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spoonfed · 01-30-2004, 01:31 PM

My friend just gave me a set of 92 se wheels.. the nice ones with the spokes but looks like the clear coat is peeling in some areas.. how do i remove the rest of it to get a nice even color? Thanks

Rownan · 01-30-2004, 01:37 PM

Sand paper. Then repaint.

Rennen · 01-30-2004, 05:44 PM

Do this:
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=33112

fast, easy, less effort than sanding.

-Matt

CraigB · 01-30-2004, 06:08 PM

For a stripper, I've used Aircraft Remover with good results on my truck's wheels.

spoonfed · 01-31-2004, 12:45 AM

great link!.. i'm gonna go ahead and dismount the tires and give this a try!. thanks!

spoonfed · 02-03-2004, 05:09 PM

just curious also, where do i buy aircraft remover and also will my rims need another clear coat or its just as sturdy without it?

THX1138 · 02-03-2004, 06:43 PM

You can get aircraft remover at pretty much any hardware store. Look in the area with other paint stripper-type products.

After the wheels are stripped, it'd be best to recoat them. You can do without it if you like, but they're way easier to keep clean if they're clearcoated.

spoonfed · 02-04-2004, 09:01 AM

is recoating something i can do myself and also what will happen to the rims if i dont recoat? just harder to clean? Thanks for replys

misnomer · 02-04-2004, 02:43 PM

Shouldn't it just be a matter of spraying some clearcoat on there? Is there anything special that won't get chewed up by brake dust so much?

spoonfed · 02-06-2004, 09:31 AM

yes i guess what type of clearcoat should i use?

01-30-2004, 01:31 PM	#1
spoonfed Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: EastCoast Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my 92 s13 wheels are peeling.. How do i get the rest off? My friend just gave me a set of 92 se wheels.. the nice ones with the spokes but looks like the clear coat is peeling in some areas.. how do i remove the rest of it to get a nice even color? Thanks

01-30-2004, 05:44 PM	#3
Rennen Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stafford, VA Age: 42 Posts: 882 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Rennen Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do this: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=33112 fast, easy, less effort than sanding. -Matt __________________ '89 Nissan 240SX fastback: #23 DSP/RallyMod2/Track Slut '95 BMW 540i 6 speed: Ultimate Commuting Machine PFM Racing www.solo2.org www.midwest240sx.com

01-30-2004, 06:08 PM	#4
CraigB Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Asbury, MO Age: 44 Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For a stripper, I've used Aircraft Remover with good results on my truck's wheels. __________________ Craig [email protected]

02-04-2004, 09:01 AM	#8
spoonfed Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: EastCoast Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is recoating something i can do myself and also what will happen to the rims if i dont recoat? just harder to clean? Thanks for replys Last edited by spoonfed; 02-04-2004 at 12:21 PM..

02-04-2004, 02:43 PM	#9
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Shouldn't it just be a matter of spraying some clearcoat on there? Is there anything special that won't get chewed up by brake dust so much? __________________ Rowsdower saves us and saves all the world!

01-30-2004, 01:37 PM	#2
Rownan Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Waterford, MI Age: 43 Posts: 133 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sand paper. Then repaint.

01-31-2004, 12:45 AM	#5
spoonfed Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: EastCoast Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	great link!.. i'm gonna go ahead and dismount the tires and give this a try!. thanks!

02-03-2004, 05:09 PM	#6
spoonfed Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: EastCoast Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just curious also, where do i buy aircraft remover and also will my rims need another clear coat or its just as sturdy without it?

02-03-2004, 06:43 PM	#7
THX1138 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 264 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You can get aircraft remover at pretty much any hardware store. Look in the area with other paint stripper-type products. After the wheels are stripped, it'd be best to recoat them. You can do without it if you like, but they're way easier to keep clean if they're clearcoated.

02-06-2004, 09:31 AM	#10
spoonfed Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: EastCoast Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yes i guess what type of clearcoat should i use?