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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Question Question about removing paint from a set of painted wheels....

Well I recently acquired a set of 13" VX wheels that I want to get powder-coated white, I’d like to remove the spray can paint job done to them. Does anyone have any product that they recommend?

Sorry if this topic has been posted before, I didn't know which forum to use so I obviously posted in this one. Mods feel free to move to the wheel section....

Thanks for any advice in advanced!
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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Default Re: Question about removing paint from a set of painted wheels....

I don't think we have a wheel section...



Anyways. Use this stuff called Aircraft Paint Stripper or something like that. Works great and fast.
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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Default Re: Question about removing paint from a set of painted wheels....

If they powdercoat then can strip them or sandblast them.. do a search!
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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Default Re: Question about removing paint from a set of painted wheels....

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If they powdercoat then can strip them or sandblast them.. do a search!
Thanks buddy, I think I understand what your getting at. I barely make post here. One thread isn't going to hurt. I did search, but recieved no answers to my question.
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Default Re: Question about removing paint from a set of painted wheels....

Use a paint stripper, thats safe on metals. Than prime and spray.

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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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Default Re: Question about removing paint from a set of painted wheels....

get the gallon of liquid stripper, and some plastic. Don't bother with the spray cans because most of it will end up in your eyes.

get a wire brush, or a special stripping brush.

get some special stripping gloves too. that shit will fuck your hands up good.

all of this stuff is avaliable at lowes.

cover the wheels in stripper, then cover them in plastic. the plastic keeps the stripper from just evaporating off the wheels
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:02 AM
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Default Re: Question about removing paint from a set of painted wheels....

aircraft remover from wallmart automotive paint section. just spray it on, hose off all the clearcoat and paint, works great, no scraping or sanding when i did it...
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