Flush wheel with plenty of cold water to remove paint stripper. Reapply stripper to any remaining areas, let sit per instructions, then scrub area with pad to remove coating. Remove coating using either a plastic scraper or a Scuff pad.

Remove the old finish – Use Paint Stripper to remove paint, powder coating or clear coats. If found, seek out a professional to have repairs done or replace wheel. Eastwood’s PRE (#10041Z) is ideal for removing stubborn road tar.įully inspect wheels – Inspect entire wheel for cracks, especially around bead and lug nut areas. NOTE: If tire cannot be removed, tape and protect it if chemical strippers are to be used to remove old finishes.Ĭompletely clean wheel – Use a soap and water solution to remove road tar and contaminants. Remove tire from wheel to obtain best results – This way your wheel can be thoroughly inspected, cleaned, buffed or painted around the entire bead area. You'll also need a plastic paint scraper (a putty knife will do, as will plastic filler spreaders), non-woven abrasive pads, a natural bristle brush, and plenty of clean water. Be sure to wear rubber gloves and suitable eye protection. It's a good idea to put down a plastic drop cloth and wear chemical-resistant clothing while using the stripper. Also, buffing wheels operate at over 2000 rpm, and could potentially throw off bits of cloth and compound. This works with just about any aluminum wheel you choose to polish and buff.īefore starting the stripping process or buffing, be sure to read and adhere to Eastwood's Safety Precautions found in the instruction booklet included with the product paint strippers are toxic. Using Eastwood's Wheel Smoothing and Buffing Kit, we were able to take an old BMW 325i 'bottle cap' wheel from dull to better than new condition. MAG AND ALUMINUM WHEEL POLISHING & BUFFINGĪluminun wheel polishing can make cast factory-machine-polished wheels look like new! You'll even be able to get a custom look by painting or powder-coating accent areas prior to a final protectant coating. Headlights - Taillights - Accessories - More.

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