Does the curing process apply to machined wheels as far as cleacoat goes. What i mean is do i need to wait 30 days before i can wash or wax my wheels ie (the lip)? I don`t want them to peal so what things do i need to be aware of?
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03-19-2006, 08:48 PM #1
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It should be ok to wash with a mild car soap right away. Do not use any wax or sealant on the paint (after all, clearcoat IS paint) until it cures- 4 to 6 weeks is typical.
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03-19-2006, 09:53 PM #3
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Yeah you can wash them all you want, but follow the same guidelines as with paint on the rest of the car. Wait at least 30 days before sealing/waxing. Once that time does go by though, clean them well and seal them so that you don`t have to worry about stubborn brake dust in the future.
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03-20-2006, 10:23 AM #4
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Even though I`m the guy who`s always saying to wait, note that the only downside to *not* waiting for all the outgassing to occur is that the new paint won`t reach its maximum potential hardness. Not like it`s gonna peel off/cloud up or anything like that.
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03-20-2006, 05:23 PM #5
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Beautiful guys thank you!
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03-20-2006, 05:49 PM #6
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If the wheels were done by a wheel remanufacturer chances are it`s powdercoat clear then baked.
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03-20-2006, 06:57 PM #7
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Originally Posted by mm021884
No it was done by a wheel repair shop.
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03-20-2006, 07:57 PM #8
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same thing- wheel repair/reman
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