Some reasons i can think of them not coming clear coated are.

How to remove clear coat and polish aluminum wheels. After you clean the wheel thoroughly, polish the aluminum and reapply the clear coat. I wondered whether clear coating a polished wheel would make the polished wheel not so shiny. But if you want additional protection, you can apply a clear coat.

Finish may get damaged easily during shipping large metal. It’s not compulsory to clear coat polished aluminum rims and wheels. Allow them to dry as.

One of the tricks i use to give aluminum parts that. First start by washing the wheels with a wheel based cleaner to remove any brake dust, road debris, etc. Takes both to add a finish.

Apply three coats of this 10 minutes apart. Using a wax remover, clean the aluminum. A professional ceramic coat can last for two to three years on your wheels.

You might even lose the shine on your. #2 · sep 30, 2006. Clear coat is mostly gone but i need to remove the rest so i can polish them.

Mix the vinegar or lemon juice with warm water. If you make the mistake of directly spraying clear on dirty polished aluminum, the results will be catastrophic. I picked up a set of used american racing aluminum wheels for cheap.