Darksider's Realm

(this is not a place for lazy video game freaks. We Darksiders have been around doing our thing for decades before the mindless couch blobs latched onto the term Darksider)



DARKSIDER In the world of automotive hobbyists a Darksider is one who modifies and or customizes any and all sorts of vehicles. The Darksiders are in a class of their own simply because they endeavor to be different and do things that others would not attempt for a number of reasons mostly being related to a lack of ability and fear of non conformity.

This is a forum for people who think outside the box in everything they do. It doesn’t matter if you are modifying or building from scratch. It doesn’t matter what brand or brands of vehicles or components you are using. It doesn’t matter if you are working on a mini car or a bus.

We will not be asking you for donations or any kind of monetary payments. We will be asking for help in terms moderators and encouraging you to spread the word and add to our membership.



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Darksider's Realm

(this is not a place for lazy video game freaks. We Darksiders have been around doing our thing for decades before the mindless couch blobs latched onto the term Darksider)



DARKSIDER In the world of automotive hobbyists a Darksider is one who modifies and or customizes any and all sorts of vehicles. The Darksiders are in a class of their own simply because they endeavor to be different and do things that others would not attempt for a number of reasons mostly being related to a lack of ability and fear of non conformity.

This is a forum for people who think outside the box in everything they do. It doesn’t matter if you are modifying or building from scratch. It doesn’t matter what brand or brands of vehicles or components you are using. It doesn’t matter if you are working on a mini car or a bus.

We will not be asking you for donations or any kind of monetary payments. We will be asking for help in terms moderators and encouraging you to spread the word and add to our membership.

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Darksider's Realm

A message board & forum for automotive builders, fabricators and customizers who think outside the box.


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    Removing clear coat ???

    Darkside Dave
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    Post  Darkside Dave Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:10 pm

    I have a set of nice aluminum wheels with clear coat on them that is bad in several places. I would like to find something to remove the clear coat chemically as opposed to abrasive or blasting so I can polish them and then I need to find a good hardened clear coat to recoat them. I am also thinking of painting the inset places that are now painted a kind of metalic charcoal with a color that will match my truck. Any suggestions from anybody that has done this ???

    Later Folks...
    FORDBOYpete
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    Post  FORDBOYpete Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:08 pm

    Some of the strippers used in the Aircraft industry are great. They can be pricey, but they do not hurt Aluminum or other alloys, and all I have used have washed off & neutralized qwik & easily. Ask around at your local airport or an Aircraft repair/ repaint facility for the most popular & best deal in your area Dave.

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    Darkside Dave
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    Post  Darkside Dave Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:18 pm


    Thanks Pete,
    Do you know of any speciffic manufacturers and product names and/or numeric identifications?

    Later Man...
    havi
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    Post  havi Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:41 pm

    My dad was an airline mechanic for several years. I can ask him next time I talk to him.
    Darkside Dave
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    Post  Darkside Dave Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:14 am

    Thanks Scott
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    Post  Boilermaker Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:38 pm

    Just about any stripper will work but the thicker types that can be applied without running off work the best because you can leave them in place over night. I use a plastic bondo applicator to gently remove the old stripper and dissolved clear coat without damaging the aluminum wheel.

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