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Author:  carter [ Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:40 pm ]
Post subject:  to get old paint off rims
how do you get all the paint of rims becasue i want to spray them and they have all old paint on them crackin off in places how would i get this off quickly not sand blasting
Author:  belgord [ Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:44 pm ]
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You could use a paint stripper. But thats a bit messy and nasty chemicals. Just paste it on, wrap up the rims, keep them in a cool spot. hopefully the paint will just peel off. may take a few goes at it tho
Author:  gafmo [ Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:44 pm ]
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You could do the effort yourself and use a wire wheel.
Or get them Bead/Sand/Soda blasted but please ask them not touch the inside rim where the tyre connects :wink:
Author:  david rosenthal [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 1:02 am ]
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There are two basic chemicals [from any hardware] for paint and rust removal.
1 caustic soda mix up solution as per directions and place item in solution. this will remove paint, grease, oil and you can wash off with water.[this is also good for cleaning cylinder heads--removes carbon deposits]
2 hydro chloric acid mix with water[ ADD ACID TO WATER] 5 parts water to 1 part acid. immerse item. this will remove rust but will not attack parent metal. remove and wash off with sodium bi- carb[baking soda]

If you mix caustic soda and hydro chloric acid the chemicals turn into salt water.[harmless]

Remember these chemicals can cause harm if not handled correctly,[ wear chemical gloves and goggles] but are cheaper than most paint striper.
Author:  9YaTaH [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 5:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Bead
Remember that the tyre bead needs a roughened surface to grip the tyre bead on the inside of the rim :idea:
Author:  drmini in aust [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:09 pm ]
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Take the tyres off, sand or grit blast the lot, inside and out. :wink:
Author:  willy [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:19 pm ]
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9YaTaH wrote:
Remember that the tyre bead needs a roughened surface to grip the tyre bead on the inside of the rim :idea:


All performance Superlites and other aftermarket wheels I have seen are machined and very smooth.
Author:  Anto [ Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:40 am ]
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david rosenthal wrote:
1 caustic soda mix up solution as per directions and place item in solution. this will remove paint, grease, oil and you can wash off with water.[this is also good for cleaning cylinder heads--removes carbon deposits]


I used to use caustic oven cleaner as a paint stripper, worked quite well. Not sure if you can still get it.

Are the wheels alloy or steel? I would advise against sand blasting alloy wheels. Unless you like the sand-cast look. :wink:
Author:  carter [ Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:44 pm ]
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they are just standard mini rims.....not the clubman ones.....some have had more then one coat of paint and is cracking off in places. it looks horrible and i wont to get it off and respray them but not go to the cost of sand blasting them they quoted me 100 bux for the 5 so 20 bux each i think this is a bot steep...and im tryin to save for my engine and gear box so i dont wont to spend 100 bux on just getting them blasted? dad said chuck petrol on them then light????what ya reckon of this idea
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Sep 15, 2007 3:12 pm ]
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I'd use the Anton (GT) method-
go to Supercrap, buy a sand blast nozzle, buy or borrow a compressor and dry sand, do it on your lawn. Hose it in when finished.:)
Author:  jbeenz [ Sat Sep 15, 2007 3:44 pm ]
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go work for 10 hours, and pay for the blasting, its much easier/cleaner/simpler and less painfull than buggering about with paint stripper.

i do almost everything myself, but getting paint of wheels just sounds plain boaring, dirty and time consuming. :P
Author:  simon k [ Sat Sep 15, 2007 5:50 pm ]
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david rosenthal wrote:
1 caustic soda mix up solution as per directions and place item in solution. this will remove paint, grease, oil and you can wash off with water.[this is also good for cleaning cylinder heads--removes carbon deposits]


will this eat up alloy wheels, or is it safe?
Author:  awdmoke [ Sat Sep 15, 2007 6:59 pm ]
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Will dissolve the lot & produce explosive hydrogen gas :!:

Be warned - for steel rims only.
Author:  Fiji [ Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:04 pm ]
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sand paper :x elbow grease :wink:,,,,, very cheap
Author:  gafmo [ Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:58 pm ]
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$100 for 5 Wheels..that is a good price and considering it will only take a day and you will be clean. I spend 120 for 4 Alloy wheels to be blasted and they were perfect with no mucking around which I would do it again in a heart beat.
Just consider what I do..Polish Alloy wheels..Imagin how dirty I am at the moment and how long it takes me.
Spend the $100 you will be appy with your result :wink:
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