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Polished alloys (no clearcoat very likely) - how to protect them?

  • 09-03-2017 4:03pm
    #1
    joujoujou
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    Got these ones today:

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    It looks like all polished surfaces are just bare aluminium without any clearcoat - what would be the best to protect them from corrosion?

    The cheaper, the better. :p

    Thanks. :)


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  • #2
    Curran
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    Well if you want the cheap approach, a wax will protect them, but you'll be applying it once very two weeks.

    If you want the right approach, go with CarPro DLUX, Gtechniq C5, or similar nano/ceramic sealants - do the job once, and dont worry about it for 18-24 months - easier cleaning too.


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    joujoujou
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    Thank you Sir!

    Do you have them in stock, by the way? :)


  • #4
    Curran
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    CarPro DLUX and KKD Revolve in the nano / ceramic line up!
    Remember they take a bit of prep work, wash, de-tar, de-iron, clay, rinse, wipedown, application, buffing - then keeping them dry for at least 18hrs (ideally 24hrs), in a stable temp and humidity enviroment.....to achieve maximum performance.

    If you want something a bit easier to use, with reasonable durability, ODK Momentum


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    joujoujou
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    Thank you, Sir! ;)

    Found a local guy who will polish them and put a clearcoat, for just 40 notes per wheel, not bad at all. :D

    Saw other jobs he's done before and I'm impressed.


  • #6
    Curran
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    I'd still consider applying protection on the lacquer


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  • #7
    micks_address
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    joujoujou wrote: »
    Thank you, Sir! ;)

    Found a local guy who will polish them and put a clearcoat, for just 40 notes per wheel, not bad at all. :D

    Saw other jobs he's done before and I'm impressed.
    That sounds a little expensive... i had car pro dlux applied to my new alloys last year for less than 100 euro... mind you they were knew so there was little or no cleaning involved...for best results the wheels came off.. they have been very easy to wash since and have remained spotless


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    joujoujou
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    micks_address wrote: »
    That sounds a little expensive... i had car pro dlux applied to my new alloys last year for less than 100 euro... mind you they were knew so there was little or no cleaning involved...[...]

    That's the point - new wheels, in need of no cleaning. Mine are not new (26 years old actually) and need cleanup, polish and coating after that. And even if the one who did the whole thing for you would charge me the same I guess (seeing your location) I'd have to travel the likes of 200km one way to leave them, then back home and the same again to collect them etc.


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