Powder-Coated Wheels, & How to Protect Them

EZ_TUR90 · 04-06-2010, 07:54 PM

Hello All,

I recently powder-coated my wheels and I was wondering if there is a way to protect them. Do I apply a sealer wax onto the wheel for protection from scratches, and whatever else might damage the coat? Or is there another technique on how to protect the finish on the wheels. Please share.

I have semi-gloss black wheels. Damage to colored or darker wheels is much more noticeable in comparison to alloy wheels.

Thanks

UncleWede · 04-07-2010, 10:40 AM

I powdered my motorcycle wheels black. I covered them in PoorBoys wheel wax. The part I didn't wipe really well I had to go back and apply some more to get it off.

I did some "research" on a couple of sample color pieces I took from the painter. PB worked better than Z2, and I did some harsh rubbing of mud onto the surface, letting it dry, then washing it off. Based soely on the beading effect after the mud session. No exposure to heat other than leaving it to dry on a sunny window sill.

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EZ_TUR90 Ez tur90 189 Rep 3,191 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (11)	Powder-Coated Wheels, & How to Protect Them Hello All, I recently powder-coated my wheels and I was wondering if there is a way to protect them. Do I apply a sealer wax onto the wheel for protection from scratches, and whatever else might damage the coat? Or is there another technique on how to protect the finish on the wheels. Please share. I have semi-gloss black wheels. Damage to colored or darker wheels is much more noticeable in comparison to alloy wheels. Thanks __________________
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 17980 Rep 9,377 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	I powdered my motorcycle wheels black. I covered them in PoorBoys wheel wax. The part I didn't wipe really well I had to go back and apply some more to get it off. I did some "research" on a couple of sample color pieces I took from the painter. PB worked better than Z2, and I did some harsh rubbing of mud onto the surface, letting it dry, then washing it off. Based soely on the beading effect after the mud session. No exposure to heat other than leaving it to dry on a sunny window sill.
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