Paint finish losing shine

[simmy]

I have refurbished quite a few sets of alloy wheels. I have had some complaints that gloss/shine fades away after a few months.

What is causing this?

At the moment i use max meyer 2k lacquer.

Thanks

 

[brightspark]

have u tried buffing them up with t cut and polish. the paints no diffrent to on the bodywork. people polish there cars . rarely do they do the same for wheels just wash them so the paint will lose its shine

 

[paintpot]

try a different clear coat upol do a cheap clear coat.

 

[simmy]

Thats what i will do, do you know of any good high gloss clear coat? I would prefer something really good even if it is a little expensive.

 

[paul_f]

Is it not the chemicals used to remove brake dust that are causing it to go dull?

 

[paintpot]

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[simmy]

Is it not the chemicals used to remove brake dust that are causing it to go dull?

I really dont know, i always advise all customers not use chemicals. When they leave with the wheels they are sparkling.

 

[paintpot]

are you using solvent base or water based metallic on your wheels.If you are using water base ,and the base is not fully dry 99% dry it will absorb the clear coat like a sponge. Causing the semi gloss look.

 

[langy]

I use that lacquer and never had any problems with it on brake parts so wheels should be ok.

I have refurbished quite a few sets of alloy wheels. I have had some complaints that gloss/shine fades away after a few months.

What is causing this?

At the moment i use max meyer 2k lacquer.

Thanks

 

[paintpot]

are you using solvent base or water based metallic on your wheels.If you are using water base ,and the base is not fully dry 99% dry it will absorb the clear coat like a sponge. Causing the semi gloss look.

you could be spraying in to cold of weather to loose the gloss later on.

 

[simmy]

I think i know what the problem is, i have been using too much hardener

 

[paintpot]

spot on.allot of people think more hardener you use quicker it will go of.next time you mix your clear coat get your self some rocket.its a accelerator to speed up your drying time.You only need a tiny drop.

 

[langy]

Too much hardener will certainly do it plus your wasting it, Get yourself a mixing stick.

Rocket can remove a bit of shine as well, you shouldn't need it with a rapid hardener.