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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 03:24 AM
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Is there a safe way to remove paint from an alloy wheel? I have a set of stock 89 wheels that have been painted and I would like to go polished.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 04:46 AM
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this is what i would recommend...

http://www.halonmarketing.com/mall/C...at_Remover.php

i have used captain lee's products in the past without issues.
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Thanks, checked the site and will call them tomorrow. Sounds like one product will remove clearcoat and paint. Since I have several sets that need attention this sounds best.
Thanks again for the info.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Here is the thread I started and just haven't completely finished polishing them so I could post finished pictures. Aircraft stripper from autozone is what I used along with a power washer.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...nd-polish.html
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