View Full Version : Stock Wheel Refinishing
Brillo1990
01-31-2011, 08:46 AM
On my 1990 I have some streaks ect. that look like something ran down the wheels and screwed up the finish. Has anyone found an easy way to refinish their wheels? Will a good paint stripper take the clear coat off so I can reshoot them with automotive clearcoat? I really don't want to have them blasted because I would have to polish them again before coating them. Also will they stay shiny after reshooting them with clearcoat as long as they are clean when I when I reshoot them? I know from experience stripper did not touch the clearcoat on my fork tubes on my bikes which is why I'm asking. I don't want to waste the money on stripper if I need to have them blasted. Thanks guys I love the registry site, lots of info and helpful guys here! :cheers:
LGAFF
01-31-2011, 09:38 AM
If a total refinsih is not needed, sand the area with 400 grit then 800, spray with clear.....
Brillo1990
01-31-2011, 10:02 AM
If a total refinsih is not needed, sand the area with 400 grit then 800, spray with clear..... I would have to look closer but I think it is under the clear coat. If it is on top then sanding it out and reclearing would work.:)
LGAFF
01-31-2011, 10:39 AM
You can sand it down in just the area...post a pic. Take down the area that is bad, lightly sand the rest and reshoot it.
Brillo1990
01-31-2011, 01:47 PM
You can sand it down in just the area...post a pic. Take down the area that is bad, lightly sand the rest and reshoot it.
All 4 wheels have some bad spots on them and after looking again it looks like some of it is under the clearcoat. My camera is broke so I can't post a good picture right now. Maybe I need to go get a new camera anyway. :mrgreen:
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