Need some help.

Jonesy McGraw · 07-14-2009, 12:11 PM

Looking to have the paint totally remove from my stock rims. Give them a polished aluminum look. Does anyone know how or who to contact to have this done?

Thank you

theduckllr · 07-14-2009, 12:14 PM

Lynn pwdercoating bead blasted several of mine prior to alteration. Several bodyshops can assist you as well. Parks Royal has done alot of work for me with great results.

Cider · 07-14-2009, 12:54 PM

Jak's stripping on Chinden is an alternative to media-blasting. You could also use aircraft stripper and DIY, although it's a messy job.

normanrc51 · 07-14-2009, 01:05 PM

I agree on the aircraft stripper, but i would recommend taking your tires off as this stuff can change the color of the rubber and it won't come clean. With the aircraft stripper it is best to do it a couple of times. And then sand down to clean it off and end work up to a very fine sand paper then polish. have done it a couple of times and it looks good when done. A suggestion is to maybe have them clear coated once done. As aluminum scratches real easy, or put a good protectant on it. But one thing with clear coat is if it gets scratched deep you can't just go back and sand and polish like you can with bare aluminum.

Just my

Jonesy McGraw · 07-14-2009, 02:37 PM

Thank ya'll very much for the replies. I have heard of the aircraft cleaner. I have also heard it is some nasty stuff. Does it eat through rubber gloves? What do you think i could use to polish and protect it?

packer71 · 07-14-2009, 02:40 PM

once you get them stripped and to the finish you like, Hub Cap Annies in Meridian clear coats wheels. You may give them a call to see how much they would charge you. I believe it is the same clear that they use on aircraft, if I'm remembering correctly.

Cider · 07-14-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonesy McGraw

Thank ya'll very much for the replies. I have heard of the aircraft cleaner. I have also heard it is some nasty stuff. Does it eat through rubber gloves? What do you think i could use to polish and protect it?

I used some long chemical-resistant gloves that I found at Home Depot, and they are still intact. They kind of look like the yellow ones that you clean toilets with, but they are black. Goggles are a good idea, too.

07-14-2009, 12:11 PM	#1
Jonesy McGraw Member Joined: Jun 2009 From: Mountain Home, ID Posts: 32 I Ride: 2004 GSXR 750	Need some help. Looking to have the paint totally remove from my stock rims. Give them a polished aluminum look. Does anyone know how or who to contact to have this done? Thank you

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07-14-2009, 12:14 PM	#2
theduckllr Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007 From: Boise Posts: 2,686 I Ride: The Armageddon bike, Orange Crush, Panagale Tricolor	Lynn pwdercoating bead blasted several of mine prior to alteration. Several bodyshops can assist you as well. Parks Royal has done alot of work for me with great results.

07-14-2009, 12:54 PM	#3
Cider Senior Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,349	Jak's stripping on Chinden is an alternative to media-blasting. You could also use aircraft stripper and DIY, although it's a messy job.

07-14-2009, 01:05 PM	#4
normanrc51 Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: Boise Posts: 687 I Ride: 97 Sporty, 2001 Stunt F4i	I agree on the aircraft stripper, but i would recommend taking your tires off as this stuff can change the color of the rubber and it won't come clean. With the aircraft stripper it is best to do it a couple of times. And then sand down to clean it off and end work up to a very fine sand paper then polish. have done it a couple of times and it looks good when done. A suggestion is to maybe have them clear coated once done. As aluminum scratches real easy, or put a good protectant on it. But one thing with clear coat is if it gets scratched deep you can't just go back and sand and polish like you can with bare aluminum. Just my

07-14-2009, 02:37 PM	#5
Jonesy McGraw Member Joined: Jun 2009 From: Mountain Home, ID Posts: 32 I Ride: 2004 GSXR 750	Thank ya'll very much for the replies. I have heard of the aircraft cleaner. I have also heard it is some nasty stuff. Does it eat through rubber gloves? What do you think i could use to polish and protect it?

07-14-2009, 02:40 PM	#6
packer71 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007 From: Meridian Posts: 490	once you get them stripped and to the finish you like, Hub Cap Annies in Meridian clear coats wheels. You may give them a call to see how much they would charge you. I believe it is the same clear that they use on aircraft, if I'm remembering correctly.