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Posted by: JC 914 Jan 1 2009, 11:49 AM

PO painted Rivieras to match pinstriping. What is the best way to remove without damaging finish?


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Posted by: Gint Jan 1 2009, 12:18 PM

Good question. I don't think there is going to be an easy way without comprising the remaining finish. You could tape them off and paint the painted areas black.

I kinda like the look (on the wheels that is).

Posted by: type47 Jan 1 2009, 02:34 PM

i used Easy-Off oven cleaner to remove some paint from some VW 5-spoke alloys. can't vouch for not harming the finish though.

Posted by: rfuerst911sc Jan 1 2009, 03:30 PM

I would think a liquid/paste type paint remover should work. You might want to mask off the wheel to be safe and use a small brush to neatly apply the remover. I don't believe this would hurt the OEM finish which should be anodized.

Posted by: tod914 Jan 1 2009, 04:21 PM

If your changing the white areas to black, go with Gint's suggestion. Why risk staining the metalic finish.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 1 2009, 04:35 PM

QUOTE(tod914 @ Jan 1 2009, 02:21 PM)

Posted by: tod914 Jan 1 2009, 10:46 PM

Here's with the black centers. White looks good.

Posted by: ericread Jan 1 2009, 11:04 PM

Here's my tired old wheels with a bad overspray paint job by the PO:


And here they are after I did a really light amount of sanding with 250 Grit sandpaper:


Eric

Posted by: McMark Jan 2 2009, 02:19 AM

Try brake cleaner first. If it's cheap paint (rattle can), it'll come right off.

Posted by: JC 914 Jan 3 2009, 04:16 PM

Just a quick bump in case there are any other suggestions.