Wheel sanding question

[Serstylz2]

If I wanted to strip primer and some old paint off of a wheel and get it back down to bare metal, is sandblasting the only option? Anyone have a sanding machine of sorts I could use? I tried sanding by hand but the rivets in the spokes are still easy to see..

I was recommended this so far:
http://www.crashsupply.com/cgi-bin/c...egar343gr.html

[Stewi]

media blasting is the best way. for wheels they would use either a glass bead or plastic bead for a wheel. typically sand blasting is more abrasive and removes more material. its fairly inexpensive. I had all my Intercooler pipes and downpipe bead blasted and cleaned with mineral spirits for $50. The only downside to doing it on wheels is you need to dismount the tires which is an added expense.

[Serstylz2]

I'll have to inquire about media blasting. My wheels are off the tire as it is so that's not an issue. I just want to make sure EVERYTHING is off the wheel, and it's down to bare metal and smooth/ready for new primer and paint. Thanks for the info