I'm wondering what i could use to clean 3 paint jobs worth of paint off the stock iroc rims. Theres the factory gold, under blue, under the now plum metallic. I've read something about aircraft paint remover from wal-mart, but will this really do the trick? could I have them sandblasted with something fine like walnut shells? Will the shells pit the wheels?

 

The paint stripper will work, but soda blasting is your best bet. Get's it all, without harming the rim itself. You can go over your windows with this stuff without harming them.

 

Soda blasting, I've never heard of it. What is it?

 

It is basically just what it sounds like. Soda blasting through a sandblasting gun. It can be done wet or dry. Wet overall is a bit less messy. But it works great!!!


Sodsa has a non-abrasive action that allows it to be used on surfaces that the currently popular abrasive media (sand blasting) would damage i.e.: aluminum, stainless steel, brick, stone, glass, fiberglass, wood, plastic, seals, bearings, splines, radiator cores, and hydraulic cylinders. Since there is no heat build up warped metal is eliminated. The non-flammable properties allow soda to be used in the petroleum industry where other methods posed a higher risk. Sodium bicarbonate breaks down hydrocarbons, which makes soda blasting an excellent method of cleaning engines, engine parts, and other areas where oil and grease are present.

 

Is this method popular? I have a feeling I'll walk into a place and ask them about it, and they may have me commited.

Sounds what I need though, no piting.

 

It is fairly popular around these parts, I am sure they will know what your taking about... if not try another place.