StuntmanMike

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How hard would it be to refinish a stock polished WS6 wheel that has the clear peeling in places?

I'm looking for a set for my Formy, and it seems like since these wheels are now 8 years old, they'll need some work.

OR, would it be worth a hundred or two more to buy a set in mint condition (no peeling clear or curb rash) vs. one that needs to be refinished?

Thanks!

FrankSS

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what you can do is go to the parts store and buy some aircraft stripper in an aerisol can. just spray the wheels down with it and let it set to strip the clear coat off the rim. then wash them down good, and you will be at bare metal.

then get some fine sand paper and wet sand them to get them good and smooth. next get some good polish and polish the rims up really good. and you can get whatever you want to seal the metal. I heard Zoop-Seal is some good stuff. but that is what u can do.

SIC LSX

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aircraft stripper in an aerisol can. Spray on let sit for 10 mins or so then wipe of and then polish. It will shine more then new

StuntmanMike

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Thanks for the info!

So this really isn't that hard to do then?

FrankSS

iTrader: (18)

nope its really easy... just make sure you get all of the clear coat off of the metal. And if you rim has any pitting, then u can just sand it down to make it like new. I would wet sand it with some very fine paper anyways just to get it perfect. If I had to guess, i would say a full weekend, and u will have some great lookin rims

Brad Hutchcraft

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What they said. BUT, with that being said, there are a few other considerations. First, if the wheel is bent, or has a hop in it at all (common damage from pot holes) you will need to have them straightened, so take that into consideration as well. Also, think about curbing rash as well. It may be cheaper to just buy a nice set, when you think about those considerations.

xBROKEx

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you may be able to just have them chromed, that would save you lots of time in the future cleaning them

colby72olds

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yup, aircraft remover is the ****! wear gloves though
not to disagree with DansRedz, but the aircraft remover in the jug...the stuff you apply with a brush, has always seemed to work better for me, than the aerosol can.