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If I re-clearcoat my stock wheels, how do I do the center caps?

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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 08:03 AM
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If I re-clearcoat my stock wheels, how do I do the center caps?
Can I use that spray-on Aircraft paint remover on the plastic center caps? Or will the caps melt/warp? Thanks.
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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They will melt. Use regular paint stripper if you are going to re-paint.
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by phenryiv1
They will melt. Use regular paint stripper if you are going to re-paint.
I should use regular paint stripper on the wheels and center caps? And the center caps will be ok?
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Colossus
I should use regular paint stripper on the wheels and center caps? And the center caps will be ok?
Aircraft stripper on the wheels, regular paint stripper on the plastic center caps.
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 11:45 AM
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Post before and after pics if you can. I'd love to do this and I want to see how it turns out. Would be great for the FAQs
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