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Phaeton · 07-30-2009, 04:14 PM

I got some OEM acura wheels recently, they where powder coated white and started to chip. I decided to strip the paint off and leave them original.

Heres the problem, I've used aircraft stripper and a bunch of other products and I still can't seem to get everything off off the wheels. Any suggestions?

CTScott · 07-30-2009, 05:14 PM

Have them sandblasted

yaris prime · 07-30-2009, 08:13 PM

Find a local powdercoater. They will have a sandblaster and can blast them and then powder them for you- one stop shopping.

cali yaris · 07-30-2009, 10:20 PM

What if he wants to do it himself? Is there a product or technique available to the OP?

CTScott · 07-30-2009, 10:50 PM

Check out this article:

http://www.pfonline.com/articles/cli...00cl_pwd1.html

Phaeton · 07-30-2009, 11:57 PM

Thanks.

I want to get them back to stock just polished aluminum. I think I'll try having my buddy sand blast them with a softer material.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

Check out this article:

http://www.pfonline.com/articles/cli...00cl_pwd1.html

TOUGEghost · 08-01-2009, 01:09 AM

Wet sand them with fine sanding sponge and Super Clean. You're going to have to re-polish them anyway.

07-30-2009, 04:14 PM	#1
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	Advice wanted I got some OEM acura wheels recently, they where powder coated white and started to chip. I decided to strip the paint off and leave them original. Heres the problem, I've used aircraft stripper and a bunch of other products and I still can't seem to get everything off off the wheels. Any suggestions?

07-30-2009, 08:13 PM	#3
yaris prime Yes- I fit in it. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris liftback, MT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	Find a local powdercoater. They will have a sandblaster and can blast them and then powder them for you- one stop shopping. __________________ I'm surprised it doesn't have a pull-start !

07-30-2009, 10:20 PM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	What if he wants to do it himself? Is there a product or technique available to the OP? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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07-30-2009, 05:14 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Have them sandblasted

07-30-2009, 10:50 PM	#5
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Check out this article: http://www.pfonline.com/articles/cli...00cl_pwd1.html

08-01-2009, 01:09 AM	#7
TOUGEghost Mr. Clean View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S 3-Door Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 268	Wet sand them with fine sanding sponge and Super Clean. You're going to have to re-polish them anyway.