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Old 06-07-2004, 02:20 AM
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I have a 2000 WS6 and I love my wheels but the clear coat has begun to flake off and I am stripping & re-polishing my wheels but what clear coat do I use?
I can spray auto paint in my shop but is it regular auto paint that I can get at the auto paint store or is it a certain type? and how many coats 2-3?
Here is a pic of my wheel so you'll have an idea and see how bad it is
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I don't think it is your standard automotive paint. It is a lot harder, to take the abuse wheels take, but once it fails it turns all brittle - I know I'm not answering your questions, but IMHO clear powder coat would be better.
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well I talked to a few people and I think I am going to just polish them and leave it at that, then later on get some 18's all around, prob. Z06 wheels, I just want to use the rest of these tires right now, how that? how hard is it to keep polished wheels polished? and how long does it keep shiny?,

Thanks in advance for answering my questions.
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Strip them, polish and add Zoop Seal. That'll take care of it.




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