Suggestions for protecting polished wheels

[BIG RED HEMI]

I'm getting American Force polished forged aluminum wheels on my truck next week and I was wondering what to use to protect them with? Wax or sealant? Looking for recommendations.

 

[Kinetic]

Are they bare aluminum or clear coated? Out of the two, definitely go with a sealant. I've had good results from Duragloss 105. The optimal situation would be to have them coated.

 

[shadowhawk]

I use this on my painted wheels. not sure if you'd get the same results.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-chemica...erm=4579809528315243&utm_content=All Products

 

[BIG RED HEMI]

Are they bare aluminum or clear coated? Out of the two, definitely go with a sealant. I've had good results from Duragloss 105. The optimal situation would be to have them coated.

They are bare aluminum wheels. I just ordered Chemical Guys Max Coat sealant for them, but thanks for the Duragloss suggestion, I might try that if I don't like the Max Coat.

 

[Pull Ya]

A ceramic coating will last much longer than a sealant.
Jay

 

[BIG RED HEMI]

A ceramic coating will last much longer than a sealant.
Jay

From what I heard ceramic coating leaves the polished aluminum looking like it has a haze on it, sealant doesn't do that. These will be my summer wheels, so I don't need it to last longer then 8 months. I'll just do it every spring when I put them back on. I'm keeping my stock wheels for winter.

 

[Pull Ya]

In your situation I agree that probably a sealant would do the job. I personally use Wolfgang Sealant and have had excellent results.
Jay

 

[Kinetic]

I wouldn't put ceramic coating on bare aluminum wheels. I would get them polished and clear coated first, then apply the ceramic coating. You'll get much longer protection.

Actually, just getting them clear coated would keep you from polishing them all the time as well.

 

[BIG RED HEMI]

I wouldn't put ceramic coating on bare aluminum wheels. I would get them polished and clear coated first, then apply the ceramic coating. You'll get much longer protection.

Actually, just getting them clear coated would keep you from polishing them all the time as well.

Where would you get them clear coated, a paint shop?

 

[BIG RED HEMI]

In your situation I agree that probably a sealant would do the job. I personally use Wolfgang Sealant and have had excellent results.
Jay

Is this what you use? Wolfgang MetallWerk™ Fine Aluminum Polish

 

[BIG RED HEMI]

In your situation I agree that probably a sealant would do the job. I personally use Wolfgang Sealant and have had excellent results.
Jay

Nevermind, I just found this. Wolfgang MetallWerk™ Concours Metal Sealant. Is this what you used?

 

[Kinetic]

Where would you get them clear coated, a paint shop?

Yes, or a specific wheel repair shop, during the repair process they'll have to recoat wheels so they do it also.

 

[Pull Ya]

I use the Wolfgang 3.0 sealant on my wheels but the ones I have now are coated, they are not the bare metal. I also put Opti Spray Wax on them every time I wash the truck. The Wolfgang 3.0 is the same sealant I use on the truck. I would coat them with ceramic coating if I had any left. Kinetic has the best suggestion yet I think. If you have them clear coated they will not stain and the clear coat will give them lots of protection against the elements, including brake dust.
Jay

 

[gixxer]

Wolfgang ceramic coating