So, the PO has painted, or plasti dipped the wheels on my TJ, and now it is flaking off and looks like garbage. Does anyone have any suggestions how I can fix this, or take it off all together?
Painted Wheels
- Thread starter Tr0ut
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You’re best bet is to start over with a bare surface and polish it or paint it again.
If it is indeed plasti-dipped, you should be able to grab a loose corner and start pulling it off the surface like you’re removing a giant sticker.
A plastic razor blade would be my go-to tool to help.
If it is indeed plasti-dipped, you should be able to grab a loose corner and start pulling it off the surface like you’re removing a giant sticker.
A plastic razor blade would be my go-to tool to help.
Old_Crow
TJ Enthusiast
Or possibly a pressure washer. Looks like that stuff would flake right off.
I used this product when I did my Rubicon wheels in plasti dip,,,,works good but I still had to use a pressure washer and a green scouring pad
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EKS5FJO/?tag=wranglerorg-20
your wheels look painted to me....rotsa ruck with that.....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EKS5FJO/?tag=wranglerorg-20
your wheels look painted to me....rotsa ruck with that.....
That's not Plasti-Dip. Somebody painted over paint and didn't remove the old crap. Use a brush, this stuff and the carwash pressure hose.
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OP
Thanks for the advice. This has turned out to be a giant pain in the dick! Spent most of the weekend on the wheels with mixed results. I took @TheBoogieman’s advice and started with the Aircraft remover. It kind of worked, but not great. Then I tried a Rust-oleum product and again, it kind of worked. Today same story with a Jasco product I found at Home Depot. It got me closer, but still lots to get off.
Soon as it warms up some more on the weekends I am going to be removing the paint from the wheels also.
OP
I think the Rust-oleum product worked the best. You’ll need a few cans.
you guys have got me second guessing plasti dipping my wheels.
To be honest though, I was already second guessing doing it when I ordered the plasti dip a few months ago.
To be honest though, I was already second guessing doing it when I ordered the plasti dip a few months ago.
329art
Member
fourpointzero
TJ Addict
DIY rattle can painting wheels, typically looks gaudy, IMO. They always flake or crack and look like cheap shyt.
Those are looking better, the more you remove. I'd make life easier and keep them OG. Or have them blasted and powder coated professionally.
Those are looking better, the more you remove. I'd make life easier and keep them OG. Or have them blasted and powder coated professionally.
How long did you leave it on? I have used 100s of gallons of the Aircraft remover over the years and without a doubt works the best for me on epoxy, Urethane, polyaspartic and acrylics. Gotta lay it on thick and let it sit for 15-30 min. If it starts to dry up apply more. A 2nd application is often required.
OP
I left it on for a good 30 min each time. It was drying out though, maybe that is where I went wrong?
OP
Tell that to the girl working at the Pink Pony, she might say it's a well paying professionYeah stripping sucks. Keep at it you'll get it.
One PTell that to the girl working at the Pink Pony, she might say it's a well paying profession
