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    polishing magnesium

    Possible, what to use? Can I treat it like aluminum?
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    I'd do it just like aluminum. The old magnesium wheels looked just like aluminum unless they caught fire.
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    keep in mind that magnesium is softer than alum. so sanding should start with a higher grit.
    when in doubt polish it out/ why replace it when you can refinish it
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