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Gary66 · 08-15-2009, 07:13 PM

I finally got the wheels that I have been looking for-- BUT they are painted.. painted aluminum rims-- 15x10's- how can I effectively remove the paint and not harm the wheels?? muratic acid wash them??? any experience here would be GREATLY appreciated-- oh and after the paint is removed, I will polish them .

TheSunDanceKid · 08-15-2009, 07:25 PM

go to home depot or lowes and hardware store should have "paint striper" just follow directions carefully on the can you have to let it sit on for awilre and it will get all mooshy and you just scrap it off they have other kinds depending on the type of paint but heres a fairly cheap one

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...3+90401+500468

Gary66 · 08-15-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSunDanceKid

go to home depot or lowes and hardware store should have "paint striper" just follow directions carefully on the can you have to let it sit on for awilre and it will get all mooshy and you just scrap it off they have other kinds depending on the type of paint but heres a fairly cheap one

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...3+90401+500468

but doesnt stripper damage the aluminum?

ratty 46 · 08-15-2009, 08:39 PM

You can have them media (plastic beads) blasted. It'll ONLY remove the paint & leave the rims ready for a nice polish.

I also think soda blasting will do the trick. It's also very enviormentally friendly.

Ratty 46

TheSunDanceKid · 08-15-2009, 08:47 PM

it shouldnt but you should check around youll have to ask them

ont_guy_38 · 08-15-2009, 08:51 PM

I did a set once and I think I found some stripper that said it was safe for use on aluminum

JohnC · 08-15-2009, 09:33 PM

I have heard that aircraft stripper will work on alum, and not harm it. Several third generation camaro owners use it to paint their alum wheels.

BLE 'BURBAN · 08-16-2009, 01:04 AM

Brake fluid makes a great paint remover as well.

Wild83C10 · 08-16-2009, 07:18 AM

Another vote for soda blasting.

menace121978 · 08-16-2009, 09:45 AM

i have used aircraft aluminum stripper in the past but the stuff is a major mess and pain in the rear to get in all the small spots. ive done about 4 sets this way and it doesnt harm the aluminum but this last time on my slots i used the sand blaster w/ some 30 grit sand and it worked awesome but i have ALOT of sanding and polishing ahead of me to get the pitting from the sand out.

so the moral of my story

is to media blast them with some real fine media from eastwoods so it doesnt pit the finish too bad and they should be ready for some polishing without the sanding part. good luck and post some pics of them before and after.

jd74c-10 · 08-16-2009, 10:12 AM

use oven cleaner,i found some old keystone mags that had been painted a while back that had paint all over them.it took it right off. what ever you use ,do the back first to be sure it doesn't ruin your rims.

Rollinsqrbdy · 08-16-2009, 04:10 PM

Just use a rag and some good o acetone and bam its done. Its just gonna take some elbow grease. It works great.

77BBGMC · 08-16-2009, 04:33 PM

I just finished stripping the clear coat off some factory rims using aircraft aerosol paint remover. This is the 4th set of rims I've done and it's messy but works well. I haven't had any issues with it affecting the aluminum.

84lwb · 08-16-2009, 07:33 PM

aircraft coating remover works but it is a mess you might have to brush it off to get it out of any small crevices but it shouldn't hurt em.

sailed2japan · 08-16-2009, 09:52 PM

I also recommend aircraft remover, it won't harm aluminum because guess what aircraft are made of....ALUMINUM!

Driveway Dreams · 08-16-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sailed2japan

I also recommend aircraft remover, it won't harm aluminum because guess what aircraft are made of....ALUMINUM!

I am glad I was not going to have to be the one to break this news! I agree, use Bulldog brand. It works great every time. I have had the cheap stuff work good one can and poorly the next. Take your time, have a lot of water to rinse with and do it in a very well ventilated area. I like to wear a mask and you need gloves when using it.

Gary66 · 08-17-2009, 08:48 PM

ok- I used the airplane paint remover in aerosal-- it is water solvent-- after testing in a small area-- I then proceeded to the car wash-- sprayed on-- waited a minute or two and washed off===it took 95% of all of the paint off of the wheels!!!! THANKS GUYS

**N2TRUX** · 08-17-2009, 09:07 PM

Cool! And they look great on there. Very retro...

Rollinsqrbdy · 08-17-2009, 10:37 PM

wow- nice wheels

f.monroe · 08-17-2009, 10:42 PM

Western Bullets . I love that wheel . I used to have a magazine article with a stepside running those wheels . It was perfect . They look great on your truck .
Frank

Gary66 · 08-19-2009, 08:20 PM

Thanks-- I will have more pictures coming-- I put ventshades the stainless ones on it and diamond plate Dee Zee running boards!!! can we say it looks like the year ... 1979!!

**N2TRUX** · 08-19-2009, 11:52 PM

All you need is a chrome roll bar with a set of KC dayliters...

08-15-2009, 07:13 PM	#1
Gary66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anna, Illinois Posts: 308	Finally got them now how... I finally got the wheels that I have been looking for-- BUT they are painted.. painted aluminum rims-- 15x10's- how can I effectively remove the paint and not harm the wheels?? muratic acid wash them??? any experience here would be GREATLY appreciated-- oh and after the paint is removed, I will polish them . __________________ 2003 2500 HD Crew Cab 1965 GMC K10 1972 Chevrolet k5 blazer

08-15-2009, 07:25 PM	#2
TheSunDanceKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chandler, arizona Posts: 125	Re: Finally got them now how... go to home depot or lowes and hardware store should have "paint striper" just follow directions carefully on the can you have to let it sit on for awilre and it will get all mooshy and you just scrap it off they have other kinds depending on the type of paint but heres a fairly cheap one http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...3+90401+500468

08-15-2009, 08:39 PM	#4
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Finally got them now how... You can have them media (plastic beads) blasted. It'll ONLY remove the paint & leave the rims ready for a nice polish. I also think soda blasting will do the trick. It's also very enviormentally friendly. Ratty 46

08-15-2009, 08:47 PM	#5
TheSunDanceKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chandler, arizona Posts: 125	Re: Finally got them now how... it shouldnt but you should check around youll have to ask them

08-15-2009, 08:51 PM	#6
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: Finally got them now how... I did a set once and I think I found some stripper that said it was safe for use on aluminum

08-15-2009, 09:33 PM	#7
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally got them now how... I have heard that aircraft stripper will work on alum, and not harm it. Several third generation camaro owners use it to paint their alum wheels.

08-16-2009, 01:04 AM	#8
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Finally got them now how... Brake fluid makes a great paint remover as well. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

08-16-2009, 07:18 AM	#9
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: Finally got them now how... Another vote for soda blasting. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

08-16-2009, 09:45 AM	#10
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally got them now how... i have used aircraft aluminum stripper in the past but the stuff is a major mess and pain in the rear to get in all the small spots. ive done about 4 sets this way and it doesnt harm the aluminum but this last time on my slots i used the sand blaster w/ some 30 grit sand and it worked awesome but i have ALOT of sanding and polishing ahead of me to get the pitting from the sand out. so the moral of my story is to media blast them with some real fine media from eastwoods so it doesnt pit the finish too bad and they should be ready for some polishing without the sanding part. good luck and post some pics of them before and after. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

08-16-2009, 10:12 AM	#11
jd74c-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: bullhead city az. Posts: 51	Re: Finally got them now how... use oven cleaner,i found some old keystone mags that had been painted a while back that had paint all over them.it took it right off. what ever you use ,do the back first to be sure it doesn't ruin your rims.

08-16-2009, 04:10 PM	#12
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Finally got them now how... Just use a rag and some good o acetone and bam its done. Its just gonna take some elbow grease. It works great. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

08-16-2009, 04:33 PM	#13
77BBGMC Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	Re: Finally got them now how... I just finished stripping the clear coat off some factory rims using aircraft aerosol paint remover. This is the 4th set of rims I've done and it's messy but works well. I haven't had any issues with it affecting the aluminum.

08-16-2009, 07:33 PM	#14
84lwb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 209	Re: Finally got them now how... aircraft coating remover works but it is a mess you might have to brush it off to get it out of any small crevices but it shouldn't hurt em.

08-16-2009, 09:52 PM	#15
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: Finally got them now how... I also recommend aircraft remover, it won't harm aluminum because guess what aircraft are made of....ALUMINUM! __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

08-17-2009, 08:48 PM	#17
Gary66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anna, Illinois Posts: 308	Re: Finally got them now how... ok- I used the airplane paint remover in aerosal-- it is water solvent-- after testing in a small area-- I then proceeded to the car wash-- sprayed on-- waited a minute or two and washed off===it took 95% of all of the paint off of the wheels!!!! THANKS GUYS Attached Images __________________ 2003 2500 HD Crew Cab 1965 GMC K10 1972 Chevrolet k5 blazer



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08-17-2009, 09:07 PM	#18
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08-17-2009, 10:37 PM	#19
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Finally got them now how... wow- nice wheels __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

08-17-2009, 10:42 PM	#20
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Finally got them now how... Western Bullets . I love that wheel . I used to have a magazine article with a stepside running those wheels . It was perfect . They look great on your truck . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

08-19-2009, 08:20 PM	#21
Gary66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anna, Illinois Posts: 308	Re: Finally got them now how... Thanks-- I will have more pictures coming-- I put ventshades the stainless ones on it and diamond plate Dee Zee running boards!!! can we say it looks like the year ... 1979!! __________________ 2003 2500 HD Crew Cab 1965 GMC K10 1972 Chevrolet k5 blazer

08-19-2009, 11:52 PM	#22
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