Original paint

[TJ5208 1,824]

How would I go to getting this overcoat off and getting back to the original without destroying its original paint. on the fronts on the insides. All the rest of it is gray except the insides of the front rims

[Achto 27,983]

Easy Off oven cleaner should get that grey paint off. Try a little spot first. Spray it on, let it sit for 10min and then wash it off with soap & water. Just a heads up, I would guess that some one painted them trying to improve their appearance. You may not like what you find under that paint. I guess that if you don't like what you find you could always repaint the rims once it warms up out side.

[SylvanLakeWH 26,205]

 

and wear rubber gloves while doing it… that stuff is nasty…

[EB-80/8inPA 1,708]

31 minutes ago, Achto said:

You may not like what you find under that paint.

Agreed.  It’s impossible to imagine anybody would have repainted those wheels because they loved that color gray.  Original paint was probably roached.

[AMC RULES 37,141]

[jeepdan 321]

41 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

How many cans would it take to do all four wheels inside and out?

 

[AMC RULES 37,141]

 I would think two should do it, couple coats each rim.

[EB-80/8inPA 1,708]

10 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

 I would think two should do it, couple coats each rim.

Is that product a match to the Wheel Horse gray for wheels?  At that price, I’m guessing it’s high quality stuff in any case.

[AMC RULES 37,141]

Yes, it is a perfect match, and yes, you get what you pay for.

[Brockport Bill 1,749]

i had a couple sets of rims sand blasted -- modest expense  -- others i used 90 degree grinder, or mini grinder or even a scaler to get into cracks and seams -- the appearance  difference after sand blasting makes for terrific difference in final look

[TJ5208 1,824]

I don't have a Sand blaster.

Edited February 9, 2022 by TJ Salyers

[sparkie333 265]

 

Dang you guys play ruff!!!!!!

[TJ5208 1,824]

@Jeff-C175 that is what I thought 🤔