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Wheel’s that have some scratches (not gouges) in the aluminum are another matter. I would suggest you take these to a professional, but there is a way to do them yourself if you have a strong constitution.

Take 1500 grit sandpaper and wet it down with water. You are going to use the same technique as color sanding – only you are doing it on aluminum instead of paint. Keep the water nearby as you are going to dunk the sandpaper into the water frequently.

Using an even motion, sand the area that is scratched, plus some of the surrounding surface. There are special rubber pads that can be purchased at automotive paint stores, that work well with this technique, helping you sand evenly.

Make sure you do not press too hard, you do not want to create more scratches than you are trying to remove. Once the scratch on the wheel, feels as smooth as the surrounding area, take a wet 2000 grit sandpaper and sand the area you were working on. Use the same motion as you used with the 1500 grit sandpaper.

Make sure as you work with the sandpaper you keep wetting it down – the water reduces the friction of the sandpaper, allowing you to remove miniscule layers of material without scratching it. By refreshing the sandpaper with water – you are also cleansing away the tiny metal particles.

Once you are satisfied that you have removed as much of the scratch as you possibly can, polish out the wheels. As I said earlier, if you feel uncomfortable using this process, take your wheels to a professional.

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