I'm working on doing a resto job on an old Kuwahara freestyle BMX. I am sandblasting the frame/forks and whatnot. But my question is this.

It has a mag 5 spoke wheel on the front that someone has pained....badly. I want to strip it down and leave it natural. What is the best way to strip the paint off? I'm not sure how sensitive to chemicals magnesium is. I have tone of laquer thinner at my disposal....good idea?

thanks in advance
Joe