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Drifting
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Have a question regarding the Champagne painted wheels on my 03 AE Vette. Please only answere if it is constructive, not what recently took place to a member who asked a simple question regarding TIRES. Most of the replies made him look like a moron for asking a simple question. Do not need to waste time reading garbage and insults.
my wheels have more of a satin finish than a gloss. Any suggestions to adding more gloss like normal waxing or something like Lucas Quick Mist liquid spray wax. Or a product like Rejex. Do not want to damage the painted wheels.
my wheels have more of a satin finish than a gloss. Any suggestions to adding more gloss like normal waxing or something like Lucas Quick Mist liquid spray wax. Or a product like Rejex. Do not want to damage the painted wheels.
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Consider clearing them with a 2 part urethane clear. They will have to be scuffed with 1000 grit so the clear can adhere properly. Rattle can dry from the air clears don't hold up very well and they aren't hard like a 2 part urethane that you would want for wheels.
Be sure to use grease and wax remover BEFORE wet sanding and then again before spraying the clear on.
Be sure to use grease and wax remover BEFORE wet sanding and then again before spraying the clear on.
Last edited by Doug1; Jan 12, 2019 at 03:21 PM.
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What ever you use on the body will be good to use on the wheels. Simply enough. Paint and clear on the car. Paint and clear on the wheels. I don’t like too use wax, I prefer polish,
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Waxing may help a bit with a gloss look, but the wheels have more of a satin clear coat on them from the factory. They just do not have a high gloss shine. If you want that look, you will probably have to add a gloss clear like Doug1 mentioned.
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I've always had larger quantities from automotive paint stores, so I've never used this product. The reviews are good and I've read where other guys are real happy. Be sure to use a respirator with this stuff. One can should easily give two coats for a set of wheels.
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You might want to start out with something easy like a sealant that has a gloss to it, see if you like it and if not move up from there. The only bad part is wheels are such a pain to put product on. I currently have fk1000p on my wheels, adds a bit of gloss. I like it ok but its not amazing. You could also try something like McKee's 37 Hydro Blue which is easy spray on rinse off.
In the end I think if you really want to change the look you probably would be well served by having a wheel repair person or a powder coater add a clear coat to them. Likely would look really sharp.
In the end I think if you really want to change the look you probably would be well served by having a wheel repair person or a powder coater add a clear coat to them. Likely would look really sharp.
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It's possible to make a satin finish shinier, but it will never gloss. I've restored lots of furniture, and I prefer a satin varnish but, with work, even using automotive products/machines, one can get it up to a gloss with a very deep 'look' to it. However, if I used gloss varnish, the glossiness will be more visible, and require less work. I think they would look great with a gloss finish.
