How can I restore my factory wheels for less then the cost of new aftermarket rims?

 

The best way is probably to get them glass-beaded, I believe it's around 100 bucks per wheel.

I refinished my factory wheels by stripping the clearcoat and polishing with different grades of steel wool. Finished them off with Mothers aluminum polish. Looked real nice. I wouldn't really recommend this method, it takes a long long time. I'm sure there are better tools you could use to speed up the job.

 

this guy has instructions on how to refinish your stock wheels http://rotaryactive.tripod.com/Artic...efinishing.htm