What would be the cheapest and fastest way to strip the paint off of the stock alloy rims. I have a 1982 Camaro and it looks like they used krylon paint to cover them, As well as paint and or touch up the car. I am about to start the body but the crap on the tires has got to go. I would rather rum the rims plane jane than with a krylon coat. Also could use some pointers on fiberglass work, Like, Should I use that rather than putty on the doors and other metal? I would like to buy the passanger door but I just cant find one in my price range (well under 200) that has electric windows, That is unless they are kinda easy to swap out the motor and all the other parts then I know I should find one cheap at least I hope.

 

Fiberglass isn't necessary unless you're filling a hole. If it's just a dent you can use plain two-part body filler plastic. You don't want to use the one-part putties, they take forever to dry and aren't well suited for filling.

 

If you want to take the paint of the wheels there si nothing better than aircraft stripper

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/paintremove.aspx

Make sure you get the thick stuff you have to brush on though, they spray stuff is a little to runny for me and takes to long, its not strong enough. after you clean the stuff off you can just put a few coats of the old rattle can on in whatever color you want

 

is this stuff save to use at home in the back yard its not toxic? I have a dog that runs around out back and kids playing. Hows the clean up?

 

I myself dont know. I would think not. You dont see dogs at a place that uses cems like this. I may be wrong, but I am going to use it in the garage because I have a dog also then go down to the car wash and blast the wheels with hot water.

 

i think i might try that stuff too, some moron spray can primerd the alloy wheels on my RS, im gonna strip em down, shine up the bare metal, mask it off, then spray some spray can car paint on em to straten em out....im thinking of going with maybe a metal flake silver, i dont know what would be a good color for wheels going on a factory silver/gray car?.....


P.S. sorry to post a question ontop of the other one...

 

You know I havent even figured what color I am going to ues myself I will say this anything is better that the not cool color fo krylon red. I will roll with plain wheels for a while. Then think on it. I want to paint the car also, But the red wheels has go to go.

 

That stripper is very toxic. It neutralizes with water. If you do decide to use aircraft stripper make sure your in a well ventilated area and wear a respiratior if you have one. The fumes are brutal. Make sure you rinse the area with water very well.
Use a good quality body filler that adheres to bare metal. Tthe cheaper fillers don't have the adhesion that the better quality ones do. Good luck.

 

So if you rinse the drive way down with the hose, its all good?
just wanted to be sure...don't want to be putting toxins into the ground