Anyone stripped the painted wheels?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Brownsville Tx
Anyone stripped the painted wheels?
Just wondering if anyone here has stripped and polished the factory painted wheels. I did this to the aluminum rims on my sportbike and it turned out pretty well. All I had to do was spray on some paint stripper, wait, then wipe off the paint. Then I used some Mothers to polish em up. Was thinkin about doin the same to the vette wheels but not so sure.....comments?
Le Mans Master
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From: Huntington Beach California
Originally Posted by jogar80
Just wondering if anyone here has stripped and polished the factory painted wheels. I did this to the aluminum rims on my sportbike and it turned out pretty well. All I had to do was spray on some paint stripper, wait, then wipe off the paint. Then I used some Mothers to polish em up. Was thinkin about doin the same to the vette wheels but not so sure.....comments?
Le Mans Master
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The painted wheels are very well finished and have a nice sheen to them if waxed. I like the look, but if you don't, I have to believe it would be more practical to just swap out the wheels for something you like better. Your idea would be very expensive and the results might not match your expectations.
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Originally Posted by jogar80
Just wondering if anyone here has stripped and polished the factory painted wheels. I did this to the aluminum rims on my sportbike and it turned out pretty well. All I had to do was spray on some paint stripper, wait, then wipe off the paint. Then I used some Mothers to polish em up. Was thinkin about doin the same to the vette wheels but not so sure.....comments?
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Originally Posted by StanNH
The painted wheels are very well finished and have a nice sheen to them if waxed. I like the look, but if you don't, I have to believe it would be more practical to just swap out the wheels for something you like better. Your idea would be very expensive and the results might not match your expectations.
Le Mans Master
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From: Southern California
I think I'd trust a good polishing shop to do all four. A former co-worker of mine bought a scraped, but straight rim for his 911, and took it to a polisher, who charged him $50(!) to strip, polish, and clear coat it. Turned out great.
He said the polisher liked doing sports car wheels much better than the heavy 22 inch wheels the truck guys would bring in.
He said the polisher liked doing sports car wheels much better than the heavy 22 inch wheels the truck guys would bring in.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Atlanta GA
Originally Posted by CSICX
Wondered if anyone has had the painted wheels powder coated? Thinking of doing them in black when I have to get new tires.
