Aluminum Wheels

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My question is how do I tell if I have coated or anodized aluminum wheels?

I have picked up Mother's Powermetel for the wheels on my 2010 chevy malibu. Is this safe to use? If not, is there a better alternative?

thanks
 
In general, GM alloy wheels are clearcoated. To tell, you can use some metal polish on a white rag on a clean wheel and wipe. If it comes back black, then is not clearcoated.
 
They are clear coated! Power metal is not safe for coated or anodized metals anyway! Stick with soap and water and wheel wax or dp wheel glaze and you'll be set!
 
General Motors OEM wheels are clearcoated, often called high polished or machined aluminum.
 
The clear coat on a wheel is a plasticized urethane, thicker (and softer) than that found on body paint.

We've found a plastic polish works better.
 
forrest@mothers said:
The clear coat on a wheel is a plasticized urethane, thicker (and softer) than that found on body paint.

We've found a plastic polish works better.
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Thanks for the quick response! Thats interseting info I didn't know. The reason I ask is I've been trying to polish my wheels. I tried with the mothers powercone and some M105, Tried again with M205, Tried again with WG TSR. I gave up on the powercone (too soft) and tried M105 by hand with a mf glove. I can't seem to put a dent in the little scratches. I only see them in the sunlight but I really want my wheels to look as good as the rest of my car. My next step was to try to get my Flex in there with the edge adapter and 4" pads but I just know it's not going to fit right. If these polishes weren't touching it it's hard to believe the plastic polish will. Hey, at this point I'm open to anything. I've got some novum plastic polish I used on my radio console face. Thoughts?
 
I often hear its thicker and harder too ... but I am going to try plastic polish as it sounds good and Forrest has always been another great reference.
 
forrest@mothers said:
The clear coat on a wheel is a plasticized urethane, thicker (and softer) than that found on body paint.

We've found a plastic polish works better.
Click to expand...

I would think since the wheels see the most dirt and grime on the car that the clear coat would be harder than the body.
 
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