Stripping & Polishing OEM WS6 Wheels
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.