Jerry D

Does anyone know where to get Busch Clear Coat Remover or an alternative for stripping the clear coat off aluminum wheels? I tried usig 5F5 Paint Remover today and it did not work very well.
Has anyone used the clear coat remover from Mid America?

jackdaroofer

:cheers: Go to Autozone and get their AIRCRAFT STRIPPER!

The stuff is amazzing! Clear coat will get up and practically walk off by itself!

I did my 88 wheels, I tried other stuff on the first one, took many applications and hours

The aircraft stripper was fantastitic!

Of course, I got tired of having to clean and polish my 88 17" wheels afterwards, so i bought some y2ks

:seeya

:steering:

Jerry D

Thanks Jack
I spent hours today and many applications wit out much results.
I'll check out my local autozone. I went there the other day asking them about clear coat remover and they told me they didn't carry any.
I will probably do over the clear coat when I get tired of cleaning them but I want to see the them shine for awhile.

jackdaroofer

:cheers: You didn't say which wheels you have

Be prepared to do a lot of sanding once the clear coat is off!

On my 88 17" wheels, I started with 80 grit dry and then worked right through to 1500 grit wet, changing by 100 grit along the way. After1500 grit I used MOTHERS polish

What a PITA!

I guess someday i will have to do my y2k wheels, but I think I will just spend the $ and trade them in :D

:seeya

joalyons

Try oven cleaner if you cant find anything I hear that it works great.

Jerry D

I have a 86 with 16" wheels.
I called Autozone they do not carry the Aircraft stripper.
I guess I'll get the kit from Mid America.
Sanding is in my future I guess because I don't have $125 per wheel right now. I have to get my A/C fixed and I'm going to have a front leaf spring installed soon.
Take care Jerry

jackdaroofer

:confused: I bought the aircraft stripper at an Autozone just borth of Springfield Mass, did I read your sig correctly :confused:

Try other places


:seeya

oldace84

I bought mine from Ecklers.....
Haven't used yet.....
tony
:smash:

SunCr

Most of the stuff at an auto parts discounter is too weak for a baked finish. Look in the Yellow Pages under Auto Body Shop Equipment & Supplies and then visit a local retailer. Tell them your project and they should be able to provide a product that will take it off in a few minutes. If you are going to re-clear, they'll also have the right finish along with the metal conditioner that needs to be applied before spraying.

OleDog

I got my Aircraft Stripper at CarQuest. I think all the auto parts stores around here have it. BTW you'll need at least 2 quarts for 4 wheels.