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CLEAN PAINT OFF ALUMINUM WHEELS

I just bought a 12 year old truck that was recently painted by the previous owner. There is quite a bit of overspray from the acrylic enamel paint (blue) on the aluminum wheels, bumpers, and rubber. Other then the overspray, I can live with the paint job for a while. How do I get the overspray off the aluminum wheels especially?

Thank you very much.

Danny H [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Aiken, South Carolina
2002

The same thing has happened to my son. Please let me know if you get any ideas.

Thank you,

Debbie S [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Fort Wlaton Beach, Florida
2003

Use coarse steel wool ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] and Zipstrip. Also use chemical resistant rubber gloves ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] and use in a VERY WELL ventilated area.

Joy Carde
- Seymour, Connecticut, USA
2004

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