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09-21-2010, 04:56 AM #1
What clearcoat is on factory WS6 rims?
Hi guys..,
Well if you have seen my post about having a spin out and scraping the bumper and whacking a rim on the kerb...well this is an update of sorts!
I had crazy quotes on bits and pieces, but i got lucky on ebay.com and won a WS6 rim for $100 ) Only problem is that it is painted (for whatever reason), but this fact may have put people off? Happily i have the workshop and stuff to bring back a mirror shine, and so my question is....
What is the EXACT type of clearcoat put on these rims from new as i have had a couple of companies tell me that i will have adherance problems if sprayed onto a slick polished surface...but they managed from new and so anybody with good info here will be much appreciated!?
I am guesing at a two part polyurethane type of clear, but i dunno!
Thanks in advance!
Trev... )
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09-21-2010, 06:08 AM #2
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Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
Many now have clear powdercoated on.
Personally....strip all the clear off all the wheels and see how much more they could shine. Will require a little more work, but will look much better as well.
They would be a basic polished aluminum wheel at that point.
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09-21-2010, 12:18 PM #3
Mmmm.....,
I had considered this plan myself! I figured as it sees reasonable use, but not heavy, i would polish the rim as you suggest and maybe paint or powdercoat the back side just to keep th ebrake dust down and make cleaning easier.
I totally understand that keeping a fully polished but unprotected rim is just a maintenance thing and really quite do-able and i agree.... very shiny if maintained!
But....... i would still love to hear peoples thoughts on the make up of the clear used on thses rims from new..
Trev.... )
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09-21-2010, 03:12 PM #4
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Impulse Blue- 2004 GTO
96 WS6 wheels were painted with a polished lip. I wouldn't know what they used as a clear coat on the polished wheels.
Rob
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96 WS6
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09-21-2010, 05:29 PM #5
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I'm no expert on this, but this is what I've read on the subject. I've heard its a polyester or acrylic clearcoat and in some cases the refinishing process can't be peformed in a body shop environment. In those cases, you'd have to send the wheel to a wheel refinishing company.
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09-21-2010, 11:20 PM #6
Thanks for all of the suggestions guys!
Just to put my mind at rest, but it is a bit late now as i have bought it...... are ALL WS6 rims for a Trans Am 17x9 with the same bolt spacing and offset?? I am pretty sure they are....but a yes would help me here!!!
Cutlass... i am going to call a few wheel finishing companies to get there take on this issue, and thanks for the suggestion!
Trev... )Last edited by speedyWS6; 10-18-2010 at 09:52 AM.
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09-22-2010, 11:37 AM #7
this is the route i went with the Ws6 wheels on mine. bought some aircraft paint remover, and let it peel off the clearcoat. rinsed them off, then i polished up the chrome and they look much better.
i highly doubt most people would actually know the clearcoat was removed unless told otherwise.
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