OK guys,
I got my oem chromies in the mail today... I got some advice from some SVT members, and decided to share the mod...
This mod will get that ugly silver paint off the rim of your wheel (which is most likely there only for easy of cleaning brake dust).
Step 1:
Make sure you have all of the necessary supplies:
-Wheel
-"Aircraft Remover" (available at autozone $7.99 32 oz, $19.99 128 oz)
-Container to pour smaller amounts of the stripper into
-Paint Brush
-Rubber Gloves
-Safety Glasses
-Bucket of hot/warm water
-Old Sponge
-Car Wash Soap
-Hose/Water Supply
Step 2:
Once you have your eyewear and gloves on, pour a small bowl full of aircraft remover.
Then apply it to the painted part of the rim with the brush in "swirlying motions" (you can only do 1/4th to 1/3rd of the wheel at a time if you want to do it right).
Let it sit for 2 minutes.
Step 3:
Use an old car wash sponge and dip it into hot water, ring some of the water out, and begin to wipe off the remover, the paint should be freely coming off, if it's not you either:
a. didn't "swirl in the remover" with the brush enough.
b. didn't give it enough time to set.
Be careful that you dont let it sit for too long, as the silver paint will begin to set again.
Repeat this procedure around the rim.
*Keep away from the center caps*
Step 4:
Empty your bucket and prepare a bucket as though you're going to wash your car. Use a soft wheel brush and wash down the wheel, and tire as some residue may be left over on the wheel.
Dry and...
You will probably want to hit your wheel with some chrome polish.
step 5:
GO SLAP ON YOUR NEW BLING!
I got my oem chromies in the mail today... I got some advice from some SVT members, and decided to share the mod...
This mod will get that ugly silver paint off the rim of your wheel (which is most likely there only for easy of cleaning brake dust).
Step 1:
Make sure you have all of the necessary supplies:
-Wheel
-"Aircraft Remover" (available at autozone $7.99 32 oz, $19.99 128 oz)
-Container to pour smaller amounts of the stripper into
-Paint Brush
-Rubber Gloves
-Safety Glasses
-Bucket of hot/warm water
-Old Sponge
-Car Wash Soap
-Hose/Water Supply
Step 2:
Once you have your eyewear and gloves on, pour a small bowl full of aircraft remover.
Then apply it to the painted part of the rim with the brush in "swirlying motions" (you can only do 1/4th to 1/3rd of the wheel at a time if you want to do it right).
Let it sit for 2 minutes.
Step 3:
Use an old car wash sponge and dip it into hot water, ring some of the water out, and begin to wipe off the remover, the paint should be freely coming off, if it's not you either:
a. didn't "swirl in the remover" with the brush enough.
b. didn't give it enough time to set.
Be careful that you dont let it sit for too long, as the silver paint will begin to set again.
Repeat this procedure around the rim.
*Keep away from the center caps*
Step 4:
Empty your bucket and prepare a bucket as though you're going to wash your car. Use a soft wheel brush and wash down the wheel, and tire as some residue may be left over on the wheel.
Dry and...
You will probably want to hit your wheel with some chrome polish.
step 5:
GO SLAP ON YOUR NEW BLING!
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