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Sep 27, 2002 | 07:50 PM

jakelane

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stripping wheels

what would be the best way to strip the clear coat off of my wheels?

should i paint, polish, or reclear? need some opinions. these are 87 wheels

thanx

Sep 27, 2002 | 08:08 PM

paintdaddy

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Re: stripping wheels (jakelane)

I used typical auto paint stripper in mine ,It will strip easy off the outside but not in the holes.I would polish and paint inside the holes .I personally dont trust any paint /clear that goes directly over metal without primer ,ecspecially if it has been polished too slick for anything to stick to it. :cheers:

Sep 27, 2002 | 08:14 PM

Sharky Guam

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Re: stripping wheels (paintdaddy)

I used a commercial stripper to remove the old clear coat. Then I used 600 then 1000 grit sandpaper to make it smooth. Next, I used a metal polish to make it shiny. Then I prepped the metal for the paint using a duPont product to remove all the oil and polishing compunds from the metal. I then sprayed two coats of urethane clear. It looked as good as new when I was done.

Just take your time and do it right. I did one wheel each saturday.

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Sep 27, 2002 | 09:09 PM

99 The Hard Way

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Re: stripping wheels (Sharky Guam)

Sharky- what was the name of the dupont product to prep the metal? I have some 3 piece BBS wheels I took apart today. Going to repaint the mesh center. Also going to strip the clear from the outer rim portion and polish. What kind of clear did you use, was it specifically for reclearing wheels? Thanks- Scott

Sep 27, 2002 | 09:22 PM

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Re: stripping wheels (Sharky Guam)

Been there, done that!

Recommend AUTOZONE AIRCRAFT STRIPPER, will take clear coat of in one application

Prepare to do a lot of sanding, particularly if your wheels have the slight black casting rings.

As far as re clear coating, I have two thoughts!

1) Why would you when you just spent hours getting the old clear coat off, and

2) why wouldn't you once you realized what a PITA it is too keep the wheels polished

I finally gave up and went with Y2k wheels that are easy to keep clean

Jack

Sep 27, 2002 | 11:54 PM

SSLT1KID

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Re: stripping wheels (jackdaroofer)

have them clear powder coated. that should last the longest.

Sep 28, 2002 | 03:07 PM

jakelane

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Re: stripping wheels (SSLT1KID)

thanx for all your comments

jake

Oct 2, 2002 | 10:56 PM

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Re: stripping wheels (jakelane)

The Best in wheel upkeep.....

Busch...Busch....Busch........Available from Ecklers..yes Ecklers.....shipped on time and fine.

Busch's CLEAR COAT REMOVER for coated aluminum....took the clear coat off wonderfully......then thier polishes...

I'm not kidding this stuff works....no matter what anyone on the forum says......

I'm proof....

FYI

tony :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: