02 NHRA

At work and don't have time to read all the posts...if I do this on 02 T/A wheels is that a good start for painting them? Was thinking about a media blast but this seems like it could save me a few coins.

02 NHRA

Yeah, got to thinking and this is just stripping the clear and won't do anything on platting. Now to find out if blazing is an option...

02 NHRA

Yeah, got to thinking and this is just stripping the clear and won't do anything on platting. Now to find out if blasting is an option...

jjrace112

This may be a dumb question, but do I need to have the tires off to do the stripping?

stroked383HSR

iTrader: (12)

makes it alot easier to do with the tire out of the way.....but its up to you.

ramairetransam

iTrader: (18)

It will stain the tire like brownish. I did it last year on shitty tires and it stained a little

jjrace112

Thanks guys. Going to Autozone tomorrow. I'll just try to tape off the tires. I don't really want to break them down and re-balance $$$.

oldNslow89TA

iTrader: (1)

Going to do this Saturday, spray or liquid stripper best? Have a pressure washer, just wanting to do it quickly so I can mount new tires after.

BlkBird2000

iTrader: (10)

Can someone please post a picture of what stripper to use? I used these 3 and not one of them worked. Tired of wasting money!

BlkBird2000

iTrader: (10)

Bump.

hdtp ws6 formula

iTrader: (82)

The last picture you posted is what I've used on 3 different sets. Worked fine.

contraststriker

iTrader: (14)

I used the TAL-STRIP that Advanced Auto Parts sells, worked great. I did it with tires on without issue. I sanded every wheel starting at 300 grit and up until polished. Some had curb rash and in those areas I went as low as 100 grit...I've probably got a total of 10 hours into freaking polishing.

Sifu

Aircraft always did the job for me. Have you thought about trying Permatex gasket remover?

Ponti_n_Monte

sweet thread... new ideas

cjb6970

Anyone have any feedback on how they look a few weeks after removing the clear and polishing? I dd my 01 trans am and I'm not afraid of a little work but at the same time I don't want to have to buff the wheels once a week.

That being said, has anyone discovered a good clear and/or clear coat process that works well for re-clearing once they're all polished up? I know a lot of clear coats won't stick to a mirror finish.

KissMyWhiteSS

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I have a set of the factory silver painted ZR1's that need to be refinished. I hear it's a nightmare to try and do this to these wheels, yet some say it can be done and has been done. I think i may strip them and repaint them though.

Mildphil

^^bump