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Old 08-30-07, 03:50   #1 (permalink)
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Stripping clear coat from alloys

I've got some alloy wheels that have a clear coating on the outer rim. the spokes are bronze.
The clearcoat is lifting and scratched/mared and needs to be stripped.

After I do this, is it sufficient to keep them sealed with a good tire rim sealer/protector or will they tarnish ?
 
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Old 08-30-07, 04:42   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Stripping clear coat from alloys

If they are aluminum, they will oxidize without a cc to protect them, so, yes, you will have to polish them regularly if you want them to be shiny.
 
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Re: Stripping clear coat from alloys

yeah you pretty much have to keep then protected alllll the time. I think its worthit though. The look of polished rims is amazing
 
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