there isnt much you can do

 

why not? ive done it before and didnt have any issues which mine didnt have clear coating on them

 

mothers powerball works wonders

 

ive used eagle one etching wheel cleaner with good results...if ya wanna reclear them, strip the clear off with aircraft stripper

 

thanks for the input, i cleaned them today with rubbing compound and wheel cleaner, they look pretty good, there are a few messed up spots, and a few spots that need some more rubbing, i was considering the powerball. ill put up pics once im finished cleaning them