Applying New Clearcoat On Factory Wheels - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

MikeTEC · 05-13-2001, 04:27 PM

Has anyone ever removed old clearcoat on their factory 91-94 Explorer aluminum wheels, reconditioned them, and put new clearcoat back on? Would appreciate your thoughts/input. Thanks. Mike

*01EB5.0* · 05-14-2001, 06:47 AM

I've never had this done, but i know there are places you can send tem out to that will clearcoat them, chrome them, paint them, etc. I also am not sure of the price.

LukeDog3D · 05-16-2001, 11:48 PM

Hey I bought some clearcoat in a can and tried to do that to my wheels...3 of them came out okay but then the fourth wheel had a yellow tint to it...i went crazy with some turpentine and screwed up the finish royally. (i was just trying to strip the clear coat off so i could try to coat it again) Anyway, I ended up getting them redone professionally. It costed 300 bucks for that. I think it was worth it, because i really really like the stock wheels. So...clearcoat them yourself...but do it very carefully, and dont use cheap clearcoat, and clean them up really good before you start...etc etc

later

Big Poppa · 05-17-2001, 12:14 AM

I have been thinking about trying this, what did you use to take off the old clearcoat. Just wet sand it? I did it on my girlfriends jeep and they came out good, but they were trashed when I started.

LukeDog3D · 05-17-2001, 09:17 PM

I didnt really get all the old clearcoat off...I just kind of ruffed them up with some 240 grit. I was scared of sanding thru the clearcoat and scratching the machined finish all up. If I had to do it all over again, i'd just go straight to the rim shop. It costed a buttload, but like i said, they look brand new.

05-13-2001, 04:27 PM	#1
MikeTEC Wannabe Elite Explorer Central Texas 93 EB & 96 5.0 Limited Ed Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 527 Vehicle Specs	Applying New Clearcoat On Factory Wheels Has anyone ever removed old clearcoat on their factory 91-94 Explorer aluminum wheels, reconditioned them, and put new clearcoat back on? Would appreciate your thoughts/input. Thanks. Mike

05-14-2001, 06:47 AM	#2
01EB5.0 Elite Explorer Allendale, MI 2001 Eddie Bauer V-8 AWD Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 3,705 Vehicle Specs	I've never had this done, but i know there are places you can send tem out to that will clearcoat them, chrome them, paint them, etc. I also am not sure of the price. __________________ 2001 Eddie Bauer 5.0L V-8 AWD 152,000 miles...K&N drop-in...P275/70R16 Dueler A/T REVO (second set..first ones lasted 98,000 miles! ), OME rear suspension, TT in front, aletzzas, white gauges, painted interior

05-16-2001, 11:48 PM	#3
LukeDog3D Wannabe Elite Explorer Lafayette, Louisiana '92 Sport Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 530 Vehicle Specs	Hey I bought some clearcoat in a can and tried to do that to my wheels...3 of them came out okay but then the fourth wheel had a yellow tint to it...i went crazy with some turpentine and screwed up the finish royally. (i was just trying to strip the clear coat off so i could try to coat it again) Anyway, I ended up getting them redone professionally. It costed 300 bucks for that. I think it was worth it, because i really really like the stock wheels. So...clearcoat them yourself...but do it very carefully, and dont use cheap clearcoat, and clean them up really good before you start...etc etc later __________________ Yes, I already soaked it in liquid wrench. Dean Gresham 92 Sport

05-17-2001, 12:14 AM	#4
Big Poppa Wannabe Elite Explorer Safety Harbor/ Gainesville, FL '96 V8 Limited Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 605 Vehicle Specs	I have been thinking about trying this, what did you use to take off the old clearcoat. Just wet sand it? I did it on my girlfriends jeep and they came out good, but they were trashed when I started. __________________ '96 V8 Limited For Sale

05-17-2001, 09:17 PM	#5
LukeDog3D Wannabe Elite Explorer Lafayette, Louisiana '92 Sport Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 530 Vehicle Specs	I didnt really get all the old clearcoat off...I just kind of ruffed them up with some 240 grit. I was scared of sanding thru the clearcoat and scratching the machined finish all up. If I had to do it all over again, i'd just go straight to the rim shop. It costed a buttload, but like i said, they look brand new. __________________ Yes, I already soaked it in liquid wrench. Dean Gresham 92 Sport