thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easily

[2kgtsacr]

They get dirty so easily and when I go to clean them just wiping them off with a microfiber to get the brake dust off even after spraying them they scratch. Anyone run into this problem? I'm thinking about having the local powder coater do them in like an anthricite or is there an easier way?

 

[ronniej]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

The easiest way would be to sell them to me cheap!

 

[dave6666]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

The powder will scratch and dull eventually too. Leading to wheel waxing.

Use a low dust pad like EBC reds. Just try them once before any emergency stopping.

 

[Ricketts]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

Chrome plate them

 

[Viperless]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

They get dirty so easily and when I go to clean them just wiping them off with a microfiber to get the brake dust off even after spraying them they scratch. Anyone run into this problem?

Yup. Not only that, the lips get beat up by trash from the road getting kicked up on them. Had CCW's on my GTS and spent way too many hours trying to keep them clean and polished. Beautiful wheels but a major PITA to maintain. I'll never buy bare aluminum wheels again.

Love my stock clear coated '09 6-spokes!

 

[dave6666]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

Chrome plate them

That's the main reason I nixed CCW from potential wheel suppliers when I was wheel shopping - no optional chrome. Didn't want to buy them and then have to chrome them. One stop shopping at iForged.

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

A flat, dull, darker version of gray will be perfect and never show the brake dust. That's what I did.

 

[dave6666]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

A flat, dull, darker version of gray...

Isn't that called, brake dust ?

 

[Ricketts]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

That's the main reason I nixed CCW from potential wheel suppliers when I was wheel shopping - no optional chrome. Didn't want to buy them and then have to chrome them. One stop shopping at iForged.

Same thing here! Me loves chrome

 

[Simms]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

Yes, SP600s do require some love. Chrome would give you the best shine and easy cleaning. I'd be afraid to clear them, I've seen some clear coat jobs go bad over time. If you want a color change, then go for the powder coat.

I typically blow mine off with a compressor when they look dirty. A quick polish with billet polish every once in a while keeps me good, but I do know what you mean about the fine scratches when wipping off.

 

[jamie]

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Yes they are a pain to keep looking nice, but nothing looks better than polished wheels. I have had really good results with Mothers "Billet" and Poorboys wheel sealant.

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[99VPRGTS]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

I got CCW's and chromed them. It works great and looks good too. The biggest thing you can do though, is get some ceramic pads like someone already mentioned. I have just normal, run of the mill, ceramic pads on my car and I have BARELY any brake dust even after driving on road trips. I know they have the green and red pads, but IMHO I don't think they are good for anything except costing more than the ones I got.

Don't bail out yet on your polished rims. Get the ceramic pads first. The best thing for polished rims, that I have found, is a good spray down with a nozzle, then I washed mine with the same soap I used to wash my car, Meguires Gold Class. Keep up on them! If you drive your Viper a lot, then wash the rims at least 2 times a week. If it is a weekend car, wash them after your weekend driving is complete.


Finally, go out and buy yourself a gas powered leaf blower. Pretty much anything will scratch a polished rim. The leaf blower is great for drying your car and your rims because you will have no streak marks, no water spots, and most importantly, no scratches on your rims! Hope this helps. Good luck.

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

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If you drive your Viper a lot, then wash the rims at least 2 times a week. If it is a weekend car, wash them after your weekend driving is complete.

There are other things I try to do at least twice a week and it isn't washing rims.

Isn't that called, brake dust ?

Only if you apply it yourself. If you pay someone, it's called powdercoating.

 

[Viperless]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

Yes they are a pain to keep looking nice, but nothing looks better than polished wheels. I have had really good results with Mothers "Billet" and Poorboys wheel sealant.

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Yes, but you have mad detailing skills. The rest of us mere mortals can't come close to producing results like yours.

 

[2kgtsacr]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

A flat, dull, darker version of gray will be perfect and never show the brake dust. That's what I did.

do you have pics?

 

[2001 GTS]

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I'm trying hard to keep mine like they are!

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[Tom F&L GoR]

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do you have pics?

Ha-ha... Ha-ha-ha....

 

[hou99gts]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

Mine are brushed, so they look scratched all the time....

 

[99VPRGTS]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

There are other things I try to do at least twice a week and it isn't washing rims.

Maybe you should go re-read what I posted then. For a polished rim, they require extra attention if you drive the car A LOT. You can't let brake dust sit on them if you want them to look the same a year after you purchased.

How long does it take to fill a bucket with water, dump some soap in it, wash rims, and blow dry them off? I can do mine in about 10 min. But thank you for your concern!

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

Re: thinking of powder coating my ccw sp600's they can't stay clean and scratch easil

Maybe you should go re-read what I posted then. For a polished rim, they require extra attention if you drive the car A LOT. You can't let brake dust sit on them if you want them to look the same a year after you purchased.

How long does it take to fill a bucket with water, dump some soap in it, wash rims, and blow dry them off? I can do mine in about 10 min. But thank you for your concern!

I can read, just can't project humor when typing. I'm not picking on you at all. I do drive my car a lot (~95K), have gone through a variety of brake pads and have just given up. So if I can't beat it, I "joined" and make sure it stays gray. And no, I don't care what my wheels look like anymore.

 

[99VPRGTS]

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Sorry dude, I was having a bad day that day! Damn 95K on a Viper? Thats awesome! Still running strong? Yeah I have found that the ceramic pads from autozone work great LOL. I had them on my Vette, and they are on the Viper. HARDLY any brake dust. BUT, you still got to keep up on the rims if they are polished and no clearcoat...and it *****