Are Stock alloy wheels clear coated?

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Dec 2, 2006 | 03:18 PM

BlackGMC

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Are Stock alloy wheels clear coated?

I was wondering if anyone knew if stock aluminum wheels are clear coated?

Dec 2, 2006 | 04:20 PM

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I wanna say yes

Dec 2, 2006 | 05:54 PM

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How would you go about stripping the clearcoat off?

Dec 3, 2006 | 09:12 PM

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i guess you could throw some aircraft stipper on there or sand/soda blast it off

Dec 4, 2006 | 08:30 PM

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How would you go about stripping the clearcoat off?

I can tell you from experience...DON'T DO IT! I had this done a few years ago and keeping 'em polished to a decent shine takes a LOT of work.

Dec 4, 2006 | 08:37 PM

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i think i remember form another thread that he was going to powdercoat them

Dec 4, 2006 | 09:36 PM

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im thinking about gettin mine done and gettin em painted or powdercoated black to, ill probably have someone do em for me though

Are Stock alloy wheels clear coated?

Are Stock alloy wheels clear coated?

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