May 13, 2007 #1 P piece Member Joined Mar 12, 2004 Messages 271 was wondering what you would call the finish on the alum t-type wheels?clearcoat,anodizing,or some other finish?trying to reproduce that same "rainbow"effect that was on wheel when new(and hopefully last longer)thank you in advance jim
was wondering what you would call the finish on the alum t-type wheels?clearcoat,anodizing,or some other finish?trying to reproduce that same "rainbow"effect that was on wheel when new(and hopefully last longer)thank you in advance jim
May 13, 2007 #2 UNDER-PRESSURE ..... Member ..... Joined Jul 16, 2006 Messages 1,610 The wheels have a clearcoat finish on them originaly. Here is a pic of 1 of my restored wheels that has been recleared.
The wheels have a clearcoat finish on them originaly. Here is a pic of 1 of my restored wheels that has been recleared.
May 13, 2007 #3 P piece Member Joined Mar 12, 2004 Messages 271 what type of clear did you use?was it from the 2 stage paint process and if so any temp issue from braking?thanks jim
what type of clear did you use?was it from the 2 stage paint process and if so any temp issue from braking?thanks jim
May 14, 2007 #4 UNDER-PRESSURE ..... Member ..... Joined Jul 16, 2006 Messages 1,610 I think the best results come from using a Urethane clear. It holds up well & gives them a nice look.
I think the best results come from using a Urethane clear. It holds up well & gives them a nice look.
May 15, 2007 #5 T turbofish38 Le Pétomane Joined Dec 3, 2002 Messages 6,160 You can also have them powder coated with clear. With the price of paint today that might be a cheaper way to go.
You can also have them powder coated with clear. With the price of paint today that might be a cheaper way to go.