bike rim resurfacing

Step 7 After removing all anodization...

Wipe the rim surface down with a clean, dry, disposable cloth to remove the excess dust, and then go for a ride, favoring the brake you just refinished for stopping to reseat the pads. This method can be repeated for when rims get glazed, but the advantage of this is that it gives a 400-grit sandpaper finish every time, without wasting sandpaper....

Now your aluminum bike rims will have much better braking power, even in the wet. This method has been tried-and-trued through just about all conditions, even completely submerged, so I suggest any with halfway-qaulity bikes to try this on their rims...

Just be sure to test braking power moderately at first, especially on the front, as this is what it is recommended for. This method is most ideal just before using the olegendary "Scott-Matthauser" brake pads, which you will find in orange...Following that, you will have bike brakes suitable for stopping a 3000lb car....

The finish you see is what you want to aim for...