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Old 02-15-2005, 05:53 PM
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i just got a 95 civic dx 2door and it had thows old stok honda rims i dont know the name of them but they where painted with alot of colors and i got some of it off but i cant get the color off all the way what can i do is there n e thing that takes of the paint that i dont know about pleaz help i have a pic of them but i dont know how to post it

p.s they are not si stoks they look like spoon rims they have 8 spokes like have cups going around
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"Aircraft" stripper from Wal-Mart. It's in the auto. section for about $5... that **** will eat the skin off your bones.
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thanks i have a stripper but its not the aircraft one but i knpw what u are talking about thanks man good lookingout
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try to get access to a sand blaster they can do wonders.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civictunr_ls &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">try to get access to a sand blaster they can do wonders.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Actually, if he plans on repainting them sandblasting won't be a good idea.. it leaves the wheel very rough and you would haft to sand the wheel smooth before repainting... that = PITA.

Aircraft stripper or ''auto'' strip works wonders.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nerdone &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just got a 95 civic dx 2door and it had thows old stok honda rims i dont know the name of them but they where painted with alot of colors and i got some of it off but i cant get the color off all the way what can i do is there n e thing that takes of the paint that i dont know about pleaz help i have a pic of them but i dont know how to post it

p.s they are not si stoks they look like spoon rims they have 8 spokes like have cups going around </TD></TR></TABLE>

Mmmm i recently got some SlipStreams and painted them white. I wish i had them powder coated. I spent about 40$ for spray paint, clear coat, primer, arcraft stripper, etc. Was a good experience, but then youll end up chipping them one way or the other. Then it expands . I would do powder coat if i was you.
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They also make red scuff pads you can buy at auto parts stores. They're by the auto body stuff, just get the red ones. That's what we used to re-do a set of wheels.
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powder coating is deff the way to go
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Acetone..Havent seen anyone suggest it, but i like it, it works good for when i have to strip paint off.
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Yeah, and it can give you cancer too. Yay.

Seriously, don't leave that **** on your skin.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civictunr_ls &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">try to get access to a sand blaster they can do wonders.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Yeah just sand them with sandpaper and and make sure they are very clean and very dry, then you can respray them.
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Sanding won't work on a powdercoat...
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He said the rims were painted.
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i did this with my rotas....scrubed aircraft stripper on them with a brush and then sanded or scotch padded them.make sure you dont leave the stripper on your hands though. its also kinda messy.
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airplane paint stripper is the best i believe
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the aircraft stripper can get messy but will do the job w/ a little patience and time.

Be sure to clean then thoroughly before refinishing them to ensure whatever goes on next will stick.
also a good shop will run probably $80 or so a wheel to powdercoat them but it's a finish that would last that's for sure.
Good luck...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jimmy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Actually, if he plans on repainting them sandblasting won't be a good idea.. it leaves the wheel very rough and you would haft to sand the wheel smooth before repainting... that = PITA.

Aircraft stripper or ''auto'' strip works wonders.</TD></TR></TABLE> I've done several sets this way(sandblasting) with zero ill effects. Small grit and low pressure works beautifully. I could see it being a little rough if you did like one coat but I wouldnt know, I do 4 coats with high quality paint............John
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nerdone &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just got a 95 civic dx 2door and it had thows old stok honda rims i dont know the name of them but they where painted with alot of colors and i got some of it off but i cant get the color off all the way what can i do is there n e thing that takes of the paint that i dont know about pleaz help i have a pic of them but i dont know how to post it

p.s they are not si stoks they look like spoon rims they have 8 spokes like have cups going around </TD></TR></TABLE>

i suggest going back to a 3rd grade english class before tackling anything automotive.
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Default Re: (4drmadness)

the aircraft stripper with deffinaly do it. But will eat away the "stock" coating if the wheel has for ex vx or hx wheels.

chris
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