ALUM. WHEEL REFINISHING ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE

VEHICLES AFFECTED: All Models Equipped with Aluminum Wheels ----------------------------------------

An alternative method of refinishing aluminum wheels is outlined below.

This procedure may be found more effective than the previously published procedure (Bulletin 85-3-118) for wheels that are pitted or have painted inserts.

1 - Remove wheel.

2 - Wash wheels with soap and water - blow dry.

3 - Remove and mark location of wheel weight.

4 - Sand entire surface gently with a small orbital sander and 220 paper to remove clearcoat and corrosion.

5 - Sand entire surface with orbital sander and 320 paper.

6 - Hand sand entire surface with Scotch-Brite Cleaning Pad (Part No. 07445) or equivalent.

7 - Buff with mechanical polisher using 3M-05955 heavy duty buffing compound or equivalent.

8 - Rewash with soap and water, paying attention to edges and creases. Blow dry.

9 - Wash with washing reducer.

10 - Prepare with RM #801 Metal Conditioner, Dupont M-3 Metal Conditioner or equivalent.

11 - Apply Dupont 222-S Adhesion Promoter, R & M 811 Adhesion Promoter or equivalent.

12 - Clearcoat with two part clearcoat system (ie DuPont Hi-Tech System or R & M 893 2K Enamel Clearcoat & R & M 894 Catalyst Hardener or equivalent).

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