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Old 03-30-2024, 08:44 AM
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Default Stripping paint and polishing NB OEM 5 spoke wheels

Has anyone tried stripping paint and polishing NB OEM 5 spoke wheels ? I want to end up with the attached polished finish.

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Old 04-01-2024, 09:49 AM
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Polished 5 spokes were an option on the 10th anniversary edition, might be easier just to track a set of those down. That said, I'm sure someone has polished a set at some point.
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Standard paint stripper should do the trick, but I'd hate to have to polish the surface. WAY too much work.
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I'd suggest you find a set of the NB8A /B auto wheels. They were my first mod to my NB8A 20+ years ago. They are a smooth finish, and a slightly 'semi-gloss' finish. They are not made by Enkei, and the casting marks on the reverse are quite different but they are the same size/shape as the stock 15s.. They would be a much better start for a polished wheel than the rough-cast stockers.

I thought the 10AE wheels were chromed? Either way, they are another option to give you that shiny surface.
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The wheels on my truck are "PVD chrome". Essentially, a powder coat system. Maybe you can find someplace that does that.
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Originally Posted by rleete
The wheels on my truck are "PVD chrome". Essentially, a powder coat system. Maybe you can find someplace that does that.
Vapor deposition is quite a bit different that powder coat. Not cheap. Enkei SBC is VPD for example.
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