As well as cuting the sealant as shown in the pic below I also cut it side on too which is what I think made the differnce
![Image](http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/Work%20Equip%20Wheels/ExhaustComparison230.jpg)
Place the rim on 2 blocks of wood making sure the central hub of the spokes is raised from the floor and the wooden chocks are supporting the outer rim only and not part of teh spokes. Was expecting to have to bash it with a rubber hammer but accidentally lent on it and popped out no problem :-)
![Image](http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/Work%20Equip%20Wheels/ExhaustComparison231.jpg)
One set of spokes ready for stripping and powder coating.
![Image](http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/Work%20Equip%20Wheels/ExhaustComparison232.jpg)
One outer rim ready for polishing
![Image](http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/jeffreyduckworth/Work%20Equip%20Wheels/ExhaustComparison233.jpg)
JUst got to do the other 3 now!