overspray on wheel with aonized lip
11-02-2007, 04:37 PM
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overspray on wheel with aonized lip
hey guys just got my car back and everything is great except one of my wheels has some overspray on it 
well they tried to clean it up with super fine wet sand and a towel but i think there is a lil more here and there. Is there anything else i can use on the lip without damaging it cause i made sure they used soap and water but i dunno seems there might be a little residue left. any ideas?
well they tried to clean it up with super fine wet sand and a towel but i think there is a lil more here and there. Is there anything else i can use on the lip without damaging it cause i made sure they used soap and water but i dunno seems there might be a little residue left. any ideas?
11-02-2007, 04:46 PM
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They used sandpaper on your lips? Ouch. To remove overspray from the lips, use a claybar and lots of lube. Hopefully they didn't harm the anodizing in the process.
11-02-2007, 08:07 PM
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not sand paper but a fine wet sand grit. it just removed a fine layer from the top since it was a clearcoat overspray. Ill try clay bar and i dont think itll affect the anodized layer unless there is a harsh chemical cleaner used. also all volks have a clear coat on the lips so i dont think a light wet sand will be too bad
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11-02-2007, 08:14 PM
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not sand paper but a fine wet sand grit. it just removed a fine layer from the top since it was a clearcoat overspray. Ill try clay bar and i dont think itll affect the anodized layer unless there is a harsh chemical cleaner used. also all volks have a clear coat on the lips so i dont think a light wet sand will be too bad
11-02-2007, 10:54 PM
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i believe it is anodized clear on the lips for the volks wheels since there is a fine layer of clear protection i see on the lip. the anodizing is just the very surface of the lip and then a minor clear is laid over it. i might be wrong but thats what ive read and felt
11-02-2007, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by umsta
not sand paper but a fine wet sand grit. it just removed a fine layer from the top since it was a clearcoat overspray. Ill try clay bar and i dont think itll affect the anodized layer unless there is a harsh chemical cleaner used. also all volks have a clear coat on the lips so i dont think a light wet sand will be too bad
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11-03-2007, 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by umsta
i understand but it would be under the clearcoat. i have a slight haze on the top of my lip so i know there is a clearcoat layer.
I really don't want you to go through the same thing.
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lol k i think the wheels are okay just checked but now i have to polish 
what did you do then in replacement of the anodized layer? cause its supposed to increased thickness and protect against corrosion.
what did you do then in replacement of the anodized layer? cause its supposed to increased thickness and protect against corrosion.
11-03-2007, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by umsta
lol k i think the wheels are okay just checked but now i have to polish what did you do then in replacement of the anodized layer? cause its supposed to increased thickness and protect against corrosion.
what did you do then in replacement of the anodized layer? cause its supposed to increased thickness and protect against corrosion.
11-03-2007, 11:26 AM
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you can't polish anodized wheels without stripping the anodizing first. It doesn't increase in thickness either, what it does is oxidize, which technicallly what anodizing it, but without any contaminants which is why its clear. Basically, you have to do what Alvin did, and completely strip the anodizing down to the bare metal, and then polish with a metal polish. You will also have to continue repolishing every few weeks or so.
I shoulda taken pics of that lol
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