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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Ben Lessani on 25 May 2007, 19:00

Title: Removing paint from chrome alloys
Post by: Ben Lessani on 25 May 2007, 19:00

The alloys that I recently bought were sprayed black on the inside edges by the previous owner, but its a pants spray job and just looks stupid, whats the best way of going about removing it without damaging the chrome.

Ben

Title: Re: Removing paint from chrome alloys
Post by: richard s on 25 May 2007, 21:23

i would try a bit of thinners in an unconspicous area and see what happens

Title: Re: Removing paint from chrome alloys
Post by: Ben Lessani on 26 May 2007, 00:17

would nitromors be alright, or too abrasive

Title: Re: Removing paint from chrome alloys
Post by: bomp on 26 May 2007, 01:10

Yeah, its ok to use, well actually I only ever use nitromorse then wash off with washing up liquid (the fairy kind :D) and water. It won’t damage the ally if that’s your concern.

Title: Re: Removing paint from chrome alloys
Post by: monzablue16v on 26 May 2007, 12:11

I stripped my wheels with nitromors then cleaned of with car wash don't use washing up liquid as it has salts in it and it will slowly corrode the alloy as the pores open up with nitromors. I found the Wickes paint remover easier to use as it's a gel so doesn't run. :)

Title: Re: Removing paint from chrome alloys
Post by: bomp on 26 May 2007, 14:32

There's no problem using washing up liquid.