How to remove flaking paint from OEM 18s?
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08-25-2011, 12:38 PM
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How to remove flaking paint from OEM 18s?
Hey everyone,
When I bought my '03 G coupe, the previous owner had done a DIY and painted the OEM 18s a gunmetal color.
Sweet! Unfortunately, the paint is flaking now. 
I was wondering if using a paint thinner would damage the aluminum? How would I go about removing the paint and revealing a (hopefully) shiny OEM wheel underneath?
I can upload pics, but everyone probably knows what nasty flaking wheels look like.
When I bought my '03 G coupe, the previous owner had done a DIY and painted the OEM 18s a gunmetal color.
Sweet! Unfortunately, the paint is flaking now. I was wondering if using a paint thinner would damage the aluminum? How would I go about removing the paint and revealing a (hopefully) shiny OEM wheel underneath?I can upload pics, but everyone probably knows what nasty flaking wheels look like.
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09-14-2011, 04:40 PM
It looks like they didn't prep/sand the wheel properly before painting.
You would need to resand the entire wheel...then spray with a sandable primer....sanding in between coats....and then try to get a similar color to the original wheels.....
That color is too dark. I know it is virtually impossible to match the OEM color on the 18" wheels.
I had pretty good success with a diamond dust silver paint, and cleared it with a clear made for rims..... I only did some minor touch ups, I never touched the entire face of the wheel. I painted the flat surface in between the spokes and lip only....
I will see if I can attach a couple shots.
You would need to resand the entire wheel...then spray with a sandable primer....sanding in between coats....and then try to get a similar color to the original wheels.....
That color is too dark. I know it is virtually impossible to match the OEM color on the 18" wheels.
I had pretty good success with a diamond dust silver paint, and cleared it with a clear made for rims..... I only did some minor touch ups, I never touched the entire face of the wheel. I painted the flat surface in between the spokes and lip only....
I will see if I can attach a couple shots.
#5
09-16-2011, 07:43 AM
It looks like they didn't prep/sand the wheel properly before painting.
You would need to resand the entire wheel...then spray with a sandable primer....sanding in between coats....and then try to get a similar color to the original wheels.....
That color is too dark. I know it is virtually impossible to match the OEM color on the 18" wheels.
I had pretty good success with a diamond dust silver paint, and cleared it with a clear made for rims..... I only did some minor touch ups, I never touched the entire face of the wheel. I painted the flat surface in between the spokes and lip only....
I will see if I can attach a couple shots.
You would need to resand the entire wheel...then spray with a sandable primer....sanding in between coats....and then try to get a similar color to the original wheels.....
That color is too dark. I know it is virtually impossible to match the OEM color on the 18" wheels.
I had pretty good success with a diamond dust silver paint, and cleared it with a clear made for rims..... I only did some minor touch ups, I never touched the entire face of the wheel. I painted the flat surface in between the spokes and lip only....
I will see if I can attach a couple shots.
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