stripping and polishing 10spoke ss wheels???
04-15-2008, 05:18 PM
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stripping and polishing 10spoke ss wheels??? I was wondering if anyone out there has stripped the silver paint off of there 10spoke ss wheels and polished them there selves. Iam looking into doing this and I already know its a lot of work but can it be done and what should I buy for sandpaper and other things. Any would be awsome thanks. Pics would also be appreciated.
04-16-2008, 05:37 PM
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I am working on mine right now....sand down any imperfections with 320 grit paper, then applying a light coat of primer, followed by 2 coats of Duplicolor silver wheel paint, then 400 grit wet sanding, another coat of silver, then painting the spokes with 2 coats of black wheel paint, wet sand again, another black coat, and 3 coats of clear. I'll post pics when I'm done with the first one.
04-17-2008, 07:10 AM
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yeah, no offense but Iam looking to have the wheels stripped by sandblasting them, and I was looking into a kit from the eastwood company that smoothes and polishes mag and aluminum wheels, just want to know if anyone has done this.
04-17-2008, 11:46 AM
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Yeah I tried aircraft stripper first, and it worked somewhat but not as good or as quick as paying 25$ to have one wheel stripped. Its more of the polishing that Iam concerned about. Like what if any kits I should buy, etc...
