Stripping & Re-clearing OEM Wheels?
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Stripping & Re-clearing OEM Wheels?
I posted this in two of the FAQ threads, (► FAQ: How to paint your wheels & ► FAQ: How to polish your wheels) but think I may get a quicker more general community response if I make a thread so bare with me.
I recently picked up a set of Integra LS Mesh wheels and they're not in tip top shape. They could use some TLC and I was thinking about using the aircraft stripper, (I've used the aerosol can kind on valve covers before), to maybe get the crustiness out of them, (Clear coat is chipping off and there is some pitting).
I don't plan on polishing them...I'd just like to re-clear over the original machined finish.
From what I've read...it seams as though the oem finish is tough to get through...do any of you agree or do you think the stripper is tough enough to get down to the machine finish?
Thank you
I recently picked up a set of Integra LS Mesh wheels and they're not in tip top shape. They could use some TLC and I was thinking about using the aircraft stripper, (I've used the aerosol can kind on valve covers before), to maybe get the crustiness out of them, (Clear coat is chipping off and there is some pitting).
I don't plan on polishing them...I'd just like to re-clear over the original machined finish.
From what I've read...it seams as though the oem finish is tough to get through...do any of you agree or do you think the stripper is tough enough to get down to the machine finish?
Thank you
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Re: (ShinsenTuner)
I have heard of a few people using Aircraft striper but they say it takes a few coats to get all of it off. I would use the kind in the tub/bottle not the can because I used that on a valve cover before and it worked MUCH better. The paint basically fell off. The spray I used on a shift **** I painted and it took a few tries.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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Re: (AnotherEJ)
For just re-clearing,
all you need to do is scuff/sand it real good(320-400grit final), clean it(thinner, acetone, etc..) and spray clear (DuPont Chromabase or PPG DBU)
You can do it by hand but I prefer air tools.
You can use the stripper before scuffing to save some time.
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2148156
all you need to do is scuff/sand it real good(320-400grit final), clean it(thinner, acetone, etc..) and spray clear (DuPont Chromabase or PPG DBU)
You can do it by hand but I prefer air tools.
You can use the stripper before scuffing to save some time.
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2148156
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Re: (doubleshotz)
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Re: (gabebauman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hibbarD16z6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it is tough enough but you will most likely have to do several coats to get it all off. pick up some gloves too!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah...that's what I've been hearing. I decided to wait until next fall/winter when these Azenis are done and then I'll give it a whirl.
Thanks.
Yeah...that's what I've been hearing. I decided to wait until next fall/winter when these Azenis are done and then I'll give it a whirl.
Thanks.
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