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Thread: ws6 wheel stripping
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05-21-2016, 02:20 PM #1
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05-21-2016, 05:51 PM #2
Nice work!
Chemical stripper or did you utilize another method?
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05-22-2016, 11:53 PM #3
Nice. I want to do this with mine as all my wheels have pitting clear coat and rough spots.
2000 Trans Am WS.6 M6
SLP lid & bellow w/ K&N, GMMG catback w/ Corsa Clones, UMI SFC, UMI Adj. Panhard, UMI Adj. TQ arm w/ relocation kit, QTP Longtube headers ORY, LS6 intake, EGR/A.I.R delete.
Eibach prokit, Bilstein HDs, Nitto NT555s, skip shift elim, whiteface overlays, 20% tint, matte black decal/overlays
YouTube.com/DarrenWS6
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05-23-2016, 04:45 AM #4
I used klean strip aircraft paint remover...stripping them was easy, polishing them took a little time!
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05-23-2016, 05:33 PM #5
The aircraft stuff does work well. Thanks!
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05-28-2016, 11:44 AM #6
Definitely one of my thoughtful improvements. The only other thought of it is to have it re-cleared or not if I do.
I noticed now on my PC that your second photo down, the shade view with the Nitto tire, has a manufactured date of the 23rd week of 2006 ( the D.O.T. 5wy2306. Update them! Its not worth the risk of getting hurt or hurting that WS6
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05-28-2016, 01:42 PM #7
Hey Darren,
I did this with my Speedlines and once they were sporting a mirror shine i
pondered on re clearing.
After a LOT of looking around nobody would accept the job as they all
said the wheels are too slick for good adhesion?! That is to say they were
not given a rub over with wet and dry for a good key
I know.... GM did it from new but you may have trouble in
finding somebody to spray on a new clear coat.
I keep mine good by using a polymer sealant called "Optimum Opti-Seal".
Damn good product!
Last edited by speedyWS6; 05-29-2016 at 12:45 AM.
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05-29-2016, 03:53 AM #8
ws6 wheel stripping
I'll never buy aftermarket clear coated wheels again. factory stuff lasts decently long, but the aftermarket stuff is junk imo.
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05-29-2016, 05:01 AM #9
As long as you apply a sealer type polish to the aluminum, and keep them clean, they'll stay shiny for a long time. No need to shoot clear on them imo.
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05-30-2016, 01:59 PM #10
Thank's Darren, I hadn't noticed that but I knew they were older because the sidewalls are cracking.
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05-30-2016, 02:03 PM #11
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Mods - Lid, Skip Shift Eliminator, MGW shifter, UMI SFCs, Founders Lower Control Arms, Founders Panhard Bar, Founders Adj. Torque Arm, UMI Torque arm mount, MWC Drive shaft safety loop, KONI Yellows, Strano Springs, Strano Sway bars, UMI Upper and lower A Arms, 160 thermostat, TSP headers and TSP true duals Monster stage 2 clutch, racetronix fuel pump, Strange S60 rear axle and tune by Frost.
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05-22-2019, 07:58 AM #12
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Hello, I have original wheels that need refinished. What is the process to do this or what is it called if I take it to a shop to do? Thanks.
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