Restoration of Original Alloy Wheels w/ (clear coat)

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Hello everyone I have a set of 4 original alloy wheels coated with clear from Toyota Landcruiser 80 vxr '97 4x4 Gasoline installed from the SUV it self. Well I have restore the exterior paint and that includes aluminum step boards, full glass, full interior including ceiling, door sidings, inside door panels, a full engine and under wheel fenders. Also have to remove grill, all indicator lights, badges, roof-rack, rear end parts for a total complete semi restoration after the detailed work. Took me a long time doing all the work just by my self. Planing of restoration the last thing which is the alloy original 16" wheels and I only have two more days left before my the owner gets it from my hobby garage as the owner get so excited. My plan is to remove the orig clear coat then sand , buff then polish and then coat back the clear coat. Hoping for all your suggestions as a big help. Thanks so much Mike and the rest of Autogeek enthusiast.

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1.Vehicle before
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2.Hood Before
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3.Hood after sanding then polishing stage
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4.Vehicle while at work (Rear Left)
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5.Vehicle while at work (Front Right)
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6.The problem (16" Original Alloy Wheels)
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This is the result of my experiment using paint thinners after leaving it on a test spot. Well it did removed the clear coat.
 
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