sleeper408

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Hey guys, so I asked this question in another sub-forum but didn't receive that much advice. I'm looking for more definitive answers from those who may have some first-hand experience. From what I gathered, Volk Racing wheels are anodized from the factory which makes them extremely tricky when cleaning the wheels up. I read that most cleaners, polishes, etc. will not work and remove the blemishes and most likely make them worse. I read from another member that he claybar'd the lips on his wheels. Will using a claybar work for Volk wheels and improve the cosmetic flaws? Or only make it worse?

Some stains....

Pitting....


Can I tackle this on my own at all, or would the only option be to have them professionally polished?

Mr Jokster

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I say try what you can on your own because regardless if you make a mess, the process will remain the same to the professionals as if you take them in without doing anything... Just dont put a ton of muscle to it... Clay bar sounds good or maybe even a fine cut and buff. It all depends on your skill and knowing when too much is too much. good luck Make sure to post a DIY in the case you are able to solve the problem and/or post the solution that the 'professionals' do

pingu

It looks like they spray a clear coat which is the cause of your pitting.

Mr Jokster

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Well he knows that much Hes asking what to do to get rid of it.

sakataj

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NOTHING he can do will get rid of it.....means its time to sell them. i guess i will be a nice guy and look past that damage on them and buy them off you

sleeper408

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You're a great fellow member for offering that.

4litre

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How I've dealt with pitted clear coat on polished surfaced wheels...
1st mask off colored edges.
A. Wet sand with 2000 grit sandpaper with mild pressure until it hazes.
B. Polish with Scratch Out or another fine scratch product on a microcloth.
C. Wax.
D. Fall back in love with wheels with pride.
Any clear coated polished surfaced wheel can be addressed this way.
The polishing of wheels starts on 7:28 of the link below. Edd China from Wheeler Dealers demonstrates this with an air tool but, you'll get the gist of it. If you don't have the same tool use the 2000 grit sand paper...
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=rVW8...eature=related

sleeper408

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Well, I was thinking if I do any sanding, I might alter or strip off the original anodized finish. So, if I do this to one wheel, I'd have to do it to all of them. So if I strip off the special factory anodized clearcoat and go bare stainless, would it still have a decent shine?

Mr Jokster: My concern is that if I go overboard with the claybar, I won't have the money to have the wheels sent off to a professional wheel shop to have them disassemble, strip off the old clearcoat, re-clearcoat, and re-assemble all 4 wheels. Well honestly, I'd hate to spend the money. Do you think if I lightly claybar the lips I would be ok? Any specific brand you would recommend that may be "gentler" for such a situation?

4litre

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If you strip off the original anodized finish then, you'd have to have them totally poilshed. The metal isn't too pretty once the original finish is removed. Once all wheels have been fully polished, they would look stunning. A clay bar will not help any pitted clear coat. It will clean and pick up small debris from the paint, not fill in small holes. Hope that helps.

5t341th

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the WORK clearcoat is done for. time to strip it and polish em. it makes em nice and shiny, but hard to keep shine. u gotta hand polish every so often.

sleeper408

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I am leaving the wheels alone then. lol

kit cat

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good excuse to power coat them!

sleeper408

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That's the thing though. This is the finish I want; gunmetal centers with a polished lip.