I have sanded the rims down with a wire brush drill attachment, then painted mine with aluminum "flake" paint from Autozone. It's considered to be rim paint, yet mine don't look as good as yours. I'm wondering if the clear coat makes the real difference. Also, I'm wondering if after the sanding, one could simply apply clear coat to the raw aluminum to achieve maximum results.
Although I am primarily concerned with the engineering involved with these cars, I am admittedly a fan of the overall design and want to find ways to improve and restore appearance.
Perhaps this is best something explored in another thread? Or perhaps is it already covered if I search well enough. I have searched in the tires and rims section of this website and have found no definitive guide on rims restoration.
Disclaimer: I live in Memphis, so please no posts by anyone bashing Autozone. I support Autozone, and are not employed by them. I am only a Memphian who supports Autozone (as they are integral to the local economy) and has found them to be diverse and knowledgeable. I'm in this forum for MB's and advice.
