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YACT- Repairing clearcoat on aluminum wheels?

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Nutdotnet

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One of my wheels (18" Brock B4) has a small area on the outermost lip where the clearcoat stripped off. It doesn't look bad or anything but I would like to repair it.

I've done some research on vwvortex.com without much luck. I know my chances on here are slim but I thought I would ask.

 
For small areas and chips in this type of clearcoat, I would use the clear chip resistant
nail polish, the one women use as a top coat for finger nails. Use a hair dryer to drive out
any moisture then let cool before application.

Note: Never use a high pressure washer on clearcoated wheels, it will drive moisture
under it and cause discoloring oxidation.
 
Originally posted by: galvanizedyankee
For small areas and chips in this type of clearcoat, I would use the clear chip resistant
nail polish, the one women use as a top coat for finger nails. Use a hair dryer to drive out
any moisture then let cool before application.

Note: Never use a high pressure washer on clearcoated wheels, it will drive moisture
under it and cause discoloring oxidation.
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I heard something about using nail polish. I guess it makes sense.

Honestly, I'm just want to keep it from spreading. I wax and polish the wheels every couple-few weeks so I'm not worried about oxidation. And since it is on the VERY outermost lip (right where the wheel meets the tire, about an 1/8" wide) it's not noticable.
 
I'd say the nail polish trick is about the best way to go. Otherwise, for a true repair, you'd have ot have the wheel stripped of all the clearcoat stuff, reapplied and rebake it on.
 
Originally posted by: C'DaleRider
I'd say the nail polish trick is about the best way to go. Otherwise, for a true repair, you'd have ot have the wheel stripped of all the clearcoat stuff, reapplied and rebake it on.
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That's what I thought....I think these would look DAMN nice just being polished without clearcoat. 😉 A lot more work to maintain but damn, after I cleaned that clearcoat missing section real well the damn thing just SHINES.

They are two piece wheels. Maybe down the road I may look into repolishing the lip.
 
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