You may want to consider clear anodizing on you polished aluminum just like the factory did. Oct 1, 2009. If the cloth comes back with a black smudge, youre dealing with open metal. it's a little tricky to get used to, and uses XYLOL (xylene) as a reducer, but sprays fairly decent with a 1.4 tip, and reduced about 2% to 5% (by volume) run the gun at 50LBS, shoot a tack coat, wait 15 minutes, then shoot a medium wet coat, and wait a full 20-30 minutes (do a string test) then shoot another medium wet coat, and wait a full 30 minutes, and check it for Even polished powdercoating will eventually fail and trap corrosion between the clear and the aluminum causing a reall mess. No loss of reflection and the coating is crystal clear. Take a small amount of Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish on a soft cloth and rub it onto a hidden area. Yes, Eastwood makes a bare metal clearcote spray. Good luck. Yes, you can clearcoat over polished aluminum in order to keep down the maintenance, but as mentioned, the surface needs to be grease/oil/particulate free otherwise it will look like A$$. About Us Trending Popular Contact Can you spray clear coat over polished aluminum? Commercially available "Aluminum Clearcoat" products have proven unsatisfactory. Description: Polished Aluminum is a bright reflective polyester/epoxy hybrid powder. For exterior use, use a clear top coat, such as It tends to look a little cloudy for a lack of a better word. I would think that it may be easier to repair damaged paint without clear, if you have a clear coat, then any touch up would require removal and reapplication of the clear. My question is are polished aluminum (Baja) more or less durable than clearcoat aluminum (Type 23). Aug 6, 2009. AlumaClear is aclear coat product for aluminum in the automotive and trucking industry, specially formulated to protect, maintain shine, and prevent oxidation and corrosion on aluminum surfaces- aluminum wheels, diamond plate, truck boxes, semi fuel tanks, and more. Any advice would be much appreciated. #2. you need to apply adhesion promoter with a little catalyst in it on the bare aluminum before you clearcoat it. I decided to clear-coat it to prevent corrosion. AlumaClear is an aluminum clear coat designed to protect expensive polished and mill finished aluminum from the elements and maintain its shine, as well as preventing corrosion and oxidation. You can clear coat over polished aluminum. However, the surface needs to be clean, or you will end up with a terribly looking finish. The other thing is that the prep work is also essential as it will determine whether the clear holds on to the polished aluminum. Part of the point of the bare aluminum is that you don't have to worry about scratching or damaging the finish. Lars Westvind - New York ^ 2007. After preparing the surface, you have to choose the right clear coat The only fix is to strip the clear and repolish the item. This is an excellent base coat to use under transparent powders to create a vivid, candy finish. I stripped an aluminum frame once, and left it bare. This is something you should also consider if you have polished aluminum wheels. DiamondFinish Clear ; Clear Coat Over Polished Aluminum Clear Coat Over Polished Aluminum. A. Hi, we find that for road trucks we get the best results by polishing the aluminum to the max. adhesion will decent but not crazy durable. Clear coating is the most effective way to protect aluminum from corrosion, oxidation, and scratches. Followers 1. You should protect and polish clear-coated wheels just as you would the painted surface of your vehicle. A simple spot test is all you need to tell whether your wheels are open metal (like aluminum) or coated. My problem is identifying the clearcoat applied to these polished aluminum pieces. Spraying Clear Coating on Dodge Viper wheels Not hard to apply at all either. 56. Re: Anyone clearcoat their aluminum boat? I know Zoops sells a kit to clear coat aluminum but its $100 and I only have one part to do, so it would be a waste of money as far as im concerned. POR-15 (my god, they make something for everything!) Clear zinc plating essentially does mean colorless or transparent and is essentially a color choice which shows the natural metallic color of the zinc coating. let dry 20 min then clearcoat it. Easy to apply. High polished aluminum scratches easily and should be hand washed with gr eat care. Clear Coating a High Polished Aluminum Frame Raw bikes are a fun trend in the cycling world. Its a process involving coating your metal with plastic to enhance its finish. i have done polished metal parts in the past on motorcycles and they This maintains a good quality finish for about 100,000 miles with no protection whatsoever. $6499 ($2.03/Fl Oz) Get it Mon, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 14. The frame of the rear window in my convertible is either aluminum or pot-metal. activate the adpro and do one nice coat over it. Life expectancy of 2-5 years under normal conditions. The importance of clear-coating wheels is to protect un-painted metals from oxidization, rust and pitting. #7. The aluminum just sits there and corrodes eventually messing up the clearcoat. 2000. AlumaClear is an aluminum clear coat designed to protect expensive polished and mill finished aluminum from the elements and maintain its shine, as well as preventing corrosion and oxidation. The biggest difference between clear coat and ceramic coat is The result is a shiny bicycle that glistens in the sun, but it could require more maintenance. In some cases the original Japanese factory applied clearcoat has turned to a yellowish color. I never saw a change in the look of the frame. It enhances gloss while protecting the finish beneath from the elements. Description: Cerakote Clear - Aluminum MC-5100 has been specifically engineered for performance on all common alloys of aluminum, including magnesium alloys. One can will cover 6 wheels OR 2 fuel tanks. D doghouse Sep 17, 2015 #8 Jim, What activator are you using? Eastwood Premium Matte Acrylic Urethane Rat Rod Flat Clear Topcoat Paint 4:1 Quart High UV Chemical Resistant. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Recommended Posts. FREE Shipping. If you decide to try it, DO A TEST PIECE FIRST. It's not clear whether Frank is a parts manufacturer or a motorcycle owner looking for something simple for his own bike. Posted November 18, 2015. garryd. Gloss: 71-85 Gloss Units. Clear Coat 2K Acrylic Urethane, SMR-1150/1101-Q 4:1 Gallon Clearcoat Fast Kit. We have no yellowing clearcoat, suffer little with pitting, suffer no cracking or floating that we often see with clearcoats & lacquers when subject to some of the extreme leave the metal polished but it needs to be clean. Some clear coats are quite popular amongst detailers when it comes to polished aluminum. Jim C Oldtimer Sep 18, 2015 #9 These are for my daily driver and I drive on salted roads. 1978 CJ-7 AMC V8 360 TH400 QT part-time and manual shift, Locked F&R. metal polishes have grease in them so be sure its totally clean. One can will cover 6 wheels OR 2 fuel tanks. You can also use a ceramic sealer such as Zoopseal. I have a polished aluminum master cylinder that I just bought and was going to polish it real good clean it and use some rustoleum or krylon clear over it. Almost all wheels that come from the factory are either painted or clear-coated and most aftermarket wheels are the same. I wouldn't etch polished aluminum, just clean it well before coating. Most polished aluminum I've seen clear coated seems to loose some of the shine. This is a top-rated product that is used to seal aluminum by bonding to its pores. #2. The clearcoat is so unobtrusive that a lot of enthusiasts do not realize it is there. water, using a non-abrasive microfiber type cloth to avoid scratching the aluminum surface. By placing a clear coating on top of a highly polished aluminum frame, you can make the metal shine while creating a distinctive look for everyone to enjoy. Feb 9, 2012. 2. Clear coatings can be applied to almost anything- from cars, bicycles & more. I don't see the problem of doing that. There are many other options to choose from. clear coat; polished aluminum; By garryd, November 18, 2015 in DiamondFinish Clear. I used Opti-Coat on my polished aluminum wheels and it came out great. There's a product from KBS called "Diamond Finish" clearcoat. How to refinish Aluminum wheels, removing clear coating, sanding, polishing, and cleaning techniques. In preparation for the new canvas top, I sanded and polished to frame until the finish was highly chrome-like. You will need to clear any aluminum that you get polished or it will oxidize quickly. How to clear coat polished aluminum wheels? One can will cover 6 wheels OR 2 fuel tanks. Dry surface using clean compressed air, ensuring no water spots are left behind. Harley uses a clearcoat on their polished aluminum engine covers and they last about 4-5 years before you notice some squigly lines under the clearcoat. Click here to be sure you're using the best Cerakote Trying to use regular coatings on polished aluminum just peels. MC-5100 Cerakote Clear - Aluminum is ready to spray and should not be thinned. With a little work and effort, you can make your mirror-like shiny wheels stay shiny for a very long time. By durability I mean scratches, rust, and dents (not Rubicon or Moab). You can probably get the same results from other brands of automotive clear coat, you'll just want to make sure they're compatible with raw aluminum. It's a moisture cured urethane (MCU) that should work well on aluminum trim. Members; 1 Clear coat does the same job it does on paint. Common applications include polished, brushed, and raw aluminum used in architectural, automotive, industrial, consumer goods and more. They include ProtectaClear, POR-15 Glisten, Everbrite, and VHT Clear Coat. AlumaClear is an aluminum clear coat designed to protect expensive polished and mill finished aluminum from the elements and maintain its shine, as well as preventing corrosion and oxidation. 1 1964 Oldsmobile 442 Registered Joined Dec 20, 2003 For California, Delaware, or Maryland, order SS-132. garryd. 3. What is a clear coat? A clear coat (often referred to as a poly or topcoat) basically a clear protective finish that you brush on your painted or stained furniture piece after it has dried. It gives the piece a shield against scratches, water rings from drinking glasses and just dirt in general. F FO_FDYFO Premium Member Joined Oct 1, 2001 3,235 Posts 09-23-2012, 05:51 PM #4 Rsurfer Super Member Easy to apply. Jul 8, 2016. It's very hard and non-yellowing. 7. If your getting your window trim polished it's stainless steel and won't require any protection. Choosing the clear coat:. What is the best clear coating for polished aluminum , in terms of durability and ease of application ? To clearcoat aluminum, start with "Spray Bond" and then topcoat with gloss MAP. 1981 CJ-8 4.0L HO TF904 Dana 300, daily driver.