HELP!! what media to use on aluminum rims

[ronj1977]

I have a set of Aluminum snowflake rims for my 1977 trans am i've been messing with the stripper and it's not going well My friend just bought a portable sand blaster from harbour frieght he will let me use it what media would be the best and cheapest to use to remove the paint and not pitt the aluminum i could duct tape the raised areas not being painted, i do plan on trying to polish the spokes afterwards i kinda started sanding at the top half of the rim if you can tell

[Crimepays]

the 2 things that I use and have been told by the pros to use is aircraft stripper, sold around here at auto parts stores. Used for paints, and powder coatings. Or sodium hydroxide, better known as Easy Off Oven Cleaner, but be carefull using the stuff as it can mar the appearance of the aluminum and add to your work. I know from experience. Good luck and hope that helps you out.