Wheel clearcoat repair
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Burning Brakes
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From: Jupiter Florida
Wheel clearcoat repair
Not for the Corvette, but I figure there's as much expertise here as anywhere;
The clearcoat on one of my alloy truck wheels has lifted a little at the rim (suspect careless tire techs) and there's some grime leeching in under it. How should I clean it out and is there some non-yellowing gloop I could use to 'glue' the clearcoat down? I don't think the rim is worth sending out to recoat. Any input is greatly appreciated, as usual...
The clearcoat on one of my alloy truck wheels has lifted a little at the rim (suspect careless tire techs) and there's some grime leeching in under it. How should I clean it out and is there some non-yellowing gloop I could use to 'glue' the clearcoat down? I don't think the rim is worth sending out to recoat. Any input is greatly appreciated, as usual...
Safety Car
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Re: Wheel clearcoat repair (rocketfinger)
I tried used using wheel clear coat from a spray can that I bought at Autozone and it is pealing off so don't use that. I even prepped it using sandpaper and cleaner to make sure it would get a good grip but it did not stick. Plus, some turned yellow.
I don't know of a cheap solution other than having it stripped and repainted using professional-type catalized urethane paint such as PPG Deltron or equivalant, which is expensive.
I don't know of a cheap solution other than having it stripped and repainted using professional-type catalized urethane paint such as PPG Deltron or equivalant, which is expensive.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Jupiter Florida
Re: Wheel clearcoat repair (Mez)
I tried used using wheel clear coat from a spray can that I bought at Autozone and it is pealing off so don't use that.
[Modified by rocketfinger, 5:43 PM 4/5/2002]
Melting Slicks
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Wheel clearcoat repair (rocketfinger)
You might try some of the Clear Coat from SEM Products. It says it's flexible.
http://www.semproducts.com/
http://www.semproducts.com/
