wheel stripping?

[3GTOs]

Okay, This is a long shot. How can an amateur strip the paint off the stock wheels? Is the finish under the paint smooth? I really like the polished look but from what I've heard that's about $600.

Would a very high pressure washer with a narrow tip work at all without damage to the wheel?

[d_radnova]

Try aircraft stripper. I did a set of stock aluminum Pontiac wheels and polished the front face. The surface underneath depends on the wheels. The set I did had a machine finish. I had to sand them and then polish. I used 600 grit and worked finer from there. It is a lot of work but if you're patient it can look really nice. The cost of having them done also depends on how detailed the wheel is.

[Terrance27]

Yeah aircraft paint remover is some strong stuff, make sure it doesn't touch your skin because it burns like hell.

[rdobroski]

This may help you

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1216 03

[3GTOs]

Man they look good. I probably won't do anything until the fall. I do appreciate all of the comments, especially about the aircraft paint stripper. Sounds like some potent stuff, how do you dispose of it? Burn it?

Thanks to all

Jim