What do i use to seal raw polished aluminum?
03-06-2011, 09:34 PM
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What do i use to seal raw polished aluminum?
Ok, i rattlecanned my wheels last year.. came out nice but kept getting rock chips etc.. ive since got them sandblasted and i decided to see how one would look polished. i think it came out pretty nice even though it took me forever..
so my question is, can i just wax these bad boys to keep them protected from the elements or should i be using something else to seal these up? thanks.
so my question is, can i just wax these bad boys to keep them protected from the elements or should i be using something else to seal these up? thanks.
03-06-2011, 09:41 PM
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i believe flitz makes a type of compound that protects them and makes them water repellent.
all i know is dont clear them unless your using them year round, just because the clear makes the shine look duller
all i know is dont clear them unless your using them year round, just because the clear makes the shine look duller
03-06-2011, 09:45 PM
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thats what i would do. it would allow you to take power ball to them every so often to bring the shine back to the fullest it can be.
btw what compounds/steps did you use to shine them up that much?
btw what compounds/steps did you use to shine them up that much?
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03-06-2011, 10:01 PM
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im looking for a link now but cant seem to find what im looking for.. but id say if you had a good wax it could do just as good as an alloy wheel sealer
03-06-2011, 11:08 PM
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this is a sealer and an amazing polish
White Diamond Metal Polish and Sealant
White Diamond Metal Polish and Sealant
edit: im gonna throw up one more thread because i dont know if i should do polished or powdercoat them black >.< so help me out guys.
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03-07-2011, 01:37 PM
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And after all that time you spent sanding them an polishing it up. Keep it polished.
On a side note, what's the best way to clean up my rims as I have a bit of curb rash on one and the others have black spots on them. I want them to look like they just came from the factory. Also on the inside of the rim (where the wheel weights go) what could I use in there as it is NASTY.
On a side note, what's the best way to clean up my rims as I have a bit of curb rash on one and the others have black spots on them. I want them to look like they just came from the factory. Also on the inside of the rim (where the wheel weights go) what could I use in there as it is NASTY.
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