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i was wondering if anyone has ever re-clear coated there polished aluminum rims? Mine are to the point to were they need stripped and polished but id like to clear them or even maybe ceramic coating just to protect them any thoughts?
I have not re-cleared OEM WS6 rims. However, Fall 2013 I re-cleared some aluminum, Chevy S10 rims with Eastwood’s 2K AerosSpray High-Gloss Clear. The surfaces sprayed were a combination of scuffed factory clear; scuffed, Duplicolor, aerosol color; and bare aluminum sanded as far as 2000 grit. I used no adhesion promoter. I did no wet-sanding or buffing after final coat. They turned out very good. They have held up fine for 5 years on my daily driver, in Michigan, including winters. This includes even the bare aluminum sanded to 2000 grit. Only failures I have noticed is the immediate area around 1 – rock chip and some corrosion on the lips that probably spread from corrosion in pits I did not address prior to clear. Sorry I cannot provide feedback on a mirror-polished surface.
I want to make a correction to my above post. I just gave my wheels a good cleaning, and found there are more chips than I previously noticed. Additionally, I install a dedicated pair of wheels mounted with winter tires for ~5 months per year, spreading overall wear over 6 wheels, not 4. I add this info in case anyone is considering the 2-part, Eastwood, aerosol clear I mentioned. I do not want to mislead.
Overall, I am still very happy with the product and results, especially given I do not own spray equipment and was unwilling to pay a paint shop for the work. However, for someone looking for a more “show quality” finish that will handle another 10 years, a good, 2-part automotive clear applied with a sprayer may be more appropriate.
Here are a few photos taken yesterday of a trashed wheel I salvaged Fall 2013. For the purpose of evaluating the Eastwood product, ignore the center cap. The bare aluminum on the wheel was sanded to 2000 grit to remove deep scratches on the flats and corrosion on the lip. I vaguely remember applying the clear in heavy coats on this one and having some bubbles, seen in the photos, in one of more of the coats. Overall, I was/am content with the results, as I just wanted some wheels that looked good from a few feet away. Think I ended up purchasing @ ~$17-$18/can shipped. Think I got 3 or 4 coats on 2 wheels per can, including the bead areas.
06-22-2018, 02:58 PM
Ws6 rim re-clear coat 
