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Old 07-30-2009, 03:14 PM   #1
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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?
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Old 07-30-2009, 04:14 PM   #2
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Have them sandblasted
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Old 07-30-2009, 07:13 PM   #3
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Find a local powdercoater. They will have a sandblaster and can blast them and then powder them for you- one stop shopping.
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Old 07-30-2009, 09:20 PM   #4
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What if he wants to do it himself? Is there a product or technique available to the OP?
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Old 07-30-2009, 09:50 PM   #5
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Check out this article:

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Old 07-30-2009, 10:57 PM   #6
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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.

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Old 08-01-2009, 12:09 AM   #7
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Wet sand them with fine sanding sponge and Super Clean. You're going to have to re-polish them anyway.
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