I have some time....., to polish my 2.0 fuchs...but how??? Options

[jonferns]

ok, set aside some time tomorrow to polish my 2.0 fuchs, which many people have told me need it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (thanks all)

I used the search function, and couldnt find too much...so, what is the best way??? I dont want to remove the anodizing, so should I go with the "mothers" power ball, and metal polish, or the actual mothers wheel polish??? I want the non-anodized parts to be nice and chrome(y) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

thanks all in advance.... -JON

[914rrr]

I found a link that tells DIY'ers how to remove and re-anodize aluminum parts.

http://www.atmsite.org/contrib/Newman/anodize/

Looks like lye will remove it. Another site said to use caustic soda.

Sounds like some pretty nasty stuff to be messing with and the need for a big ass tank to put it in.

[jasons]

Looks like lye will remove it. Another site said to use caustic soda.

Or oven cleaner, which I think is basically lye.

I would send the wheels to Al Reed. Pretty tough to beat his work for the $ Unless you are a stubborn DIY'er.

[orthobiz]

Or oven cleaner, which I think is basically lye.

I would send the wheels to Al Reed. Pretty tough to beat his work for the $ Unless you are a stubborn DIY'er.

I also think you can get through some of the layer with the wheel etching compounds at your FLAPS. It's for nonanodized wheels. Try it on the back of a wheel first to see how (un)happy you are...

Also, search:

+refinishing +fuchs

on this site's engine. Brings up lots of good threads about individual experiences.

Paul