dannycisneros Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I might be buying some pug alloys this weekend just wondering if anyone has any opinions on sandblasting alloys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBoot Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 On my 1988 salad cutter alloys on my XT6, looked horrible when I bought them. I used a spray can of paint remover to strip the crappy clear coat off that was trapping the dirt and corrosion under it. after that i used a brass brush on a drill and then a foam sanding block to finish, only took an hour and looks way better. have yet to re coat them. I chose not to blast them with abrasive so as not to remove the lathe marks that shine so distinctively on alloy rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerthis Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 This is what my wheels look like after sandblasting then after I painted them and 7 coats of clear coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannycisneros Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Can I see a picture of the whole car angerthis? The wheels I might pick up are the same as those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andruski2_suby Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hey I'm just curious where can i buy the stripping spray used for stripping The clear coat? I just bought a pair of rimd for my 88 gl-10 wagon they're in pretty bad shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom0 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Soda blasting might work for this? Have been thinking about doing the same to mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantum Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Yep - don't use hard mediums like sand, unless you want them to look dull afterwards ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerthis Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Can I see a picture of the whole car angerthis? The wheels I might pick up are the same as those Ya hear is my 86 RX with 14 in pug's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerthis Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Ya hear is my 86 RX with 14 in pug's Ill post pick with center caps tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerthis Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I all so had to use this stuff from Rust oleum called aircraft paint remover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBoot Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I got the spray at the hardware store, one can did 4 wheels. applied and waited, then washed off and dried and repeated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannycisneros Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) What size are those tires angerthis? My gl is about the same color as your car and wanting to do the same color with the pugs. I have to get some new tires though Edited August 2, 2014 by dannycisneros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerthis Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I all so had to use this stuff from Rust oleum called aircraft paint remover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerthis Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 What size are those tires angerthis? My gl is about the same color as your car and wanting to do the same color with the pugs. I have to get some new tires though they are 195 70 R14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerthis Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 So are you going to the west coast Subaru show I'll be there playing in the mud my brand new BFG's should do well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerthis Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 You can tell by the picture but the wheels aren't just black I came up with my own one off colour They are black with green glitter you really have to see it in the sunshine to really get what it looks like the center caps are in such bad shape I use this stuff called hammer grey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerthis Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 You can tell by the picture but the wheels aren't just black I came up with my own one off colour They are black with green glitter you really have to see it in the sunshine to really get what it looks like the center caps are in such bad shape I use this stuff called hammer grey At the top I meant to say you can't tell by the picture the wheels are not just black Sorry if I got any of you confused I got myself confused lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidfire10ring Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Soda blasting might work for this? Have been thinking about doing the same to mine. Soda blasting is gentle, and is easier on your lungs...still recommend a good mask, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannycisneros Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 angerthis what kind of tires do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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