Aircanuck's Budget Restore

I wouldn’t bother with the clear coat. I’ve usually found that it doesn’t last and ends up getting damaged, letting in moisture which then leads to corrosion again. It’s a bit more effort to periodically polish again but the Belgom Alu I mentioned earlier leaves a wax coating to help protect.

 

Doubt it - I'm pretty sure autosol doesn't. Plus one on Belgom Alu - it's a good polish and the shine does seem to last much longer.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=belgom+alu&ref=nb_sb_noss

Superb work on the rim and the black certainly doesn't look bad in the images you posted. If the black paint is fairly sound just try wiping it down with ACF 50 - leaves it with a sheen and will protect too.

It is possible (but not easy) to get OOOOO (FIVE O) grade steel wool - generally "fine" is classed as OOOO (FOUR O) - which is made by Colron and used for furniture polishing. It does polish alloy well, but may leave fine swirl/scratch marks. If you want me to try to get and send some let me know. Can't guarantee it because it took me ages to find my last lot so I'm not sure if it's still sold, but I'll gladly look into it for you.

EDIT :- just checked and, for UK listeners, HOMEBASE list five O grade steel wool as stock :-

https://www.homebase.co.uk/colron-fine-steel-wool_p212045

Aircanuck - let me know if you want to try some.

 

If theh paint is sound - and it looks it from the images of the nicely polished wheel - then this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/ACF-50-Ant...m33f205fc61:g:EE4AAOSwswNbc-Ki&frcectupt=true

will add a little sheen and a LOT of protection. It is an oil so it would probably make the polished parts of the wheel look a little bit dull - especially when it picks up brake dust - but it does offer a shine and protection on the black paint. In fact, on anything if you're going to be leaving the bike for a period of time.

 

I agree, they look mega! Well done.

 

Buffing wheels on power tools will do 80%.....

 

WoW! What a transformation! Great job!

 

Really enjoyed scrolling this thread, thanks. I got here by a search on rusty discs as need to address mine (not too bad and mainly on the inside area of the cut outs where it makes more sense that any water might settle) . I'll be trying the wire wool at 0000 grade with a little WD40 to help it along (as was one of the popular suggestions). I will be doing it with the wheel and disc on the bike and just protect the rims etc with some rags, I might employ an old toothbrush or two too. Any tips, tricks or learnings from others welcomed.