Hey guys, just wondering if a mild degreaser is safe for cleaning clear coated /powder coated wheels?
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To clarify, my powder coat wheels have a base coat - Kromezone with candy red clear coat on top. Just spoke to my powder coat guy and he had success in the past using PlastX on fine scratches. He says I can treat them like clear coated wheels and any swirls buffs out just like plastic. Not...
Thanks for this info. So to conclude, I should not waste my time using PlastX to remove fine surface scratches?
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Not sure. The guy who powder coated the wheels (reputable business) says that the candy red is a clear coat which can be buffed just like plastic. The base coat is Kromezone and top coat is candy red. Not sure if that info helps. I'm assuming a plastic powder was applied?
Has anyone used Meguiar's Plastx to remove fine surface scratches on powdercoat wheels? Is is safe as in it won't remove the gloss? My powder coat guy said the wheels can be buffed just like plastic and recommended this product to use in conjunction with a microfibre cloth. I assume its...
To be honest, I used Wheel Wax on my powder coated wheels last week I don't think I would do it again as buffing out the wax took way too long. I was worried that the Wheel Wax would remove some of the finish from the powder coat. I will definitely go with your suggestion next time and try...
That's a relief. I keep on reading about how wheel cleaners should not be used on powder coated wheels (except mild soap and water) but I assume that Wheel Wax's cleaner formula is not too abrasive? Thanks Bobby B.