Busch Clear Coat Remover
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Busch Clear Coat Remover
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?
Has anyone used the clear coat remover from Mid America?
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Re: Busch Clear Coat Remover (Jerry D)
: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
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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
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Re: Busch Clear Coat Remover (jackdaroofer)
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.
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.
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Re: Busch Clear Coat Remover (Jerry D)
: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
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
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Re: Busch Clear Coat Remover (jackdaroofer)
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
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
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Re: Busch Clear Coat Remover (Jerry D)
I have a 86 with 16" wheels.
I called Autozone they do not carry the Aircraft stripper.
Take care Jerry
I called Autozone they do not carry the Aircraft stripper.
Take care Jerry
Try other places
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Re: Busch Clear Coat Remover (Jerry D)
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.
