Amazon links for various products used in the video for both USA and Canada: USA: Brass wire brush: amzn.to/2MJM1ka Plastic scrapers: amzn.to/3sUQGzU Canada: Brass wire brush: amzn.to/36P0jH6 Plastic scrapers: amzn.to/3rRHA5B

you are the only video i’ve found that brings up the concern of impregnating aluminum wheels with steel particles. THANK YOUU everyone should know this.

@4DIYers

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback and happy to help! I find most people don't know this and it's not good to learn this the hard way.

@shanemurphy4285

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think impregnating is the right word but I got what you meant haha

@fotogrfik

Жыл бұрын

@@shanemurphy4285 sorry I meant inseminate

@Patrick_Andrews917

Жыл бұрын

​@@shanemurphy4285no, that's proper terminology actually, although it sounds a little weird😂

@DARKELLAKEL

11 ай бұрын

WAIT! But HOW can I remove the clear coat WITHOUT removing the old paint???

Thanks for this video, you helped me restore some EM1 Civic SI wheels that I had bought for cheap in bad condition. Now they look near new. I bought the Rust-Oleum Aircraft remover in the gel form not the spray can and it worked really good. Then I let it sit for 10-15 minutes and then pressured washed it and the results were amazing

@4DIYers

4 жыл бұрын

No problem, happy to help!

@rallypoint1

2 ай бұрын

Nice choice of ride!! Did you just polish them or polish and re-clear??

@adamjaramillo2110

Ай бұрын

@@4DIYershave you noticed any major differences between gel and spray?

Awesome tutorial. Thorough yet brief.

@4DIYers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for the tutorial. Would this paint thinner and method work for a Lexus NX alloy wheel?

I have aluminum wheels with gunmetal accents that i painted black anyway to remove the black paint over the original w out damaging it

Just tried to purchase the permatex stripper and was hard to find - was told it is being discontinued. Get it while you can!!

Thanks! I’m about to strip a set of Jeep Recon wheels and powder coat them black.

@4DIYers

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear and happy to help!

I have the exact Jeep Wheels whats the next step after removing the clear coat? Thank You

I removed the paint successfully but how to remove the primer. My wheels have a primer layer now which dusts after rubbing with sandpaper.

Do you have a vid on the next step? I have a 2000 Dodge 2500 w aluminum alloy wheels. But I think w chrome plating. They have some bad spots on them. Thanks, Dave.👍

@4DIYers

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, Not as of yet unfortunately, but I will be producing a refinishing video for these wheels. They just need to have the center bored first. If you are dealing with a chrome coating, unfortunately that will need to be removed first. The easiest solution would be having a plating company remove it. If it's clear coat, then that would be much easier. Simply peal up the old clear coat, then you can polish the aluminum, leave it as a satin finish, apply clear if you wish or paint.

@davekana8388

8 жыл бұрын

Great, can't wait!

@sleepyhead785

6 жыл бұрын

did you end up making a follow up video? would love to see it for these wheels!

@nachosNipples

4 жыл бұрын

@@sleepyhead785 i dont think he did fam

What spray did you use?

very nice video, was wondering if its possible to remove the paint on grey aluminum rims and give them an alumimum like chrome shinny finish? thanks

@4DIYers

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you can, but it's a lot of work getting that mirror shine, especially if they're a rougher casting. Not saying it can't be done, it just takes a lot of patience and time. I've done it in the past. Here's my video on how to polish aluminum kzread.info/dash/bejne/qHd9vLmylrvSfNI.html

@justinc9911

4 жыл бұрын

@@4DIYers thanks!

Is there a way to do this without damaging the paint on my gold honeycomb grand cherokee wheels?

Can you do a video on restoring tires and the lettering on them

@Jonathan-pr1wo

4 жыл бұрын

You can’t really restore tires, unless you mean cleaning them from the brake dust.

How much do you think it'll cost to take it into a shop to remove paint from rims?

Where can I buy this paint stripper? Nobody carries it.

Hi, what if you just want to strip the lip and want to keep the painted part as is? Will masking tape hold up ok with that stripper?

@4DIYers

7 жыл бұрын

If you have multi piece wheels, then I would recommend splitting them down just like I did with my BBS Style 5s. If not, well you could tape them off, but there is a very good chance the coating will be damaged so it would be best just to use tape and wet sand.

@realeyesrealizereallies7134

7 жыл бұрын

4DIYers Thanks

I want to try and refinish the rims on my Chevy tracker but have no way to remove the tires,so I'm gonna try and do it with the tires still on the rims.

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

It can be done, just be extremely careful with the paint stripper as it can damage the rubber.

Does the paint stripper etch the aluminum? Also, do you know if this method, or another method, works for removing powder coat from aluminum wheels without etching, scratching or damaging the wheels in any way?

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

It will not etch the aluminum, just make sure you do not use a steel wire brush. It should work on powder coating, but not long after this video was made, paint stripper formulas were changed so they're not as aggressive. You may need to do this multiple times or apply a plastic wrap on the stripper so it doesn't dry and has more time to attack the coating.

@RedondoBeach2

2 жыл бұрын

@@4DIYers I needed to follow a similar procedure (applying plastic wrap) when removing vinyl flooring from concrete. The vinyl was approximately 50 years old and the adhesive used back then was so strong that decades later, it could still probably survive a nuclear blast. I needed to use a hand held heater to almost melt the vinyl surface layer in order to strip the surface later. Then poured water on the exposed vinyl backing, keeping it submerged for half a day, in order for it to become more receptive to liquid penetration. After the water evaporated but the backing was still saturated with water, floor stripper was applied, and on top of that, a plastic wrap to prevent evaporation. Then it soak for 12-18 hours before arduously being scrapped off by hand. The job took 19 days and approximately 230 hours. There's still two more sections that will require another 2 or 3 days. I could have put tile over the vinyl but really do not like to cover up problem areas. Best to fully expose and fix problems. Thanks for your input on the wheels. When the time is right, and I'm able to put my car on jack stands or a temporary set of wheels, I'll put together a plan to strip the powder coat and have a fresh powder coat applied, or consider some alternative coating. Ultimately, I want the refurbished wheels to have a durable finish that looks like it came from the factory.

I have the same rims , after striping what is the next step, my rims are in bad shape

@4DIYers

7 жыл бұрын

I will be refinishing these wheels eventually, haven't found anyone to bore out the centers as of yet (they're for a trailer). You have a couple different options for finish and this will depend on how much time you are willing to invest. The corrosion can be cleaned up using some form of blasting which won't damage the aluminum or sanding. Considering these have a textured machines surface, the sanding will affect this. So instead use an abrasive pad which are available in a variety of grits. The smooth areas can be sanded. Aluminum is different to paint than compared to metal, so an etching primer is needed. Apply a paint of your choice and if you have bare aluminum, I would considering using a clear coat which is compatible with aluminum.

Can this paint stripper remove a coating in a wheel?like a silver coating?

@4DIYers

5 жыл бұрын

It will remove the paint and expose the alloy base.

What is the next step?

does it remove bondo or epoxy on my curb rims ive fixed some rashes with bondo dont want to mess that up

@aakudev

7 жыл бұрын

Jose Banderas Same here. After stripping i can see primer layer beneath. Primer has no effect of paint remover.

Hi mate. Looking at the wheel once paint got removed - is it possible to go from here to “brushed” finish? Bearing in mind those deep scuffs? Cheers!

@dextermitchell6359

3 жыл бұрын

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Does the permatex paint stripper strip off of the clear coat as well? How do you know if your wheels aluminum wheels have clear coat or not?

@freeinhabitant2422

9 ай бұрын

They all do.

I just need to remove chipped clear coat not the black paint,any suggestions

@4DIYers

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it'll be tough removing or cleaning up that peeling clear coat without damaging the base color underneath. Another option would be stripping the whole wheel and painting it one solid color.

Is this method for rims that have chrome peeling off?

@4DIYers

4 жыл бұрын

No, chrome is a type of plating so it's much different than a paint coating.

My wheels are six spoke and they were like a polished nickel on the face and on the inserts between the spokes it’s black I want to get the clear coat from the factory off without messing up the black paint job in between each spoke and ideas? Thanks..

@4DIYers

14 күн бұрын

Sanding would be the best option and you can tape off the black areas for protection.

A little tip, if your using stripper the best you can do is wash of with scottex and aceton

Permatex paint stripper and jasco not available in Canada. Any alternatives?

@4DIYers

4 жыл бұрын

A generic aircraft stripper would be fine too.

@olegplanets

4 жыл бұрын

Ahh anything with Methylene Chloride has been taken off the shelves in Canada. I heard oven cleaner can do the job. Ever tried that?

Any ideas how to remove the clear only and NOT the base? I need a better way of doing this as 80 grit on the DA to peel off the clear is too aggressive, plus doesn't get into hard to reach surfaces and with bead lip.

@4DIYers

8 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the base coat is very thin and it will be extremely hard not to damage it regardless of what method you are using. Don't forget to subscribe!

@MichaelJeffers75

8 жыл бұрын

Haha, I tried my luck earlier today trying to smooth out some bubbling in the clear with a frsh piece of 220. Got the bubbling out, but quickly discovered just how thin the base coat was. FYI, my job is sanding wheels every day at a body shop for auction cars, so I'm free to test most theories within reason. Live and learn I guess. I'll definitely sub to your channel!

@4DIYers

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Auto body paint is the same issue too, I tried a little experience a while ago and in no time using 800 grit it sanded through the base while trying to feather in the edge of the clear coat. Clear coat is significantly stronger and thicker than the base. You're pretty much stuck with repainting the whole wheel unfortunately.

@MichaelJeffers75

8 жыл бұрын

I built a blast cabinet for wheels, but every so often a set comes through where we want to remove the clear and save the base, but sometimes the base has minor damage. I'd like to brush on some base coat, but we're not there yet. Masking the face to respray the inners would be a nightmare, so I hope the touch up idea will pan out. I'll let you know though, the next time that situation arises.

@4DIYers

8 жыл бұрын

Definitely looking forward to the results. Feel free to share some photos on my Facebook page as well. Might be easier to respray the whole wheel, depending how much work and money in material you're willing to invest. Dare I say Plasti Dip is an option?

Have you tried Aircraft Remover? I bought a quart and I’m not at all happy with the results. Curious if you have compared them

@4DIYers

3 жыл бұрын

Sometime between now and when I made this video, all companies that made paint strippers changed their products. They're no where near as effective now. Try applying more stripper, then wrap the surface in plastic and let it soak for about an hour, just make sure it doesn't dry.

@redram5150

3 жыл бұрын

@@4DIYers thanks for the heads up about their formulation. I’ve already tried laying it on thick and not letting it dry. Best result thus far is patchy removal, and what’s remaining is discolored and looks like iron oxide on alloy wheels. I’ve even tried pressure washing, thinking the increased water pressure would help, but nada. Thinner, acetone, turpentine, mag wheel cleaner, and degreaser are ineffective as well. I have muriatic acid I’m seriously considering, but part of me thinks hand sanding and scotch brite pads may be the best option, albeit painfully slow

@4DIYers

3 жыл бұрын

No problem. Laying on plastic is pretty common in the auto body world, keeps it wet and reduces any chemicals evaporating. You can clean up aluminum with a brighter, similar to a wheel acid but specifically for bare aluminum. Definitely don't use muriatic acid, it'll eat up the aluminum. Only other option is having the wheels media blasted.

What wheel is that, picked up 4 for 50$, and I wanna know what they are

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

Jeep Wrangler TJ wheels.

How long did you leave the paint stripper on the wheel before scraping? Will the paint stripper damage the wheel?

@4DIYers

5 жыл бұрын

Depends on the product, it can be anywhere from 15min to 30min. Always read the instructions just to be safe. And the paint stripper is safe on alloys and metals.

would this work on a clear coated headlight?

@4DIYers

7 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily as it may damage the plastic. Try brake fluid.

@dinnison1

7 жыл бұрын

As in DOT3, not brake cleaner :-)

@SirCavemaninthewest

7 жыл бұрын

jackrios4040 if you're talking about correcting the crystallized spots you probably need new headlights....

Will this remove a powder coat?

@4DIYers

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it should.

There's no part 2? I'd like to see how the restore actually looks.

@4DIYers

9 ай бұрын

No part 2 unfortunately. Just got crazy busy with projects and haven't had time to revisit this. They're currently packed away in a shed, this was part of a trailer project.

After you strip the clear coat off, what are those spots that remain (the dark spots) and how do you get rid of them? I have those on my jeep wheels.

@NO-background-music-in-videos.

7 жыл бұрын

Those are corrosion pits. Can sand them out and buff back.

*Does this work to remove the corrosion as well?*

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

No, this is only to remove the clear coat.

@STR8SICCC

2 жыл бұрын

@@4DIYers dang, I've got some rough corrosion spots

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

@@STR8SICCC corrosion is like rust on metal. So material will have been deteriorated and you'll need to sand the area, removing material to smoothen it out. In a situation like that, you maybe best using a high build primer and paint.

@STR8SICCC

2 жыл бұрын

@@4DIYers thanks for the tip! I'll see what I have for sandpaper tomorrow, was planning on trying to polish them out for now honestly.

Could you just mask off the tires?

@4DIYers

4 жыл бұрын

You can, but be extremely careful.

Ik you should take tires off but what if you can’t because you don’t have access to the means to put them back together

@4DIYers

Ай бұрын

You can do it with the tires on but you must be extremely careful. The paint remover can damage the rubber.

damn i want those wheels...

@4DIYers

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not for sale lol. They're supposed to be for my trailer project, whenever I get around to it.

I have a used set of Chevy 2500.alloys that the clear is bubbling on. after stripping off clear, can I go straight to a rim polishing paste or should I wet sand first? if so, how fine of a grit?

@4DIYers

7 жыл бұрын

Are they the typical Chevrolet wheels with the small polished aluminum finish and larger oval holes? If they're the wheels I'm thinking of, they don't have a machined textured surface so you can use this tutorial here kzread.info/dash/bejne/qHd9vLmylrvSfNI.html

@4DIYers

7 жыл бұрын

Can't view the photo unfortunately. You can upload it to my Facebook page or even link a Google image here.

Is that an aluminum wheel?

@4DIYers

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I believe so. I don't think they're magnesium.

or plan B: contact someone , who still has access to your old workplace, and pay him a few bucks to get the rims sandblasted for U (by hand of course) :D

@4DIYers

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, connections are the best! Don't forget to subscribe :)

They look like 15x8 Jeep Canyon Rims

@4DIYers

10 ай бұрын

They're definitely from a Jeep, bought these for a trailer project.

Part 2?

@4DIYers

14 күн бұрын

Unfortunately I haven't had a chance, these wheels are supposed to be for a trailer project I've been meaning to build.

why clean the brake dust if you're going to spray paint stripper? Shit takes off paint it's going to take off brake dust too.

@4DIYers

6 жыл бұрын

Not all paint strippers work the same, it's best to have a clean surface so it doesn't have somewhat of a barrier or soaks into the brake dust more than the paint. Some waxes and oils will prevent paint stripper from working properly.

That wheel looks like hell. I am trying to find a video that shows how to restore a aluminum wheel to like new condition.

@4DIYers

7 ай бұрын

It doesn’t look good because it’s raw aluminum. The title said specifically how to remove clear or paint and that is exactly what the tutorial shows. How you decide to finish the wheel is your choice. You can sandblast the aluminum, polish it, or apply a paint.

What are those rims???*

@4DIYers

6 жыл бұрын

They're from a Jeep Wrangler.

@NoWr2Run

5 жыл бұрын

Canyon Rims.

Of course I find this video after a full day with flapper wheel, wire brush, sand paper, and steel wool.... should have consulted KZread earlier *facepalm*

Brass will definitely scratch the aluminum. Hard plastic bristles will work best.

@4DIYers

11 ай бұрын

If you get a fine brass wire brush, then no. These will will be painted eventually so even any fine scratching won’t matter.

doing wheel for 25 years doing 100 to 200 a night we burn the paint off

Ok of spray can is for REMOVE.OF. PAINT??? OR JUST OF CLEAR??

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

It'll remove both.

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Am I the only one that has tires already on the rims? Or I’m the only one that doesn’t have a tire changing machine. Thought this was a “in your driveway” DIY method?

@4DIYers

Жыл бұрын

This is an at home method. Get a local shop to unmount the tires. My local shop in town typically does it for like $30.

@marcdewey1242

3 ай бұрын

I'm just going to work around it and do the best I can.

You should always sand ‼️as this will make and help take off damage on the wheels ‼️

At the end those wheels still look terrible.

@4DIYers

5 жыл бұрын

They're not supposed to look better. This is a first step to to aid in the refinishing process, either for painting or polishing.