Original rims

[Razer]

The cb7 original rims have a plastic, how do i remove this plastic from the rim?? Thank's for the help

[JDMcb7]

umm...exactly what are you talking about?

[93accord2dr]

He's tlaking about removing the hubcaps.

First, take off the lugs, then pop the hubbies off.

[JailBa8]

dang i thought every1 knew about hubcaps

[Razer]

tanks for the help, but my rims have a coating of clear or plastic, and when i clean the rims they don't shine, and i try everything, but i found they have that plastic.

[lowoctane]

sorry, im still kinda lost lol, talking about the hubcaps(plastic thingys) i think, or do your rims/wheels have some sort of film over them?..lolz

[JDMcb7]

Originally posted by lowoctane
sorry, im still kinda lost lol, talking about the hubcaps(plastic thingys) i think, or do your rims/wheels have some sort of film over them?..lolz

I'm with you man.

[JailBa8]

Oh yeah i know what's he talking about. His wheels are peeling off

[Razer]

yep

The rims have a film, i want to remove that film; but i don't want to damage my rims; or do it in the wrong way.

[lowoctane]

ok ok ok, well is it like a dul'ish dim film on them, kinda looks faded?, if thats what it is, thats how my lude rims where, but i would just apply some rim cleaner/shine'r crap, or put some type of armor all on them, spray it on or apply it as it says and go at it, you might have to apply it regularly though, but looks a heck of a lot better.

hope that helps.

but if they are starting to chip/peal or something, you may have to re-do the rims/wheels themselves to fix them, or repair them some how...got a pic of whats happening to them?..if the polishing/cleaning isnt what needs to be done.

[h22sparkle]

Just do from what ive heard get some aircraft stripper from wallgreens and spray the rims down. But be very careful i hear that chemical tears and eats away at shit so make sure you have glves on and a shirt. its almost like an acid but very potent it will stip off anything . Then use a scrubber some soap and water wet it then use some light sandpaper scrub it off then hit it with some mothers wax and shine and your all set.

[lowoctane]

Originally posted by h22sparkle
Just do from what ive heard get some aircraft stripper from wallgreens and spray the rims down. But be very careful i hear that chemical tears and eats away at shit so make sure you have glves on and a shirt. its almost like an acid but very potent it will stip off anything . Then use a scrubber some soap and water wet it then use some light sandpaper scrub it off then hit it with some mothers wax and shine and your all set.

aircraft stripper is nuts!...thats all i use, when stripping paint things of metal(s), i only use that cause it quick and easy, man i sprayed that crap on there and BAMO!..smells great 2...hah...i luv when it sizzles up...i spray it on and hose it off, lol...

speaking of re-do'ing, i gotta throw my car on stealies and re-do my rims...damn there goes like 100$ in supplys lol.

[h22sparkle]

use workwear protection though or else sizzle goes the skin

[Razer]

hOoo Great

Work's fine thank's.

[GrayCar]

What some other folks have done is to have the rims sandblasted with a plastic media. Instead of sand, it uses a plastic grit.

Takes the clearcoat off and the oxidation too.

It won't burn your skin off either. Well, unless you shoot the thing at yourself.

You can either have it done or find a place that will let you rent a spray booth and the gear. We have a place here in Milwaukee called U-Spray.

After you blast it, you can re-clearcoat it, or even paint it white, gunmetal or pretty pink flowers. Whatever's to your liking.