clearcoating polished wheels?

[JohnDeStef]

The American Racing AR23s I got for my Classic have the clearcoating peeling already.

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... sorry, no pics of the damage.

The eBay seller I got them from will replace the set of 4 with any other American Racing or Eagle wheels. The AR23s have been discontinued. Turns out the Eagle series 194 are now available (they weren't when I was buying before).

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I like these alot better!!!


Since the 194s are polished, giving them a GOOD clearcoating or clear powdercoating would be the thing to do. Any recommendations???

 

[TooMuchBoost]

Absolutely do not put automotive clear on them because it will not stick and if it does it won't be long term! I can't think of it at the moment but it requires a special additive (formulated into the clear) for it to stick to bare metal. Another way is adding a mild acid which is why the clears tend to be 'yellow'. I forget what the ph is but that's neither here nor there. Trust me we make clears and primers for a living.

I'm not familiar with powder coat clear so I won't attempt to comment.

The last I heard was Spies Hecker years ago had a 'wheel' clear but it wouldn't shock me if they still did.

You can try a web search on wheel clear coat but I would take a lot of it with a grain of salt being the internet.

Wish I could help more.

 

[tommyp]

clearcoat

I think i saw a clearcoat in the eastwood cat? worth a look. por 15 has a clear for wheels