[s-cars] Refinishing urS4 5-spoke 16x8's

[Jim Fleischer]

Hey all,

I've got several original urS4 5-spoke 16x8 rims I use for winter use.  These wheels are notorious for clearcoat peeling/cracking and then oxidation.  I'd really like to refinish them myself if at all possible to an average quality standard, as they are still winter wheels after all.  Most still have tires on them and would rather not dismount/remount.  My question is, how to remove the rest of the clearcoat, the oxidation, then what to repaint with?  Any BTDT?  Once again, don't need perfection, I just hate the broken up oxidized look in the winter.  Links to wheel refinishing articles welcome!  Thanks!

Best regards,

Jim Fleischer
'95 urS6 avant