InfamousLS

Hey guys,

So Ive decided to remove the paint off my Axis Penta Rims for the LS430. Ive gone ahead and used Aircraft Remover to remove all the paint. My question comes down to finishing.

The wheels look to be painted after they were purchased. I removed all the black paint down to the lip and the lip seems to come polished from factory. The face on the other hand had a grey paint underneath which i am assuming is factory from Axis.

The lip (6") looks to be pre polished, as it is machine groved (Tinny ridges) and is shinny. The face on the other hand is now down to bare metal.

My next move is to sand the faces starting with a 600 grit and moving to a 3000 eventually.

Heres my question. Will i need to clear cost the rim and/or face... of can I just leave it as is after polishing. I am assuming this is aluminum aloy which wont rust? I only assume this due to there being paint chips in the rims in the past with no rust to the surface metal.

Thanks in advance for the help!

bagwell

it won't rust but aluminum is susceptible to corrode if not cared for.

InfamousLS

So most likely they are aluminum alloy?

VTsuckah

iTrader: (1)

If I were you, I would have them cleared after you refinish/polish them. Otherwise, they will require polishings and a lot of elbow grease regularly.