Need advice-Refinishing my multipiece wheels ...anodized vs clear coated vs clear powder
06-27-2007, 12:57 PM
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Need advice-Refinishing my multipiece wheels ...anodized vs clear coated vs clear powder
I need your advice guys. I'm about to have my wheel barrels changed for more lip, and I figured I should have the wheels refinished at the same time.
The BARREL: Currently the barrel is bare polished aluminum. I've used ZoopSeal, but I'm in the mood for something more permanant and more hassle free (read durable). Should I:
1. Add a clear coat of PAINT to the new polished lips
2. Clear POWDER coat them
3. Clear anodize and possibly add 1 or 2 to the mix for extra protection
4. Just chrome the darn things
The FACE: Currently its brushed and anodized - no clearcoat (I think). The finish has held up pretty well over the course of one year (including winter/snow/salt - stupid I know). But, there is a light bit of discoloration on one wheel I think b/c the car wash place blundered and used acidic wheel cleaner, when they shouldn't have. If I have the face reanodized, should I proceed with choices 1 or 2 for added durability?
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The BARREL: Currently the barrel is bare polished aluminum. I've used ZoopSeal, but I'm in the mood for something more permanant and more hassle free (read durable). Should I:
1. Add a clear coat of PAINT to the new polished lips
2. Clear POWDER coat them
3. Clear anodize and possibly add 1 or 2 to the mix for extra protection
4. Just chrome the darn things
The FACE: Currently its brushed and anodized - no clearcoat (I think). The finish has held up pretty well over the course of one year (including winter/snow/salt - stupid I know). But, there is a light bit of discoloration on one wheel I think b/c the car wash place blundered and used acidic wheel cleaner, when they shouldn't have. If I have the face reanodized, should I proceed with choices 1 or 2 for added durability?
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