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sactoC10 · 01-14-2004, 04:44 PM

Not sure which place to ask this question, hopefully an answer will show up here.

Many new aluminum wheel styles have a factory clear coat on them. Anyone ever strip that off to polish the wheels? If so, which chemical did you use?

da-burb · 01-14-2004, 04:48 PM

I wanted to refinish a set of wheels. The shop that was going to do the work said they use a blaster with glass beads.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-14-2004, 10:01 PM

You maybe able to soda blast that also..

sactoC10 · 01-15-2004, 12:28 PM

Sorry, the only thing that comes to mind is when one mf my kids shakes or drops the can before they open it.

What is Soda blasting?

da-burb · 01-15-2004, 08:45 PM

The abrasive used is soda bicarbonate instead of sand(silica) or glass or walnut shells or anything else you can shoot out at a hundred miles an hour using compressed air.

matt67350 · 01-15-2004, 08:49 PM

Try brake cleaner

Low69CST · 01-15-2004, 08:54 PM

we use sand paper

Mechanic · 01-15-2004, 10:27 PM

^What Matt Said.^

Here's the quote from Wheel Collision Center's wheel care tips:

"Never use a brake cleaner to remove grease or brake film. The solvents are too strong and will most assuredly ruin a clearcoated finish." So...if you really want the clear coat off without removing any aluminum...

Wheel collision does great aluminum wheel repair. They fixed my 15X10 8-hole Indy slot that Schwab left loose. They also strip polish and clearcoat as well.

http://www.wheelcollision.com/

skid · 01-16-2004, 01:39 AM

My wife had a Grand Am and after a while the clear coat started to peel off in a couple of spots. I used "Chisel " brand gasket remover to take off the rest of the clear coat to polish the wheels. It is made by Loctite. You have to be careful. It will pit aluminum if left on too long, but it works so fast that you should never pit or discolor your wheels. Just be sure to rinse well with water after the clearcoat is off!

Jace's68 · 01-16-2004, 11:48 AM

Pick up a can of Aircraft Stripper. I use this on wheels to remove any paint before powdercoating them.

sactoC10 · 01-16-2004, 12:13 PM

Well I thought this thread had croaked! Thanks for the good ideas I will take note of them. I knew that there had to be a way.

JT

joerocks · 01-16-2004, 12:16 PM

i've always used the aresol can of gasket remover, you can usually just spray it on and then rinse the clearcoat off. take the valve stem out first and use and aluminum polish and they will really shine-joe

boraxman · 01-16-2004, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jace's68
Pick up a can of Aircraft Stripper. I use this on wheels to remove any paint before powdercoating them.

I used this on my polished wheels, works great. Get it at Kragen or Autozone. Buy the gallon for $20.

**lock** · 01-16-2004, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jace's68
Pick up a can of Aircraft Stripper. I use this on wheels to remove any paint before powdercoating them.

Thats what Ive done. Works great.

01-14-2004, 04:44 PM	#1
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	anyone strip clear off wheels? Not sure which place to ask this question, hopefully an answer will show up here. Many new aluminum wheel styles have a factory clear coat on them. Anyone ever strip that off to polish the wheels? If so, which chemical did you use?

01-14-2004, 04:48 PM	#2
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I wanted to refinish a set of wheels. The shop that was going to do the work said they use a blaster with glass beads. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

01-14-2004, 10:01 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	You maybe able to soda blast that also.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-15-2004, 12:28 PM	#4
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	soda blast ? Sorry, the only thing that comes to mind is when one mf my kids shakes or drops the can before they open it. What is Soda blasting?

01-15-2004, 08:45 PM	#5
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	The abrasive used is soda bicarbonate instead of sand(silica) or glass or walnut shells or anything else you can shoot out at a hundred miles an hour using compressed air. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

01-15-2004, 08:49 PM	#6
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	Try brake cleaner __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress

01-15-2004, 08:54 PM	#7
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	we use sand paper __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

01-15-2004, 10:27 PM	#8
Mechanic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 77	^What Matt Said.^ Here's the quote from Wheel Collision Center's wheel care tips: "Never use a brake cleaner to remove grease or brake film. The solvents are too strong and will most assuredly ruin a clearcoated finish." So...if you really want the clear coat off without removing any aluminum... Wheel collision does great aluminum wheel repair. They fixed my 15X10 8-hole Indy slot that Schwab left loose. They also strip polish and clearcoat as well. http://www.wheelcollision.com/ __________________ Shop Labor $75, if you watch $100, if you help $125, Wisecracks-$25, Boxjobs-don't even think about it. Yes,Cash.

01-16-2004, 01:39 AM	#9
skid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Left Coast Posts: 254	My wife had a Grand Am and after a while the clear coat started to peel off in a couple of spots. I used "Chisel " brand gasket remover to take off the rest of the clear coat to polish the wheels. It is made by Loctite. You have to be careful. It will pit aluminum if left on too long, but it works so fast that you should never pit or discolor your wheels. Just be sure to rinse well with water after the clearcoat is off! __________________ Toys: 72 K5 Blazer 74 Vette

01-16-2004, 11:48 AM	#10
Jace's68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 107	Pick up a can of Aircraft Stripper. I use this on wheels to remove any paint before powdercoating them.

01-16-2004, 12:13 PM	#11
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	thanks... Well I thought this thread had croaked! Thanks for the good ideas I will take note of them. I knew that there had to be a way. JT

01-16-2004, 12:16 PM	#12
joerocks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: gilbertsville,KY Posts: 111	i've always used the aresol can of gasket remover, you can usually just spray it on and then rinse the clearcoat off. take the valve stem out first and use and aluminum polish and they will really shine-joe __________________ 1992 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 AUTO 1972 C10 350/350 1971 C1500 350/350 1970 C20 396/400



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