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07-31-2012, 07:26 PM
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Center Cap ?
Hey guys quick ? I have seen it on here before but can not find it anywhere, but someone removed the silver off of their center caps on their chevy rallys and polished them and they looked great. Would anyone have any suggestions on what to remove the paint with without harming the cap. Thanks for any info
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07-31-2012, 08:18 PM
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Re: Center Cap ?
it was pray stripper i believe on and off quick ...still wana try it
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07-31-2012, 08:32 PM
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Re: Center Cap ?
It is not stripper, use 00 steel wool.
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07-31-2012, 08:44 PM
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Re: Center Cap ?
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and won't need gloves either
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07-31-2012, 10:26 PM
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Re: Center Cap ?
lol thanks motornut and thanks as well RandyP
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08-01-2012, 03:17 PM
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Re: Center Cap ?
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08-01-2012, 04:40 PM
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Re: Center Cap ?
I used lacquer thinner and fine steel wool.
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08-01-2012, 05:17 PM
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Re: Center Cap ?
watchin'
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08-01-2012, 08:45 PM
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Re: Center Cap ?
I did mine with SOS pads in the kitchen sink, looked brand new when I was finished.
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08-01-2012, 10:27 PM
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Re: Center Cap ?
I used steel wool on mine as well and it took SOME work. The my friend said , oh ya I used steel wool with acetone and the paint came off in seconds.
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08-02-2012, 12:00 AM
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Re: Center Cap ?
Hopefully I'll be able to work on them tomorrow ill get some pics up as well
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08-02-2012, 09:28 PM
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Re: Center Cap ?
Well i got one done started with the Acetone and 00 steel wool then just finished with the steel wool and waxed it . I like alot
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08-02-2012, 10:01 PM
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Re: Center Cap ?
Makes you wonder why GM ever painted them huh?
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08-02-2012, 10:04 PM
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Re: Center Cap ?
Too Bright! I'm blind...........
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