gsi lightwieght????

[45`sideways]

i bought my gsi with only two original lightwieght wheels on it there are looking a little rough, i have bought another four for the car but they appear to be painted.

did the lightwieghts come painted or just polished aluminium? 

i prefer the polished aluminium look and would like to do it to the lot so:- how should i strip the paint from the four i've bought? and how do i polish up what i have left?

any help appriciated

[doz]

If your talking about early GSI wheels then they were polished and laquered which is why they yellow slightly with age

[45`sideways]

i think they are the earllier ones they are sort of like a five spoke
 

[Scatmancraig]

i think they are the earllier ones they are sort of like a five spoke
 

They are lacquered, just remove the lacquer & polish the wheels!

I have several of these wheels also (12 at the last count!).

[45`sideways]

what should i use to strip the laquer?

not sure how chemicals would react with aluminum is my problem

polish the aluminum up with something like G3 and a buffer? not big into metal polishing if it isn't that obvious

[Scatmancraig]

what should i use to strip the laquer?

not sure how chemicals would react with aluminum is my problem

polish the aluminum up with something like G3 and a buffer? not big into metal polishing if it isn't that obvious

I haven't a clue!  I know a couple of people on here have done the same thing, i'm sure they will be along to answer the question!

[Pedro]

You can use stuff like Nitromors on aluminium, I don't think it'll hurt it as you need to wash it off when it's done it's job.

Easy to polish with accessories for your power drill, plus a bit if Elbow Grease!