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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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Angry get paint off scratched rims?

i hit a painted curb with my rims today, and yellow paint rubbed off on them. anybody know the best way to get this paint off?
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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What is the original finish on the rims?
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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Some LIGHT sanding should do the trick, but use caution. Of course like coolduke is saying it will depend on the finish.
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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they're Racing Hart C2's. Its a silver finish, not chrome, if thats what you mean
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueSteel
they're Racing Hart C2's. Its a silver finish, not chrome, if thats what you mean
clear coat finish?
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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first try some Mothers Mag and aluminum polish...should come right off
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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yea clear coat
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueSteel
yea clear coat
I would try some cleaners first then as any sanding will damage the clear coat. If nothing else works a really fine wet sand might do the trick and not damage the finish, however my experience with aftermarket rims is limited to a non clear finish.
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