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Old 05-25-2003, 10:57 AM
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Peeling clearcoat on wheels

The clearcoat os coming off of my original wheels. Since I'm a cheap SOB and son't want to spend hundreds of $$, what are inexpensive solutions?

What bad things would happen to me if I were to sand the remaining clearcoat off to get a consistant look? The rest of the car looks good but the wheels are "trashing" it up.



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Old 05-25-2003, 11:12 AM
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Randy ii,
First off, congrats on getting your trans working!
Second, you might try a very, very, very fine sandpaper or steel wool to feather out the edges of the clearcoat (might even want to try some polishing compound first). Once "feathered", I'd follow up with some clear spraypaint to seal it and keep it from peeling more.
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Old 05-25-2003, 11:32 AM
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Re: Peeling clearcoat on wheels

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The clearcoat os coming off of my original wheels. Since I'm a cheap SOB and son't want to spend hundreds of $$, what are inexpensive solutions?

What bad things would happen to me if I were to sand the remaining clearcoat off to get a consistant look? The rest of the car looks good but the wheels are "trashing" it up.



Randy (Ugly wheels) ii
Be careful doing this Randy. I buffed mine with very fine grade steel wool, principally to get rid of petrol/brake dust marks, and some bitumen marks. Ended up with a total hotchpotch colour scheme. The steel wool wears off the clearcoat, and the top of the metallic finish, underneath is flat and dull undercoat in grey.

It does not bother me too much, as I intend having my four wheels redone, sanded completely, trued up, and resprayed with original dark silver. But over-eager with the steel wool or fine sandpaper will leave a mottled look.

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