Wheel clear coat yellowed

[Bonnewagon]

I repainted some alloy wheels several years ago. I used Dupli-Color silver wheel coating and they looked great. I don't usually use a clear coat but the directions advised using it for extra durability so I figured why not? They looked terrific. I never mounted them on a car and stored them in my shed for a couple of years. When I took them out I couldn't believe my eyes that the clear coat had yellowed badly. I know it was the clear coat because when I sanded them the silver underneath was fine. I am repainting them again with the silver and I am afraid to use the clear. Do you think it was the clear paint or the storage that did this?

 

[ssn696]

Out of sunlight and they yellowed? Anything funky in that shed like a bag of fertilizer or something chemical that would react? Sorry to hear about the rework.

 

[Bonnewagon]

No, no bad stuff near the wheels. I have two sheds stuck together and the rear shed has all my engines, transmissions, and wheels. I don't keep fertilizer or ice melt in there either. The design of the sheds allows good ventilation. I felt the same- no sunlight- no yellow. I guess the clear paint was bad?

 

[ssn696]

Sounds like two pounds of remedial elbow grease is the only cure. Try straight base coat this time around. I know things like Duplicolor can sit around the store a while. Maybe PM Donovan the master blaster. I have it on good authority that the reply may be delayed today...

 

[Streetbu]

Been there, done that. Crap paint... use quality clear from a gun and you won't have issues.

 

[Bonnewagon]

Crap paint..

I'm beginning to think that is it. I figured i would go the rattle can route so as not to bust out all my painting equipment for such a small job. Oh well.

 

[Rktpwrd]

Crap paint...

Bingo.

 

[pagrunt]

My suggestion isn't cheap for a spray bomb clear but look into Upol's Clear 1 (p/n UPO796). I'ved used it for years, sold alot to shops for small jobs, & it's UV resistant.

CLEAR#1 UV Resistant Clearcoat

An advanced clearcoat that gives an excellent high gloss finish in a convenient aerosol. Ideal for spot repairs, like fenders, bumper covers, mirror covers, and moldings. High gloss finish and excellent depth for a seamless and well-blended repair Fast drying for increased productivity and...

www.u-pol.com

My .02 opinion is it's the best spray bomb clear out there.

 

[Bonnewagon]

Thanks- I never heard of that brand. I see it's sold mostly at body/paint supply places. Good,I know a guy, I get trade quality products from him. Maybe they carry it.

 

[jlcustomz]

Haven't tried yet, but spraymax has a single use 2k clear rattle can, $20 plus for a can.