removing paint

[bo0stedk2o]

anyone COMPLETELY removed paint off their rims before? how so?

[HondaPower]

Pain stripper? I need to strip a set of rims myself and my brother told me paint stripper works well.

[M@]

You can use Aircraft paint stripper (get it from Checker in the paint isle).

[floored4door]

You can use Aircraft paint stripper (get it from Checker in the paint isle).

:werd: and watch that shit melt.

[redb20teg]

yup, go to checkers or autozone and get some stuff that says something aircraft on it, by the paints. works great!!

[bo0stedk2o]

i google searched...they said to brush on some paint stripper and let it set...then rub it off with some paint lacquer?

i don't know i rather talk to someone that has done it before plus if we used paint stripper will the rim look the same before it was painted?

[redb20teg]

damn, i'm slow at typing. they beat me to it. ^^^^

[bo0stedk2o]

shit i was repllyin to hondapower and 3 replies came up righ after i submit...
well will my rim look the same before i painted it if i use the paint stripper or aircraft paint stripper?

[redb20teg]

it pretty much removes everything down to the metal

[M@]

It should.. it might eat up the clear coat though.

[bo0stedk2o]

do i just brush the paint stripper on and scrub it off? and then pretty much gotta polish the rim back up?

[M@]

Yep. I'd suggest wearing chemical gloves when using it though.. it's pretty strong shit.

[bo0stedk2o]

thanks alot everyone.....will it affect my tire in anyway if it gets on it?

[floored4door]

i would make sure the tire is completely covered. They make a spray too, you don't have to brush it on. After is strips the paint just wash it off with a hose. Mad fun!

[myshtern]

Everyone says aircraft for paint, but if that doesnt do it, you can make your own little home made hot tank with some commercial gear.

[M@]

i would make sure the tire is completely covered. They make a spray too, you don't have to brush it on. After is strips the paint just wash it off with a house. Mad fun!
A house might be a little big to wash it off with, plus expensive.. I'd suggest just using a hose. :D

[ChewiSi]

Edited for Truth.
.. I'd suggest just using a hoes. :D

I like hoes. LoL

[AP1Sean]

Nice Sig redB20 :thumbup:

[floored4door]

A house might be a little big to wash it off with, plus expensive.. I'd suggest just using a hose. :D

What are you talking about? See orginal post and ignore edited part. :D

[boostedEG]

the metal will need to be repolished afterwards. and unless its just spray paint you cant just wipe it on and spray it off. if its the factory coating it will require some scrubbing with a stiff bristle brush

[velocity]

i painted my stock del sol si wheels. they didnt come out to bad. simon thought i powder coated them what a noob lol jk.

[bo0stedk2o]

some paint stripper got on me a few times...shit sucks like hell
feels like a red ant sting.....and i was doing some finishing touches and accidently rubbed off my H sign on my cap for the rim....lolllll (i put it back on after i was finished with everything) i didnt leave it on the whole time now

[redb20teg]

Nice Sig redB20 :thumbup:

it is a preview of what is coming

[bo0stedk2o]

?

[HondaPower]

So did you mask your tires?

[bo0stedk2o]

nope.....the paint stripper didn't do anything to my tires

[HondaPower]

Cool, I'll be doing mine shortly.

[AP1Sean]

it is a preview of what is coming

Oh man, if it has anything to do with J's Racing parts on a S2000 then you have all my respect in the world lol. btw do you already have your S? what year/ color?
Sean.

[M@]

some paint stripper got on me a few times...shit sucks like hell
feels like a red ant sting.....and i was doing some finishing touches and accidently rubbed off my H sign on my cap for the rim....lolllll (i put it back on after i was finished with everything) i didnt leave it on the whole time now
Did you use chemical gloves like I clearly suggested? ;Slap:

[bo0stedk2o]

yeah i did wear them but some drips of the stripper got on my arms..shit burns

[M@]

Shitty. Did it work very well? I'm too lazy to read right now. :D

[bo0stedk2o]

yeah works good...just gotta have patience and let it set

[2genCRX]

why dont you just have them sand/media blasted?

[bo0stedk2o]

nah paint stripper was pretty easy to use