Removing clearcoat overspray from repaired wheels.

[Keet]

The Z4 actually belongs to my better half but I'm generally the one tasked to solve issues with it.

The issue we have is that at least two of the wheels have had some kind of smart repair prior to us buying it, which to be fair, look good on the outside. However, the repairs seem to have been done with the wheels still on the car and they've only cleaned the bits of the inner they could see before respraying them. As such there's dirty wheels that have now been clearcoated over.

Any suggestions on how to remove the clearcoat so that I can get to the dirt underneath?

Hope that all makes sense.

Keith

 

[andyglym]

to the forum from West Cumbria.

@Sean d may well be able to advise.

 

[Sean d]

The Z4 actually belongs to my better half but I'm generally the one tasked to solve issues with it.

The issue we have is that at least two of the wheels have had some kind of smart repair prior to us buying it, which to be fair, look good on the outside. However, the repairs seem to have been done with the wheels still on the car and they've only cleaned the bits of the inner they could see before respraying them. As such there's dirty wheels that have now been clearcoated over.

Any suggestions on how to remove the clearcoat so that I can get to the dirt underneath?

Hope that all makes sense.

Keith

Sounds like a typical smart repair, we see some dreadful jobs that need correcting, if the area is not to large you could compound it back, this will cut the clear coat back to the original surface, I use Farecla G3, where are you as if you are close enough I can sort it for you. No cost of course

 

[Keet]

Thanks for the advice and offer . We're in North Notts. Whilst the weather's good, I may take the opportunity to have a try myself. If however, my lovely lady decides that it's not good enough, I may have to take you up on your generous offer.