Clear Wheel Coating

[fauXGT]

On my third attempt to put a durable clear on my wheels. I paint the inserts the argent color to match the cladding and red 'GMC'.
First was rattle can that not only yellowed a bit but would easily chip.
Then there was 'Protect-A-Clear' that was a pain to apply, and the painted surfaces had to be completely dried, which took about 3+ months (trial and error) or it would pull up and bubble the paint.
Now I was told to go to a 2 part for strength and durablilty. POR-15 glisten clear is what was sold to me with AP120 prep. I spent the weekend stripping the old off and re-scotch-brite and polishing. Looked great. Got home today to treat with AP120 and mask to shoot the inserts. Just spray on and let sit for 2 minutes and hose off. That stuff streaked and discolored everything, including the polished lip. Now I have to re-reprep everything. Have any of you used the Glisten w/o the ap120 prep? Since I'm painting the inserts, what have others used other than powdercoat.

The upper right I quickly re-scotchbrited to compare to the others.

 

[fauXGT]

Re: Clear Wheel Coating

I did some time trials and found that if I apply the AP120 and count to 10 and rinse it has minimal discoloring. Didn't know if that would be sufficient. Called the retailer today and they were honestly no help. They referred me to the manufacturer. POR15 said that the 2 minute wait was the old instructions(wonder why it caused problems), even though it's on their website. One minute is the new time. I said that I had issues, but would 20-30 seconds work. They said a little is better than not at all. I'm going to get a water filter for the hose to cut down on the hard water on rinsing. I'll post up progress.

 

[Slyclone]

Re: Clear Wheel Coating

I have used PPG JC660 with great results.

Not that it matters, but my brother had a carbon fiber hood on his car that was beat (sun damaged, Clear peeling). I wet sanded his hood for him and shot it in clear. Looks brand new.