Tomo

waht grit sand paper shoudl i use to take the peelign clear coat off my stock 91 rims. i also plan on repainting them any sugestions. Im planign on paiting them black

perlmax90

guy in the paint department. they'll tell you what to get. when i went he siad something about wet sanding, and take your time painting don't rush it. i was going to paint my rims black too, but i never got around to it. do you guys think these would look good black? not a bark black.
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philpoe

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I want to try and polish a wheel. I'm picking up a damaged crhome one (the chrome is peeling bad). Is there a recommended way to remove the rest?
Also, what's the best method to get a polished finish?

theMax

Most of the Chilton books say use a 600 grit sandpaper on primer and steel wool on the clearcoat. I would start with the steel wool and see if that makes a differnce. Probaly have to go up to 600, but check with a body shop if you can wait.

I heard that paint will peel unless it is done with a professsional spray and that powder coating is a much more durable finish. Do a search to find out more!!

sinewave

The best way to remove chrome is to have a chrome shop do it. It's usually pretty cheap, I had a part de-chromed about 8 years ago and it cost me $5. I would think they can de-chrome a wheel for $10-$20.