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Posted by: ww914 Mar 8 2012, 09:29 AM

OK, I have painted and polished all four wheels, but I need to keep them that way. What do you guys recommend? Clear coat (will it stick to the polished part?), wax or what?

The painted-polished one is the one on the left.

Posted by: mepstein Mar 8 2012, 10:14 AM

Vaseline is recommended.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 8 2012, 12:09 PM

Anodizing is recommended. Vasoline is recommended in the factory manual for "anodized" wheels as the anodizing process leaves the surface porous.

I'm a firm believer in anodizing as the very best method. That said, if they're not anodized you may want to try a clear coat. Either clear powder or VHT makes a High-Gloss Clear that needs to be treated (200 degrees for 1 hour) but is rumoured to be quite tough after that.

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 8 2012, 02:51 PM

Fuchs is the correct singular (and plural), as it is a name.

Posted by: ww914 Mar 8 2012, 04:19 PM

Fixed. Thanks Andy. You just can't trust us newbies.