stripping white paint off rims????

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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 01:58 PM
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i am tring to strip my white axis wheels down so i can paint them gunmetal....i have tried using air craft remover...but it isn't working very well? help!!!!
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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Default Re: stripping white paint off rims???? (bstdvtecRx)

if theres no suface damage why not just paint over them
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 02:32 PM
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trust me these things need to be striped, loved, and repainted
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 02:39 PM
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Surprised air craft remover did not work. Are the wheels painted or are they powder coated?
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 02:47 PM
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Default Re: stripping white paint off rims???? (ijjz)

i don't know, i thought they were painted, but there si a grey etch primer under the paint.....they are white from the factory axis touring cups...it is frustrating
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 02:52 PM
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Default Re: stripping white paint off rims???? (bstdvtecRx)

go to home depot or an equivalent hardware store and get some jasco paint remover. removes all kinds of paint (even powder coating) quickly. make sure you use some gloves. its likes acid, be very careful.




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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 03:02 PM
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awesome .. im out the door now!! thanks for the help bro!!
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