how to get clear coat off of wheel lip???

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08-06-08, 02:40 PM

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how to get clear coat off of wheel lip???

Im thinking of taking of the clearcoat off of my wheels

what would be the better way of doing this ??

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08-06-08, 09:59 PM

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are you sure you're sure you want to do this? after the clear coat is off, you will have to polish and polish to make them shiny, not only the first time, but all subsequent times...

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08-09-08, 07:37 PM

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use aircraft srtipper found at your local auto parts supply. did it on a couple sets of wheels i have.

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08-10-08, 01:34 AM

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Are you taking off the clearcoat to have them refinished?

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