Polished aluminum wheel guys!!!

[dhcomp]

They are a pain. Every set i've had, I wish i had factory finish alloys.

I like to keep my trucks looking good, but pulling wheels off my truck to polish once a year isn't worth it.

Buy something with a factory finish on them, no raw aluminum.

 

[76zimmer]

If you want to run them year round in MI. DO NOT GET polished aluminum. The salt will eat the finish fast. Look at GM factory aluminum rims that have a protective coating on them….after as little as 5 years they are getting ate up by corrosion. Imagine how fast that will happen with raw aluminum. Go with powder coated steel for winter and save the aluminum for non winter driving.

 

[Chevy305]

I put had clear coated aluminum wheels on my truck for 10+ years and they are no different than any painted wheels as far as maintenance. Then I put on a set of used polished aluminum wheels and not that I regret it, but if I where to change wheels again I'd go with something clear coated.

I'm planning on trying this polish from Dura-coating. Watch the videos, it looks pretty promising:

https://dura-coating.com/collection...mium-metal-polish-32oz?variant=32911557853245

 

[SPLATT]

I had my polished Torque Thrust II wheels on my 71 Monte Carlo powder coated to make for easy maintenance.

 

[ryoken]

ok, I'll chime in... I think everyone knows i'm not afraid of mindnumbingly stoopid labor minutia... I have Weld Super Singles for the K5.. fully wetsanded and buffed.. will wax... nothing looks better IMO..


that said, if you are an anal masochist, willing to pay the polishing dues, ESPECIALLY in bad weather environments, have at it! I don't think ANYTHING else compares look wise.... BUT.. yeah, clear, pc'd, etc all make life much less of a nuisance..


oh,. and just as a mention.. not sure I can recommend Sharkhide for rims.. as many know, it's my method for the burnished alum tubebed panels on Mutt.... while it does a commendable job, it does have some weaknesses with fail points, etc.. not sure a rim environment would be good for it.. decent climate, might not be a bad approach... and on a plus, you can strip the original coating with a lacquer thinner rag, and reapply..

 

[CharlieC]

Looking for something else and came across this thread…. Short story, many moons ago there was a product called Zoops Seal that I have personally used. Zoops shut down and one of the principals started this company. I have not needed it in a long time but my car project with alum wheels will be hitting the street in a few weeks, so I’ll be looking to pick some up.

:: ShineSeal ::

www.shineseal.com

Longer story and review… https://www.svtperformance.com/threads/zoop-seal-is-no-more.750729/


Charlie