- 1). Wash the wheels with soap and water using a cloth or wash mitten. Wipe each wheel with the cloth or wash mitten to remove dirt and grime.
- 2). Apply paint stripper to a cloth or rag. Wipe each wheel to remove any clear coating that is on the alloy wheels. The clear coat gives alloy wheels their shine.
- 3). Remove any flaking rust or corrosion, from each wheel, with the metal brush. Sand rusted and corroded areas on each wheel with 240 grit sandpaper.
- 4). Apply fill putty to areas on the wheels that are uneven. Sand the putty smooth after it has dried with the 400-grit sandpaper.
- 5). Apply the filler primer to the entire wheel and the wipe away any excess primer using a clean cloth or rag. Allow at least 4 hours for the primer to dry and then go over it once with the 400-grit sandpaper.
- 6). Apply a base coat of silver colored lacquer to the wheel. This will prevent any future corrosion on the wheels. Allow the lacquer to sit and dry overnight.
- 7). Apply one to two coats of clear lacquer to refinish each wheel.
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