Having trouble keeping aluminum wheels scratch free.

[GlossyTundra]

I put some 15x10 Pacer uncoated Aluminum wheels on my Jeep. When new there was not a scratch on them, however after a few washings and some wheeling trips they seem to be covered in fine scratches.



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It seems as even the act of rubbing an applicator across the clean surface of the wheel is causing micro-marring and dulling the wheels finish by the act.



I`m using a very soft bristled brush and microfiber applicators to clean and apply polish. What could I do to help prevent further marring or what could I do to remove the marring already there? I`ve only had these wheels for a few weeks and they already look duller than when I first got them.

[Ron Ketcham]

They are not "coated" with a urethane or powder coat.

Get some Mother`s and keep them polished.

Grumpy

[togwt]

They are not "coated" with a urethane or powder coat.

Get some Mother`s and keep them polished.

Grumpy



...and apply a coating type product (i.e. Opti-Seal)

[GlossyTundra]

They are not "coated" with a urethane or powder coat.

Get some Mother`s and keep them polished.

Grumpy



I stated in the first part of my OP that they were uncoated. Opti-seal and other products like it arent working. That would prevent oxidation, I`m having problems with micromarring.

[Paul Sparks]

Couldn`t you polish out the micro marring with Semi-Chrome,Never Dull or Opt metal polish and then Opti-Coat as you would a coated wheel ?

[RaskyR1]

High polished aluminum wheels are a full time job, much like owning a black car....and I`ll NEVER own another set again!



Pick up some Mag/Aluminum polish and use it regularly.





You could try Opti-Coat on them too...