First offif I like the raw aluminum lookcan I just leave it bare? will it discolor over time?Assuming I do need to paint/prime/clearcoatI just sandblasted and stripped the alloys back to bare metal (an aluminum alloy)I went to an auto parts store and explained that I needed a primer so that I can repaint the alloysThe service rep gave me quot;pro form pf 534quot; which is a zinc coatingBut when I got home I read the label and it says: quot;for steel and galvanized metalquot; ??Is the service rep an idiot? I figured I needed some kind of self-etching primerIf soI am very glad I did not waist an entire day prepping these rims.Any help is appreciated.
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O.k., first off yes you could just polish up your rims they would then look like chromeIf you did you would need to use a metal cleaner each week to keep the lookI am not in favour of using a two pack Lacquer,because it breaks down in bad weatherI would think on reflection,if you are not some kind of a cleaning nut,your best way would be an acid etch primer,this is if you are going to paint on to bare alloy rimsfollowed by any colour paint,use an acrylic paintPersonally I would save up and get the job done by a pro,stripped-de-greased-Powder coated, about ?50 a corner.
