CUSTOM AFTERMARKET RIMS AND FINISHES
If you are unsure of the type of wheel finish to buy, here we have a short guide for you.
- 08 Jan2017
- admin
;Below are four basic wheel finish types on the market:
The chrome wheel finish is the shiniest and brightest finish available on the market. Chrome-plating is the most popular wheel finish and involves electrochemically deposited chromium application.
Clean a chrome finish using mild dish soap and water; dry with a soft cloth. After cleaning, apply a coat of soft, non-abrasive cream wax or wheel seal to prevent surface corrosion.
PVD chrome finish is a combination of the classic chrome finish look with the durability of a painted wheel finish. Very minimum maintenance required and outlasted traditional chrome plating in all field tests.
Clean a PVD finish using mild dish soap and water; dry with a soft cloth.
The polished wheel finish is similar to chrome, just not as bright. The great benefit of a polished finish is its durability; its brightness can always be brought back by hand buffing them when not clear coated.
Clean a polished aluminum finish using mild dish soap and water; dry with a soft cloth.
Most alloy wheels are painted.
Clean a painted finish using mild dish soap and water; dry with a soft cloth.
MACHINE POLISHED or BLACK MACHINED finish
Machine polished wheels are called machined finished wheels. The precision cut with a computerized CNC machine which later is clear coated gives the wheel the metallic shine finish.
Clean a machined polished aluminum finish using mild dish soap and water; dry with a soft cloth.
