how to take original paint off rims
Clean up the rims. First, take the fine (#000) steel wool and buff the rim to remove any leftover paint and any defects on the rim. Use the thinner to aid you. Second, take the super fine (#0000) steel wool to smooth out any marks left by the previous steel wool buffing.irst, take the nylon brush and remove all the loose and flaking paint. Be very gentle around the tape-you do not want it to come loose. Second, take a clean rag and wipe off the remaining paint stripper and loose paint.