I am restoring some Honda alloy wheels. I have the sanding done on 2 of them and have the finish I want. I thought it might be a good time to figure out what I am going to do about a clear coat. What is a good clear coat? Is any one better than another? Do I even need a clear coat on them? Any advice would be well appreciated! Thanks.
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If you don't clear them they will oxidize very fast.
There are many choices for clear coat, be sure and use a high temp one or the clear plastidip as I have heard some success stories with it.
Anything that can keep raw aluminum from oxygen and corrosive brake dust would be a good choice.1993 SE Coupe MRT - 1992 LX Sedan MRT
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I figured I did need to clear them. Anything I should avoid?Originally posted by wildBill83 View Post
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Mine aren't cleared. They have been that way for close to a year. IMO they still look good. I wetsanded them with 1500-2000.
I clean them with some aluminum wheel cleaner, Meguiars in the Blue bottle. Polish them with Mag wheel polish and then some collinite on top of that. I only polish and wax about twice a year.
They have cleaned up every week. And still look good.
steve
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