Newbie help on rims clearcoat

nathanj · 02-15-02, 09:43

I'm ashamed to say that my rims are in pretty bad condition, They are stock 1995 integra gs-r alluminum rims with a clearcoat. the problem is, the clearcoat is peeling off and looks really horrible. so my question is, can I get a product that will remove the clearcoat so that I can just polish the allu. underneath, or do I have to get them repaired somewhere? I would rather just remove the rest of the clearcoat, because I'll probably get new rims before too long, but for now it's driving me crazy!
Any help would be much appreciated.

DETAILKING · 02-15-02, 10:56

This was asked before and FORREST gave the info on how to do this and what products to use.........

Guess My Name · 02-15-02, 11:22

I remember that thread and I think there was another that showroom lincoln said some stuff in.

It was not that old maybe a month.

RH · 02-15-02, 11:31

Aircraft solvent/stripper is what you want to use to remove the clear. It's sold most everywhere.

nathanj · 02-15-02, 11:51

Thank's alot, I had done a search earlier, but I couldn't find anything. So I searched for Forrest's posts and found the one you were talking about. Sorry for the repost.

Sherri Zann · 02-15-02, 01:21

Could you put a link to that thread here? I just did a search and came up empty. I've got some damage to the clearcoat on the rims that I need to fix, too.

Thanks,
Sherri

BradE · 02-15-02, 01:25

Be very careful when using clear coat stripper, it's some pretty harsh stuff! Make sure you wear gloves and do it in an area with proper ventilation.

BradE · 02-15-02, 01:27

Here is the link http://www.autopia-carport.com/forum...clearcoat+rims