Having trouble keeping aluminum wheels scratch free.

[GlossyTundra]

I put some 15x10 Pacer uncoated Aluminum wheels on my Jeep. When new there was not a scratch on them, however after a few washings and some wheeling trips they seem to be covered in fine scratches.

It seems as even the act of rubbing an applicator across the clean surface of the wheel is causing micro-marring and dulling the wheels finish by the act.



I'm using a very soft bristled brush and microfiber applicators to clean and apply polish. What could I do to help prevent further marring or what could I do to remove the marring already there? I've only had these wheels for a few weeks and they already look duller than when I first got them.

 

[Ron Ketcham]

They are not "coated" with a urethane or powder coat.

Get some Mother's and keep them polished.

Grumpy

 

[togwt]

They are not "coated" with a urethane or powder coat.

Get some Mother's and keep them polished.

Grumpy

...and apply a coating type product (i.e. Opti-Seal)

 

[GlossyTundra]

They are not "coated" with a urethane or powder coat.

Get some Mother's and keep them polished.

Grumpy

I stated in the first part of my OP that they were uncoated. Opti-seal and other products like it arent working. That would prevent oxidation, I'm having problems with micromarring.

 

[Paul Sparks]

Couldn't you polish out the micro marring with Semi-Chrome,Never Dull or Opt metal polish and then Opti-Coat as you would a coated wheel ?

 

[RaskyR1]

High polished aluminum wheels are a full time job, much like owning a black car....and I'll NEVER own another set again!



Pick up some Mag/Aluminum polish and use it regularly.





You could try Opti-Coat on them too...