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bare metal.1998 bright red camaro ,M5 ,Y87 ,stock<br /><br />Originally posted by Rune:<br />If it smells like a turd and looks like a turd, chances are its probably not a candy bar. -
I dunno, I found jewels and diamonds underneath mine. Too bad I traded them for crack...2000 Camaro, Pewter Metallic, M5 tranny, 3.23 gears, Hard Top, <br /><br />Modifications:<br />SLP loudmouth (dual/dual tips)<br />MSD 8.5mm wires<br />K&N airfilter<br />SS hood (don\'t buy from fiberglassfabricators.com!!!)<br />Spec stage 2 clutchComment
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Aluminum.1997 Camaro Y87. Turbo.<br /><a href=\"http://pureoctaneracing.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Pure Octane Racing</a>Comment
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so, couldnt i polish them to look really nice?Originally posted by ChronoGN:
Aluminum.
im sure people have done this befre, so what does it look like?Comment
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id recommend using paint stripper instead of sandblasting. youd have an easier job once the paint was off.Comment
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like i said, bare metal, when i painted my rims i polished the lip, i used ( like loochy said ) paint stripper. then used 800 grit, then work my way all the way to 2000 grit, then clear coated them. they were really shiney at 2000 grit, even with out polish. i didnt use polish assumeing clear coat wouldnt stick to it.sand blasting may be too rough, depending on what they use. theres alot of differet types of sandblasting, rubber pellets are used too, not just sand.1998 bright red camaro ,M5 ,Y87 ,stock<br /><br />Originally posted by Rune:<br />If it smells like a turd and looks like a turd, chances are its probably not a candy bar.Comment
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i think there is a product u can buy, it's aviation grade paint stripper.
Im sure ive seen it talked about on this board before.... check it out, probably can buy it at pepboys to peel off the paint and then polish them.
Sandblasting them may leave a rough surface like loochy said*Matt
Old people shouldnt use the internet.Comment
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can you use the aviation grade paint stripper if you wana get the clearcoat off you're polished aluminum rims?Mystic Teal Metallic
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well, i didnt mean i was gonna sandblast it, but take the paint off.
I have this sweet paint stripper, its in a spray can, and holly hell, that stuff is NASTY
anyways, if i did this, would they acually look nice?Comment
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if u stripped the paint, and they are aluminum, you would probably have to spend sometime polishing them to make them look good.*Matt
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i wish there was a way to experiment on it.Originally posted by StrtRacer98:
if u stripped the paint, and they are aluminum, you would probably have to spend sometime polishing them to make them look good.
i wonder if i could pick up a cheap on from somewhereComment
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stip the paint off, sand with maybe 1500 grit ( depending on how smooth they are after stipping then ) , work your way up to 2000 grit then use a aluminum polish. they'll look great. just time consuming.1998 bright red camaro ,M5 ,Y87 ,stock<br /><br />Originally posted by Rune:<br />If it smells like a turd and looks like a turd, chances are its probably not a candy bar.Comment
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