I just painted and polished my 90 IROC rims. They almost look like chrome. I am leaning towards clearcoating them, I know a little shine will be lost but the durability will be better. I don't want to have to polish them every weekend. Thoughts?

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Rob P
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I think I remember hearing that if they are too shiny/smooth the clearcoat may not stick very well.

 

Clearcoating would be a very good idea in terms of durability and maintenance. you'll be able to wipe of any brakedust,dirt,roadgrime,etc. with just a swipe of a wet rag. My ROH are clearcoated and I love the way they look and how easy it is to just wipe off the brakedust and dirt.I have a spray bottle filled with about a 60/40 solution of water and glass cleaner. I just spray a light mist on the wheels and wipe off with a clean rag.

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I would say dont do it unless you wanna keep doin it.you wont get the clear to stick well enough without going threw a full process of putting it on.it wont be like a factory applied clear coat,not even close.I think its baked on.not sure.If you use a good polish,it should protect them awhile.zymol makes a protective spray coating for wheels that works good and comes off with wheel cleaner.I am not saying it wont work,and it may even look good for awile,but I dont know if it will last,and may get real ugly.

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~mike~
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Hey Rob.. do you have any pics of them? Ive been seriously considering having mine polished.

If you can find a pro to do it right I would have them clearcoated. Something like OEM would be great, it would save alot of maintenance. And the finish would last a long time.


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