[KBlaze94]

Anyone know how to get light scratches out of PVD wheels? I was waxing mine the other day and noticed some and didn't know what I can use on them. Also, anyone have any recommendations on what to clean them with as far as brushes or mitts? Apparently the mitt I'm using isn't working out well.

 

[Adam's Polishes]

What kind of finish? Painted? Powder coated? Polished aluminum?

The finish will dictate what it takes to fix scratches. Let me know and I'll get you some recommendations!

 

[bryanatc]

What kind of finish? Painted? Powder coated? Polished aluminum?

The finish will dictate what it takes to fix scratches. Let me know and I'll get you some recommendations!

I believe PVD is powercoat but the look of chrome. If it's not powder coat, the process is similar.

 

[GCncsuHD]

I believe PVD is powercoat but the look of chrome. If it's not powder coat, the process is similar.

The idea is similar as far as depositing the material on the wheel electrically, but it's not even close to powdercoat.

The actual chrome mixture (chromium nitride or similar) is vaporized by heating with an electric arc, and takes the material (Chrome) from the cathode to the anode (the wheel). It is done at a high temperature, and in a vacuum.

 

[KBlaze94]

Most people refer to it as a powder coat chrome, but pretty sure what Garrett said is actually correct. From what I've read you need to be careful with what you use on them so I have just washed with regular car wash and waxed them, but wasn't sure if I could use a polish on them. I may try some on the backside of the wheel and go from there

 

[Adam's Polishes]

Interesting!

If it is indeed bare metal on the surface, similar to the chroming process, then a metal polish is what you'll need.

Have you tried anything on them to remove the scratches? If you use a metal polish and don't see any black residue, they you'll need normal paint polishes to fix them.

 

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Make sure to test them with a paper bag first and if you can feel contamination, clay them before polishing.

Also, remember to seal them after. Brilliant Glaze works amazing on chrome and polished aluminum wheels. It will also help to keep brake dust from embedding into the wheels.

 

[KBlaze94]

Thanks for the responses guys, I'll report back on what I figure out

 

[GCncsuHD]

Interesting!

If it is indeed bare metal on the surface, similar to the chroming process, then a metal polish is what you'll need.

Have you tried anything on them to remove the scratches? If you use a metal polish and don't see any black residue, they you'll need normal paint polishes to fix them.

From what I'm reading, it seems some wheels may have a clear powdercoat over the top as well. My information posted above applied to industrial chromium plating via PVD.

 

[saenz]

Those wheels aren't an uncoated wheel, you'll need paint polishes, really, I'd just throw some glaze on them to hide the light scratches, unless you wanna take the time to correct the wheels but it's a pain, I tried to correct the light ones on my cleared wheels and it's a lot tougher than assumed.

But if you do wanna go through with correcting Do u have a machine?