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Old 07-31-2012, 07:26 PM   #1
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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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Old 07-31-2012, 08:18 PM   #2
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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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Old 07-31-2012, 08:32 PM   #3
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It is not stripper, use 00 steel wool.
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Old 07-31-2012, 08:44 PM   #4
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it was pray stripper i believe on and off quick ...still wana try it
lmao... oh good, hate to use a "praying" stripper,(they may need the help)
and won't need gloves either
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Old 07-31-2012, 10:26 PM   #5
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lol thanks motornut and thanks as well RandyP
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Old 08-01-2012, 03:17 PM   #6
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it is not stripper, use 00 steel wool.
right you are ken. Esteel wool, and a little carb cleaner wont hurt either.
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Old 08-01-2012, 04:40 PM   #7
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I used lacquer thinner and fine steel wool.
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Old 08-01-2012, 05:17 PM   #8
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Old 08-01-2012, 08:45 PM   #9
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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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Old 08-01-2012, 10:27 PM   #10
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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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Old 08-02-2012, 12:00 AM   #11
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Hopefully I'll be able to work on them tomorrow ill get some pics up as well
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Old 08-02-2012, 09:28 PM   #12
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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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Old 08-02-2012, 10:01 PM   #13
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Makes you wonder why GM ever painted them huh?
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Old 08-02-2012, 10:04 PM   #14
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Too Bright! I'm blind...........
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