Re: cleaning / polishing AL wheels?

[Jake Kooser <jake_k@ibm.net>]

I have a set of the "baja special" factory aluminuim rims that I've
polished using a kit from Eastwood.  It consists of the proper buffing
wheels, three types of buffing compound, and a mandrel that you put in
your drill.  It's pretty easy to use, and the results are very nice.
They also have a clear spray to put on things after polishing, but I
think clear anodizing might be a longer-lasting approach.  Their page
is  http://www.eastwoodco.com/index2.html   To start with, I might try
NAPA's Aluminuim brightener (nasty stuff though), rubber gloves and
steel wool.

Jake Kooser