Alloy wheel clear coat repair

Discussion in 'Non Technical' started by red32, Oct 18, 2011.

  1. red32

    red32 You talkin' to me?

    My wheels have been losing their clear coat for some time ...
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    so I decided to do something about it.
    Armed with various grades of wet-n-dry paper I began to remove the clear coat.
    I started with 80, which quickly removes the coat, but is really too coarse - scratches in the alloy were obvious.
    Moved to 400, then 1200 and finished with 2000.
    Washed, cleaned with Prepsol then sprayed with VHT Clear wheel paint (urethane with a 250 deg F rating).
    Finished wheel ...
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  2. K-zed

    K-zed Secret Squirrel

    Well done Dougy. :D You realise most of the Members on here now would simply go buy new wheels?

    Moving to NT as it's a cosmetic upgrade.
     
  3. red32

    red32 You talkin' to me?

    Fair enough about the relocation (initially thought you were moving to Darwin, or somesuch.)
    Note: 4 sheets of paper and a spray can is much cheaper than 4x new wheels:br:
     
  4. K-zed

    K-zed Secret Squirrel

    Yes but... it's hard work, you get sweaty and dusty! :eek:

    So much easier to put new wheels on credit .... and think of the BLING factor! :zlove:
     

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