How To Polish Aluminum Wheels With Clear Coat

Over time the clear coat on a set of wheels begins to flake fade or become scratched particularly if the wheels are not properly cared for.

How to polish aluminum wheels with clear coat. If your clear coat is peeling cracked or chipping off the only way to fix that is by stripping with paint and clear coat remover. Aluminum wheels are coated with a layer of clear coat paint for protection and added shine. If you are unsure whether your aluminum wheels are coated or uncoated apply a small amount of polish to an out of sight spot on the wheel with a clean microfiber cloth or a polishing pad. Use a mothers powerball mini to polish between spokes.

All of the above steps work great if your wheels are bare aluminum. Test the aluminum for a coating. Avoid wool polishing balls on clearcoated wheels. If your wheels are metal alloy with a clear coat use a clear coat safe polish.

Alloy wheels are stronger than steel wheels and most receive a clear coat on top of the paint of natural finish that protects the wheels and gives them a more glossy appearance. A clear coated wheel requires a less aggressive polish than a bare aluminum alloy wheel.