I have an opptumity to get some 18's real cheap. The only thing wrong with them is the clear coat has alot of chips and scratches. T he aluminum is fine.
Thanks.
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Posts: 14575 From: Sioux Falls SD Registered: Dec 2002
The only thing that I'd beware of is that once the aluminum is bare it is a bear to keep clean and shiny without the clear coat on it. My wheels are bare aluminum, and keeping them looking good is a challenge. It takes a lot of Mother's aluminum polish and elbow grease about once every couple of months to make 'em look pretty.
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rogergarrison Member
Posts: 49601 From: A Western Caribbean Island/ Columbus, Ohio Registered: Apr 99
If I go to the trouble of stripping them, I never reclear them, it will just peel later on again. Just keep them clean. The Ferraro wheels are bare aluminum, about 7 years old and driven all year round, even on salted roads. I dont like them shiny like chrome, so just an occasional rub with steelwool and they look like I like them to.
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Toddster Member
Posts: 20871 From: Roswell, Georgia Registered: May 2001
When I stripped a set of GT wheels I used Permatex Spray-on Gasket remover. They can be bought at any auto parts store. You will need 1 can for each wheel and a small BRASS detail brush. The brass brush is incase there are ant small detail areas that need to be cleaned. (Brass won't hurt/mar the aluminum.) Spray wheels, wait about 15 minutes, scrub if/where needed, Rinse with a hose. Done!
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I am using normal paint stripper and a brass brush. Lifts the black paint right off and doesn't mar the aluminum. I tried bead blasting one of them and the paint just laughed at me. From what I am told having them anodized clear will give them the most durable finish. I am definately going to put clear on them after they are polished because I am lazy and don't want to do it again.
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cire36 Member
Posts: 674 From: Rio Rancho, NM Registered: Feb 2002
Tanks everyone. I think I will try the paint stripper route.
Once I get them cleaned off, I will leave them bare. I had a set of Prime 3 stars and they weren't clear coated. They had a very high polish on them and for the most part kept it. I sold them to a forum member about 3 yrs ago. If he is still here, I would like to know how they are doing. He bought them for his wifes car.
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