Polished Alum Clear Coat

[dem3500]

what kind of clear coat should i use over polished aluminum?

[wideopenracing]

i saw some stuff yesterday when i was lookin at paints....... i think krylon is the brand but its a clear coat with flake in it........that would really make it stand out i think but i dont know cuz ive never used it just saw it on the shelf

[jsmstorm]

Krylon triple thick clear works pretty good

[Blaster250]

I was thinking about doing this.
But one thing I would worry about is if you were to spill gas, oil, coolant on it.
I would try it if I new that it wouldnt dissolve away.

I know someone that had his stator and clutch covers powdercoated with an acrylic clear coat on top. After some spillage, they looked terrible. Looked like paint does after you put stripper on it, they powder coat held up underneath though.

I know that when people have tried to polish their dirt bike frames, they had to remove a factory clear coat. I would imagine this stuff is not vulnerable to chemicals.

If we could figure out what the factory used, I think this would be the ideal stuff.

[bfulton620]

Originally Posted by Blaster250

I was thinking about doing this.
But one thing I would worry about is if you were to spill gas, oil, coolant on it.
I would try it if I new that it wouldnt dissolve away.

I know someone that had his stator and clutch covers powdercoated with an acrylic clear coat on top. After some spillage, they looked terrible. Looked like paint does after you put stripper on it, they powder coat held up underneath though.

I know that when people have tried to polish their dirt bike frames, they had to remove a factory clear coat. I would imagine this stuff is not vulnerable to chemicals.

If we could figure out what the factory used, I think this would be the ideal stuff.

yep, i agrea. i notice dirtbikes often have clear coated aluminum parts on them that works realy well!

[02yamahablaster]

Originally Posted by Blaster250

I was thinking about doing this.
But one thing I would worry about is if you were to spill gas, oil, coolant on it.
I would try it if I new that it wouldnt dissolve away.

I know someone that had his stator and clutch covers powdercoated with an acrylic clear coat on top. After some spillage, they looked terrible. Looked like paint does after you put stripper on it, they powder coat held up underneath though.

I know that when people have tried to polish their dirt bike frames, they had to remove a factory clear coat. I would imagine this stuff is not vulnerable to chemicals.

If we could figure out what the factory used, I think this would be the ideal stuff.

Did they use spray paint clear coat or an automotive clear? I would think that if you used automotive clear and sprayed it on with a spray gun it would hold up fine.

[climb any hill]

I keep hearing the PPG stuff is really great and holds up well.. I have no experience with it, only hear/say.. Might want to look into it..

[lt250racer]

I have heard of so many problems with a clear over plished aluminum.
I have heard & would stick with a buffed layer of wax that is made for a Aluminum.

[dem3500]

Originally Posted by lt250racer

I have heard of so many problems with a clear over plished aluminum.
I have heard & would stick with a buffed layer of wax that is made for a Aluminum.

yea but how well do you think that would hold up like on the clutch cover where your boots are constantly rubbing on it?

[THE BANSHEE MAN]

You can powder coat it. It will stand up better than anything. And it does not dull the polish job.