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spray2020 · 02-23-2012, 12:34 AM

I have a set of Super Advan SA3's like these:

I have them all apart, with the bolts removed. The original finish was just a clear paint/powdercoat on top of the aluminum.
I stripped the old clearcoat off and sanded one of the lips up to 2000 grit and polshed it. But I am worried that when they are exposed to the weather they will oxidize and but very difficult to repolish again around all of the bolts.

I thought about sanding them to 400 grit to a "brushed" look, and having my powdercoater do them in clear, but I don't really like the brushed finish on the lips.
Also, I thought about having the polished aluminum wheel powdercoated- but I am afraid that the clear would be prone to easily chipping or cracking off since there is not much adhesion.

Lastly I thought about just having them chrome dipped, which I guess is expensive but would give a more durable finish?

any suggestions?

02-23-2012, 12:34 AM	#1
spray2020 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: So Cal Age: 38 Posts: 268 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Best finish for Polished Lips on wheels? Polished, powdercoated or chrome? I have a set of Super Advan SA3's like these: I have them all apart, with the bolts removed. The original finish was just a clear paint/powdercoat on top of the aluminum. I stripped the old clearcoat off and sanded one of the lips up to 2000 grit and polshed it. But I am worried that when they are exposed to the weather they will oxidize and but very difficult to repolish again around all of the bolts. I thought about sanding them to 400 grit to a "brushed" look, and having my powdercoater do them in clear, but I don't really like the brushed finish on the lips. Also, I thought about having the polished aluminum wheel powdercoated- but I am afraid that the clear would be prone to easily chipping or cracking off since there is not much adhesion. Lastly I thought about just having them chrome dipped, which I guess is expensive but would give a more durable finish? any suggestions?