wheel rim color

[procharlie]

I have two TTAs and want to clean up the rims a little. The silver part has a clear coating but some of the wheels it looks shiny and on others it looks flat/satin. I think the shiny ones might have the flat finish already worn off, but that is a guess. Does anyone know the correct clear finish to apply to the wheels? Is it a satin clear, etc, or something else? Any help is appreciated.

 

[xlr8ngn]

I don't know the answer to your question, but I do know bare aluminum exposed to the environment will pit/oxidize unless maintained constantly, or coated with something to prevent corrosion. Salt, dirt and brake dust are all good friends.

 

[procharlie]

There may be some aluminum corrosion in a few spots, mostly where a scratch has occurred or a balance weight was attached. I will try to clean up some of those spots, but am not sure what top coating to put on, to prevent any more degradation. Thanks for the response.

 

[xlr8ngn]

A little reading and I see where people use a 2 part clear coat similar to paint clear coat to protect aluminum wheels. I also see 2 part rattle spray cans for coating plastic headlights and providing UV protection, and would likely work for wheels too. I’m sure there’s some diy videos out there, I didn’t get that far.