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Old 11-21-2007, 01:06 AM
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Default Clear Coat on Aluminu Wheels

I'm going to pc my polished aluminum wheels with Columbia's Super high Gloss Clear. does anyone have any suggestions for me.

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Default Re: Clear Coat on Aluminu Wheels

do a test panel... in my experience, the clears tend to dull the lustre of polished aluminum a bit. its not an objectionable dulling, and maybe not even noticable unless you're comparing the two side-by-side. and be sure to do a great job on the cleaning before coating!
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Default Re: Clear Coat on Aluminu Wheels

it will dull the finish
if you want to seal the polish aluminum
you are better of with
soopseal aluminum sealer
http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/zoopseal.html
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