Senor PuffPuff Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I'm going to paint the stock 5-spoke wheels (the 00-02 LS wheels), but I really need to get that crappy clear-coat stuff off, and I'm not quite sure how to go about it. I've thought about sanding it off, but that will take a LOT of manual sanding. I've also thought about using some sort of paint stripper, but I don't want to damage the aluminum. Hopefully someone else has done this or knows someone who has, I basically just need help getting that clear coat off. Mine is in REALLY bad shape because of all the salt used on the roads during winter up here in Ontario. It's cracked and peeling and I just really need to do something about it before the salt starts to eat away at the aluminum too much more. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) Aircraft stripper from local auto parts store. It will take all the clear/paint off easily and quickly. Edited November 30, 2012 by jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 ^ x2 on that. I used that on my Gp wheels to remove the clear coat on the rim. Then I polished out the aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor PuffPuff Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Great, thanks guys I'll give that a try... But also part 2 to this question - does anyone know where I can find some clear coat for the rims as well? I need something that won't come off as easily as the OEM clear... I'm thinking maybe epoxy clear coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Get a clear power coat. That will last a really long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) Great, thanks guys I'll give that a try... But also part 2 to this question - does anyone know where I can find some clear coat for the rims as well? I need something that won't come off as easily as the OEM clear... I'm thinking maybe epoxy clear coat? the automotive paint stores sell the clear coat and catalyst. and might have a pre-val sprayer if you don't have a paint gun/compressor. however it will still peel off over time. you would have to decide if you are keeping those wheels forever and want powdercoat or not. Edited December 3, 2012 by Garrett Powered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72cuttysupreme Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 X3 Aircraft paint stripper, and powdercoat is the way to go. But if you can't afford the powder coat paint then head to Advance or O'reillys and get some VHT gloss black epoxy paint. Works like a charm on aluminum. But make sure you sand it well after you strip it or the paint wont bond correctly. I would go no higher than a 320 grit paper for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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