How To Clear Coat Aluminum Rims
09-28-2001,15:54 #1
Applying clear coat on a polished wheel
I was wondering whether clear coating a polished wheel would acutally make the polished wheel not so shiny. Does anyone know? Thanks in advance.Ryan
2005 NSX-T - Silverstone/Onyx
10-03-2001,06:46 #5
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My stock 01' wheels are definitely clear-coated. They appear to be more of a machined look than highly polished(prior to the clear coat).How do I know they are clear-coated? Well, sadly I brushed a curb, and roughed the lip of the wheel a couple of inches. While polishing it back out, there was no doubt I couldn't match the stock machining, and could easily see the clear-coat paint edge. The section I polished has a brighter, more chrome like shine. I'll probably clear-coat the small section to help it blend in.
01' NSX-T Silverstone (sold)
04' VW Touareg
02' Chevy Avalanche 1500
04' Ducati Multistrada DS1000
03' Honda 954rr
02' Honda VTX-1800
03-01-2007,12:43 #13
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Re: Applying clear coat on a polished wheel
http://www.imperialrestoration.com/p...php?category=2 glisten pc clear as a bell for wheels polished ect hard to apply
03-01-2007,15:25 #14
Re: Applying clear coat on a polished wheel
yes...the answer is no! clearcoat can be applied to a high polish wheel but will not adhere properly,i have had numerous experiences with this and the clear will always peel off.in one attempt i actually used compressed air to peel the clear entirely off in one piece! Japanese polished wheels wheels are not clearcoated,they are anodized,this would need to be done before welding/bolting the cast center in due to the fact that anodizing will attack and pit to porous casting,if you are looking to have a low maintanance wheel,consider a machine polished a.k.a. diamond cut wheel,like the factory 95-01 wheel,the fine groves can hold paint(or clear)and should always clean up with soap and water (except maybe in the case of some aggresive brake pad compounds)
03-02-2007,10:24 #15
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Re: Applying clear coat on a polished wheel
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03-02-2007,13:55 #16
Re: Applying clear coat on a polished wheel
Angus is correct about Aftermarket wheels. They have an anodized coating. If you are talking about Forged Aluminum wheels like HRE or IForged, the stuff you want to use is called ZoopSeal. I have never used it, but am interested to hear how well it works:
Originally Posted by angus
Japanese polished wheels wheels are not clearcoated,they are anodized,this would need to be done before welding/bolting the cast center in due to the fact that anodizing will attack and pit to porous casting,if you are looking to have a low maintanance wheel,consider a machine polished a.k.a. diamond cut wheel,like the factory 95-01 wheel,the fine groves can hold paint(or clear)and should always clean up with soap and water (except maybe in the case of some aggresive brake pad compounds)
http://www.zoops.com/zoopseal.asp
-Adrian
2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3
1995 Acura NSX-T
The KING of cheap ass wheels and tires... (per TURBO2GO)
03-02-2007,15:04 #17
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Re: Applying clear coat on a polished wheel
Clear-coat IMO DOES make the rim a bit more dull.
I am thinking about getting some highly polished wheels. Trying to figure out would I have them clear coated because:
a. Less maintenance?
** For the people out there with polished rims and no clear coat, how often do you have to polish your rims?
b. After clear coating, they might not look as shiny as claimed by some rim maunfacturers.
An easy polishing method for those on the go is,when washing your car,clean the wheels and then rub your favourite wheel polish on(while it is wet).Do not let it dry,wash off using soft sponge or cloth and dish soap.The dish soap takes the polish off without having to rub it.DRY and GO !!!
So to answer the question above,Every time I wash the car,it only takes a few minutes !!!
Stacy
03-02-2007,18:11 #18
Re: Applying clear coat on a polished wheel
My wheel faces are clear coated and there is no difference in the luster compared to the bare polished lip. Here are a few pics:http://www.nsxprime.com/photopost/sh...cat=500&page=1
03-02-2007,18:38 #19
Re: Applying clear coat on a polished wheel
just wondering if the volk GTC has clear coat on the spokes or the polish lip?
03-03-2007,10:21 #20
Re: Applying clear coat on a polished wheel
The polished lip is anodized. I'm not sure about the spokes, but they're probably anodized too.
just wondering if the volk GTC has clear coat on the spokes or the polish lip?
-Adrian
2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3
1995 Acura NSX-T
The KING of cheap ass wheels and tires... (per TURBO2GO)
03-03-2007,19:07 #21
Re: Applying clear coat on a polished wheel
GTCs are anodized lip with painted center,unless you special order the rmc(rays metal coat)
03-03-2007,22:17 #22
Re: Applying clear coat on a polished wheel
what should be used to keep the anodized lips nice and shiny?
GTCs are anodized lip with painted center,unless you special order the rmc(rays metal coat)
Can I used the metal polish(Mother's) or even car wax?
03-04-2007,00:59 #23
Re: Applying clear coat on a polished wheel
well... if your anodized lips are in good condition,then soap and water is all you should need(as stated by rays/volk)but many"safe"and "all wheel"cleaners will dull/cloud the anodizing,(i have a set of GTNs that are like this due to a previous owner osing the wrong cleaner,Wax won't hurt anything i probably would not use polish but i doubt it would have any affect anyways. i'm actually considering unbolting my centers and having the lips re-anodized(the clouding is minor so it's hard to justify)butif your wheels are in good shape then not much will really make them dull (except chemicals)so dont worry, just soap and water
03-04-2007,02:32 #24
Re: Applying clear coat on a polished wheel
Yep, soap and water is all you need. Chemicals/wheel cleaners will mess up the anodized finish. Only thing is that I don't know anyone that can reanodize the finish. If you find a place, please let us know.
well... if your anodized lips are in good condition,then soap and water is all you should need(as stated by rays/volk)but many"safe"and "all wheel"cleaners will dull/cloud the anodizing,(i have a set of GTNs that are like this due to a previous owner osing the wrong cleaner,Wax won't hurt anything i probably would not use polish but i doubt it would have any affect anyways. i'm actually considering unbolting my centers and having the lips re-anodized(the clouding is minor so it's hard to justify)butif your wheels are in good shape then not much will really make them dull (except chemicals)so dont worry, just soap and water
-Adrian
2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3
1995 Acura NSX-T
The KING of cheap ass wheels and tires... (per TURBO2GO)
03-04-2007,06:25 #25
Re: Applying clear coat on a polished wheel
there are places that do anodizing almost everywhere,it's a pretty common industrial finish-i'm thinking you would probably need to have the wheels stripped and polished somewhere else first(or you can strip them yourself with oven cleaner-ask me how i know!),but then anyone who does anodizing can do it
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