clear coat?

*91explorer1009* · 08-19-2004, 11:43 PM

I can't get the clear coat off my rims, their so old and they look horrible, I even tried regular paint thinner, and also nevr dull but it did nothing still crappy. I just want the clear coat off so I can maybe get them to look half decent. Please help

the_tool_man · 08-20-2004, 07:47 AM

Hi 91explorer1009:

Try either acetone or laquer thinner. If these don't work, you'll have to use a chemical paint remover. Get something with methylene chloride in it.

I once had to clean up an old set of wheels from a Monte Carlo. Nothing would get the clearcoat off. I finally just sandblasted them. I wouldn't recommend that approach if you want to polish your wheels, however.

Regards,
John.

08-19-2004, 11:43 PM	#1
91explorer1009 Elite Explorer NJ 91 sport Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 266 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	clear coat? I can't get the clear coat off my rims, their so old and they look horrible, I even tried regular paint thinner, and also nevr dull but it did nothing still crappy. I just want the clear coat off so I can maybe get them to look half decent. Please help __________________ 91 explorer eddie bauer sport - 2 inch skyjacker lift -

08-20-2004, 07:47 AM	#2
the_tool_man Wannabe Elite Explorer Spartanburg, SC '01 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 310 Vehicle Specs	Hi 91explorer1009: Try either acetone or laquer thinner. If these don't work, you'll have to use a chemical paint remover. Get something with methylene chloride in it. I once had to clean up an old set of wheels from a Monte Carlo. Nothing would get the clearcoat off. I finally just sandblasted them. I wouldn't recommend that approach if you want to polish your wheels, however. Regards, John.