Well how do you? I just picked up some 98-00 T/A silver powdercoated rims, they looks great the way they are but i'd really like to strip them. The clear coat won't be a problem with aircraft remover but the powdercoat is hell...Any suggestions?
And yes i have tried aircraft remover for powdercoating.. it works a little but not very well.

Would sandblasting be effective? I would think it would pit the crap out of it though..

Thanks,

Brendan

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If you use a different media than sand it might not be such a problem. silica sand, aluminum, walnut shells, plastic, etc.

Powder coat is tough though

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Keep trying the aircraft remover. Leave it on for about 30 minutes and it should be loose enough to scrape off. I have done this several times without any problem. Maybe your powdercoating has been on a long time???

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Actually i never tried leaving it on for more than about 10minutes, i'll give that a try!. The first wheels i tried it on were my old 5 spoke 16x8 RS wheels i had from my 91RS. The powdercoat wouldn't come off for the life of me. I just got some 98-00 TA rims for my IROC and i'm wanting the clearcoat and the paint off so i can polish the bare aluminum.

Thanks for the tips.

Brendan