Clear coating polished Al wheels?

[chuck botts]

Has anyone had experience with spray coating the Aluminum wheels after
polishing with Chip Guard, or any other clear coating?

Chuck Botts, San Diego, Ca

 

[john wright]

As a personal opinion ( which we all have) I wouldn't clear coat my
Alcoa's. The chance of corrosion starting under the coating and the
problems of removing a clear coating is a real pain. Been there and
done that on other aluminum wheels. The 2 or 3 times a year that I
detail my wheels is a small investment.

J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
77 Eleganza II
Michigan

>
> Has anyone had experience with spray coating the Aluminum wheels after
> polishing with Chip Guard, or any other clear coating?
>
> Chuck Botts, San Diego, Ca

 

[nate chase]

Since I have my new Alcoa's on order I talked to my powder coating company
(they have done some black stuff on my Harley with great results). They said
they won't do clear powder coat on wheels anymore. Too tuff to get them even
and stay looking good. He said just leave them as is and polish them by
hand and I'd be happier. I have been thinking I may spray paint the BACKSIDE
of the wheel to stop corrosion though. Maybe a good clear or even light gray
enamel... Any thoughts here???

Nate Chase
75' GB
Omaha

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[john wright]

Nate,
No paint just a coat of Wax on the back. It's easier to clean the bare
metal than to clean the paint off to get at any corrosion.

J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
77 Eleganza II
Michigan

>
> Since I have my new Alcoa's on order I talked to my powder coating company
> (they have done some black stuff on my Harley with great results). They said
> they won't do clear powder coat on wheels anymore. Too tuff to get them even
> and stay looking good. He said just leave them as is and polish them by
> hand and I'd be happier. I have been thinking I may spray paint the BACKSIDE
> of the wheel to stop corrosion though. Maybe a good clear or even light gray
> enamel... Any thoughts here???
>
> Nate Chase
> 75' GB
> Omaha
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> polishing with Chip Guard, or any other clear coating?
> >
> > Chuck Botts, San Diego, Ca
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

[loren \(skip\) newhouse]

Hi Nate,

FWIW, my '96 GMC Jimmy has alloy wheels with the spoke sides (and I assume
backs) painted with a light gray. I had to look to see the paint. I'd say do it.

I'm surprised that Alcoa doesn't already paint them!

Skip Newhouse
'75 Avion with original steel wheels
Western Maryland

> Since I have my new Alcoa's on order I talked to my powder coating company
> (they have done some black stuff on my Harley with great results). They said
> they won't do clear powder coat on wheels anymore. Too tuff to get them even
> and stay looking good. He said just leave them as is and polish them by
> hand and I'd be happier. I have been thinking I may spray paint the BACKSIDE
> of the wheel to stop corrosion though. Maybe a good clear or even light gray
> enamel... Any thoughts here???
>
> Nate Chase
> 75' GB
> Omaha
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> polishing with Chip Guard, or any other clear coating?
> >
> > Chuck Botts, San Diego, Ca
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>