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How to remove spray paint from alum. slot wheels? #1562716 01/13/14 02:46 PM 01/13/14 02:46 PM
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TX9H6E4CUDA OP master Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,796 minnarusta	I just picked up a set of 15 inch Aluminum slots from the local u pull r parts for scrap price. They are in good shape except someone had spray painted them black at one point. Now how can I remove the spray paint with out damaging the face of the wheel? Thanks for any help For the absolute best powder coating go to J.I.T powder coating, contact infomation is in my personal profile..

Re: How to remove spray paint from alum. slot wheels? [Re: TX9H6E4CUDA] #1562717 01/13/14 02:56 PM 01/13/14 02:56 PM
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OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA	I've had them sandblasted a bunch of times in the past, no problems. (I usually have them polished afterwards..)

Re: How to remove spray paint from alum. slot wheels? [Re: TX9H6E4CUDA] #1562718 01/13/14 03:08 PM 01/13/14 03:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,216 NO RUST IN AZ!!! A azmopar I Live Here
azmopar I Live Here A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,216 NO RUST IN AZ!!!	Quote: I just picked up a set of 15 inch Aluminum slots from the local u pull r parts for scrap price. They are in good shape except someone had spray painted them black at one point. Now how can I remove the spray paint with out damaging the face of the wheel? Thanks for any help try soda blasting 70 Challenger Convertible 340 six pak CLONE? 70 Duster real FM3 car 65 Dart Charger FOR SALE #NONIKESEVER A Real man aint afraid to drive PINK!!!! 67 Plymouth Valiant PILOT CAR 273 Commando 4 spd

Re: How to remove spray paint from alum. slot wheels? [Re: azmopar] #1562719 01/13/14 03:21 PM 01/13/14 03:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger
OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA	Quote: Quote: I just picked up a set of 15 inch Aluminum slots from the local u pull r parts for scrap price. They are in good shape except someone had spray painted them black at one point. Now how can I remove the spray paint with out damaging the face of the wheel? Thanks for any help try soda blasting Shaking a Dr. Pepper and opening it over the wheels?

Re: How to remove spray paint from alum. slot wheels? [Re: OzHemi] #1562720 01/13/14 03:55 PM 01/13/14 03:55 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,216 NO RUST IN AZ!!! A azmopar I Live Here
azmopar I Live Here A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,216 NO RUST IN AZ!!!	Quote: Quote: Quote: I just picked up a set of 15 inch Aluminum slots from the local u pull r parts for scrap price. They are in good shape except someone had spray painted them black at one point. Now how can I remove the spray paint with out damaging the face of the wheel? Thanks for any help try soda blasting Shaking a Dr. Pepper and opening it over the wheels? lol no 70 Challenger Convertible 340 six pak CLONE? 70 Duster real FM3 car 65 Dart Charger FOR SALE #NONIKESEVER A Real man aint afraid to drive PINK!!!! 67 Plymouth Valiant PILOT CAR 273 Commando 4 spd

Re: How to remove spray paint from alum. slot wheels? [Re: TX9H6E4CUDA] #1562721 01/13/14 04:16 PM 01/13/14 04:16 PM
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Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Heated pressure washer will remove the paint without hurting the wheels or the finish under the paint in most cases.

Re: How to remove spray paint from alum. slot wheels? [Re: TX9H6E4CUDA] #1562722 01/13/14 05:23 PM 01/13/14 05:23 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,582 Rust Belt, SW PA Silver70 I Live Here
Silver70 I Live Here Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,582 Rust Belt, SW PA	My guess would be they are already sanded or blasted under the paint. I'd buy a spray can of paint stripper and let it lift then pressure wash them. 68 Road Runner, 69 Belvedere, 71 Challenger Vert 340 barracuda, 01 Ram CTD, 95 Ram, 04 Ram, 85 Daytona turbo Z 66 GTO, 06 Magnum RT AWD. 07 Ram CTD, 07 Ram

Re: How to remove spray paint from alum. slot wheels? [Re: Silver70] #1562723 01/13/14 09:27 PM 01/13/14 09:27 PM
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Powerflow pro stock P Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,295 New Jersey	The paint stripper can damage the aluminum. I wouldn't use it. Try lacquer thinner on a rag instead.

Re: How to remove spray paint from alum. slot wheels? [Re: Powerflow] #1562724 01/13/14 10:15 PM 01/13/14 10:15 PM
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340SHORTY Truck Nut Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa	brake fluid I am truckless..

Re: How to remove spray paint from alum. slot wheels? [Re: 340SHORTY] #1562725 01/13/14 10:43 PM 01/13/14 10:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,216 NO RUST IN AZ!!! A azmopar I Live Here
azmopar I Live Here A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,216 NO RUST IN AZ!!!	Quote: brake fluid and prob wont hurt the alum finish 70 Challenger Convertible 340 six pak CLONE? 70 Duster real FM3 car 65 Dart Charger FOR SALE #NONIKESEVER A Real man aint afraid to drive PINK!!!! 67 Plymouth Valiant PILOT CAR 273 Commando 4 spd

Re: How to remove spray paint from alum. slot wheels? [Re: 340SHORTY] #1562726 01/13/14 10:56 PM 01/13/14 10:56 PM
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astrobuf mopar Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 654 MN	Quote: brake fluid Most likely this was painted with a rattle can. Either lacquer thinner or brake fluid and elbow grease should do it without damaging the original clear powder coat. Astrobuf

Re: How to remove spray paint from alum. slot wheels? [Re: 340SHORTY] #1562727 01/13/14 11:04 PM 01/13/14 11:04 PM
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moparpollack Lil Herman Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 15,118 85086	Quote: brake fluid x2 Bought a set of weld wheels pained black and brake fluid removed the paint no problem. 56 Plaza 63 D100 step side 67 Coronet, 68 Roadrunner, 69 Super Bees, 69 Coronet 500 convertible, 70 Roadrunner Post, 79 D150 360, and a severe case of Mopar a,d,d

Re: How to remove spray paint from alum. slot wheels? [Re: moparpollack] #1562728 01/14/14 02:13 AM 01/14/14 02:13 AM
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RodStRace I Live Here Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,481 Chino Valley	I agree. soak some paper towels in BF and lay them on the wheels, then bag them in plastic. Let 'em sit a few days, then hose off.

Re: How to remove spray paint from alum. slot wheels? [Re: RodStRace] #1562729 01/14/14 03:45 AM 01/14/14 03:45 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,938 Spokane Valley, WA Big Bad Bee I Live Here
Big Bad Bee I Live Here Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,938 Spokane Valley, WA	Another vote for laquer thinner. Should take care of it in short order. brake fluid is nasty stuff. I don't even like using it on brakes! I’m listening.

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