| Author | Message | ||
| Barry McCully (Turtle)
Registered Member Username: Turtle Post Number: 13 Registered: 8-2007 Posted From: 71.7.213.91 Rating: N/A |
I have a set of alcoa rims that I just had polished and some people are telling me to have them clear-coated to protect them also being told not to as the clear will come off and turn yellow. Any ideas | ||
| Kyle Brandt (Kyle4501)
Registered Member Username: Kyle4501 Post Number: 401 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 65.23.106.193 Rating: N/A |
I've heard the epoxy yellows The acrylic doesn't | ||
| Paul Lawry (Dreamscape)
Registered Member Username: Dreamscape Post Number: 235 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 166.129.147.113  Rating: N/A |
Not sure if clearing them is a good idea. I just polished mine about 6 months ago and they still look good. I think a good wax once or twice a year is best. At least once they are polished, waxing them won't take very long to do. That way you get to spend some time checking for cracks or tire wear. | ||
| Ed Jewett (Kristinsgrandpa)
Registered Member Username: Kristinsgrandpa Post Number: 371 Registered: 2-2003 Posted From: 64.24.211.32 Rating: N/A |
Two companies make a clearcoat for polished surfaces, like chrome, aluminum, brass, etc. Its not automotive clearcoat. I painted mine over a year ago. The company that mnakes POR 15 is one, and the Eastwood Co. is the other. I used the POR 15 brand. Both have websites. Ed | ||
| JR Lynch (Njt5047)
Registered Member Username: Njt5047 Post Number: 227 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 70.61.104.58 Rating: N/A |
Clearcoat is going to get pecked up. Each little peck will hold just enough moisture to discolor the wheel. Once clearcoated, you cannot go back without a ton of work. I'd leave the wheels natural and use truck wheel polish on them. All they'll need is a quick polishing...they won't require machine work again once polished. Take about an hour to do 6 wheels. I have polished Alcoas and they are definitely easier to maintain than painted wheels. My dos centavos, JR | ||
| Jack Hart (Jackhartjr)
Registered Member Username: Jackhartjr Post Number: 15 Registered: 8-2007 Posted From: 205.188.117.73 Rating: N/A |
I totaly agree with JR...drove trucks for years, all it takes is an hour or so every three to six months to shine 'em up again! And they look sssooo good! Jack | ||
| Bill Keller (Busnut104)
Registered Member Username: Busnut104 Post Number: 20 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 71.31.78.136 Rating: N/A |
If you ever have to buy new ones, they now have one that does not need polished. suppose to keep the shine??? |