i want to strip my wheels but i want to keep the polished lip...... is there anything like masking tape that i can put on the lip so the stripper wont damage the finish? maybe something that the stripper cant eat through? or am i just gonna have to repolish the lip when i strip?

i plan on using the aircraft remover in a can....... is there any other stripper that works good on wheels? maybe one that is not so harsh on the metal? ive used aircraft remover before several times but i could never come out with a clear strip it always had pits in the surface

thanks for any help
chris

 

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I think you answered your own question. Use a couple layers of tape. You can use masking tape, but I'd use something like electrical tape.

 

ok sweet i just wasnt sure which tape could withstand the awsome power of the aircraft stripper

 

2 layers of masking tape w/one layer of duct tape to protect the lip. Then sandblast em. It actually leaves a pretty nice finish and its closer to being ready for paint or polish or whatever you want to do.

 

i have a sandblaster but its inclosed in a box and my wheels wont fit in it but ill do the masking tape with duck tape idea and use the stripper then sand