painted rims questions
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painted rims questions
whats up htc, well my cousin bought a set of rsx rims, the previous owner painted the rims like a flat black or primer black, well my question is i bought the rims from my couzin and now i want to remove the paint, what do u guys recommend? i was going to use the aircraft removal but dont know if its safe on rims, by the way they are the 17s type s rims 5 spoke, please help me out, thanks
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Re: painted rims questions
If it's a good, smooth coat of paint you could just scuff them up, clean, and paint over it. I like using Scotch-Brite better than sand paper because it's not as abrasive and won't put gouge marks in the old paint, but scuffs it enough for good adhesion.
Or you could use that aircraft remover stuff. I've never used it but I hear if you leave it on long enough it'll take the VTEC off your valve cover, lol.
Or you could use that aircraft remover stuff. I've never used it but I hear if you leave it on long enough it'll take the VTEC off your valve cover, lol.
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Yeah, aircraft paint remover isn't necessary, and it takes too bloody long.
Semi-rough, flexible materials. Sandpaper, rough side of a sponge, etc. You know.
Semi-rough, flexible materials. Sandpaper, rough side of a sponge, etc. You know.
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Be careful not to gouge it though. You only need to scuff the surface--get rid of the gloss--not actually sand the old paint into oblivion.
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Re: painted rims questions
k well ill post b4 and after pic and pics of the work that i will do, and ya let me know what ya think
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