How do you remove Primer over spray from a rim?

Simple SOHC · 07-12-2007, 08:20 PM

Just bought some rims...all of them are clean except for one. It has some primer over spray on it. How can I remove the primer and not damage the rim. They Rota Jmags. Here are some pics:

solbrothers · 07-12-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Simple SOHC

Just bought some rims...all of them are clean except for one. It has some primer over spray on it. How can I remove the primer and not damage the rim. They Rota Jmags. Here are some pics:

lol. wheel forum

Hondizzle! · 07-12-2007, 08:24 PM

I would think mineral spirits would be your best bet. I dont THINK it would damage the wheel at all. Somebody correct me if I am wrong.

miyagi · 07-12-2007, 08:24 PM

i used a claybar and it got lithgt overspray off my fenders... you could try that.

solbrothers · 07-12-2007, 08:55 PM

rubbing compound or claybar + elbow grease LOL

Simple SOHC · 07-12-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by solbrothers

lol. wheel forum

Had it in the Appearance/Cosmetic Forum...figured that might be a good place to start...but they moved it here.

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Originally Posted by solbrothers

rubbing compound or claybar + elbow grease LOL

Guess I'll try the claybar...I think I have some rubbing compound if that doesn't work.

Any other suggestions?

D16SiHatch · 07-12-2007, 11:55 PM

acetone or paint thinner will do the trick. shouldnt do anything to the rims at all i wouldnt think. and it should come right off without exerting much effort at all lol

bobjohnson · 07-13-2007, 12:53 AM

Yeah those rims are polished aluminum (It looks like anyway), you should be able to use paint thinner no problem... If not, try a razor blade, flat against the rim, should be able to scrape it off but youd have to be careful about dragging it perfectly even along the metal so you dont leave any scrapes.

kiddcarbuff · 07-13-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by D16SiHatch

acetone or paint thinner will do the trick. shouldnt do anything to the rims at all i wouldnt think. and it should come right off without exerting much effort at all lol

goof off

gsr dood · 07-18-2007, 06:21 PM

laquer thinner, trust me i work at a shop, only thing that will take it off in 3 seconds!

vtec8804 · 07-18-2007, 10:02 PM

claybar x2...everyone says laquor thinner or w.e but if they were my wheels i wouldnt take any chances and claybar is almost effortless

daralekt · 07-19-2007, 12:02 AM

thinner or clean-ez will work fine

luckii · 07-21-2007, 09:14 AM

spray some of that aircraft paint thinner and it should start to peel off on its own in 20 mins. get it at autozone or walmart.

dude_123 · 07-21-2007, 02:34 PM

You guys are spending too much for any easy fix, just get a bottle of 90% alcohol and it will take it off.

07-12-2007, 08:20 PM	#1
Simple SOHC Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2003 Location: Where the SOHCs play... Posts: 1,343 iTrader Rating: (0)	How do you remove Primer over spray from a rim? Just bought some rims...all of them are clean except for one. It has some primer over spray on it. How can I remove the primer and not damage the rim. They Rota Jmags. Here are some pics: __________________ Team Outkast est. 1994

07-12-2007, 08:24 PM	#3
Hondizzle! Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: ATL WHAT, GA Posts: 10,667 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: How do you remove Primer over spray from a rim? (Simple SOHC) I would think mineral spirits would be your best bet. I dont THINK it would damage the wheel at all. Somebody correct me if I am wrong. __________________ From Si to STi

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D16SiHatch Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 5,314 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: How do you remove Primer over spray from a rim? (Simple SOHC) acetone or paint thinner will do the trick. shouldnt do anything to the rims at all i wouldnt think. and it should come right off without exerting much effort at all lol __________________ 00 BMW 323i, black int, sport pkg, 5 speed 95 ej1, FnF1's, Morimoto Mini h1 retrofit, GSR, bbk intake, BDL tb, t3/t4 10psi

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bobjohnson Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto, On, Canada Posts: 384 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: How do you remove Primer over spray from a rim? (D16SiHatch) Yeah those rims are polished aluminum (It looks like anyway), you should be able to use paint thinner no problem... If not, try a razor blade, flat against the rim, should be able to scrape it off but youd have to be careful about dragging it perfectly even along the metal so you dont leave any scrapes.

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daralekt Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Location: Yuma, AZ, United States Posts: 5 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: (vtec8804) thinner or clean-ez will work fine

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miyagi Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,004 iTrader Rating: (0)	i used a claybar and it got lithgt overspray off my fenders... you could try that.

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vtec8804 * B A N N E D * Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PITT, PA, USA Posts: 777 iTrader Rating: (0)	claybar x2...everyone says laquor thinner or w.e but if they were my wheels i wouldnt take any chances and claybar is almost effortless

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luckii Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 127 iTrader Rating: (0)	spray some of that aircraft paint thinner and it should start to peel off on its own in 20 mins. get it at autozone or walmart.

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