Powdercoat removal

[tmracing83]

What would be the best wayfor me to remove the powdercoat off my rims to restore them back to the original just chrome?

[D3UC3S]

Aircraft paint stripper

[OTG Signs]

sandblasting is what the powdercoater uses

[Tech5]

sand blasting ftw!~!


Air craftstripper ( the Gel not the spray ) rub a nice thick coat and in about 15mins rub off.... Works like a champ!

[dallasb84]

its better if you rough up the surface but aircraft stripper ftfw

[toxxxic]

lol its not gonna be chrome underneath, that's for sure.

[koi]

Aircraft paint stripper

We got a winner!

Remember to wear latex gloves with that shit also. It will burn like a mother fucker if it gets on your skin.

Ask me how I know. lol

[PURP]

gloves are for the women. It only stings a lil. Ask me how I know.

[VickNotic]

run the wheels til it's pretty hot/warm and spray some brake cleaners on them 8D !!!

[Tech5]

We got a winner!

Remember to wear latex gloves with that shit also. It will burn like a mother fucker if it gets on your skin.

Ask me how I know. lol

It will eat threw the latex my friend i know!

[tmracing83]

lol its not gonna be chrome underneath, that's for sure.

well :thinking: then what would i do. lol.

[stephen]

well :thinking: then what would i do. lol.

you can get them re-coated. "chrome" powder coating does exist...just be careful who you have do it. you don't want your wheels coming back with a hazed look.

[ty1854]

If the current powder is a translucent then use a good chemical stripper to remove the powder and you are good to go. We use B17 industrial chemical stripper to remove powder but aircraft stripper will work ok it will just take longer. Do not media blast the wheels unless you are planning to have them recoated other wise you will rough up the chrome under the powder. If the current powder is a solid (non trans.) color then the powder coater should have put a light blasting profile on the chrome before coating the wheels to give the powder a better profile to adhere to. If this is the case then you will have a very dull finish on the chrome after you strip them and they will need to be refinishes anyway. If you are wanting a chrome finish then take it to a chrome shop to have them re plated please don't go with a powder "chrome" as it is no replacement for real chrome. I only use the powder chrome in my shop as a base for candies or if the customer just like the look of the chrome powder and has to have it. If you have any questions I will be happy to help.

[Gabe]

Aircraft paint stripper


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