paint stripper + rims = ok???

[[T][L]]

is it ok to use paint stripper to strip the paint off the rims?

[gReY-oNe]

if u want to repaint it
y dont u just sand it off???

but if u wanted to strip the paint to get it back to the alloy it was b4 it wouldnt look teh same
cos wen teh rims was painted it would most prob have been sanded down

[Nuttz]

yeah if u are going to paint it again... you could just rough up the old paint/fix scratches and paint over it.

[honda_ek4]

yeah its fine.. i used paint stripper on my rims.. sanding is simply to hard..
i used paint stripper and removed most of the paint but after that sanded it..
realli messy job

[dsp26]

yeah just sand it down coz you don't wanna have to use metal primer again... same as respraying a car.

use a semi-rough wire brush drill piece

slight hijack.. is sanding the only other alternative to sandblasting powder coat off rims??

[n/a]

terry using a paint stripper will remove any rust protection on the rim. if you do use stripper then make sure you prime it before you spray.

[honda_ek4]

terry using a paint stripper will remove any rust protection on the rim. if you do use stripper then make sure you prime it before you spray.
hehe i didnt use any primer and it turned out fine.. i jst sanded it after and sprayed over it..

ps. how do u noe my name bro?

[underglow]

hehe i didnt use any primer and it turned out fine.. i jst sanded it after and sprayed over it..

ps. how do u noe my name bro?

http://terryek1.blogspot.com/ maybe? lol

[n/a]

hehe i didnt use any primer and it turned out fine.. i jst sanded it after and sprayed over it..

ps. how do u noe my name bro?

that would be a coincidence, the thread starter is terry :eek:

i did the same with my old set of rims, no problems, but then a pro told me that you strip away all the protective layers too.. :thumbdwn:

[honda_ek4]

LOL thats a big coincidence.. im a more hektic "terry" tho..JKZ

[Mst_Mugen]

i did both on my OEM rims.. i recon sanding down is soo much better!! cuz if u dont strip the paint properly, then you'll get raised surfaces where the paint wasnt stripped perperly... sanding them down avoids this problem... all u basically have to do is sand down the clear coat, and ur good to go.... wouldnt hurt to prime either afta sanding

[honda_ek4]

it took me a day to sand one rim.. whereas 1 day to finish 2 rims using the paint stripper..

personally after both results, the sanded rim looked better but it was to hard sanding all 4 so i preferred using the paint stripper even though there was a slight difference in the end

[[T][L]]

doesnt really matter now as my car got stolen...
thanks for the tips anyway