MKIV OEM 17" wheels chrome or polished?

sportriderseattle · 09-16-2006, 06:30 PM

I'm hoping that an MKIV expert can clarify if the '96 to '98 Twin Turbo OEM 17" wheels were either chrome plated or simply polished from the manufacture? If they were just polished do you know if they put a clear coating over the top to prevent oxidation? Thanks in advance for your help.

Supra2NR · 09-16-2006, 11:01 PM

i dunt think polish aluminum wheel rust. dont think so

but check up on that sum more

sportriderseattle · 09-17-2006, 11:32 PM

I think you missed the question. It's not about rusting; I'm simply wondering if the wheels are POLISHED or CHROME PLATED. They are both two different finishes. Thank you.

Supra2NR · 09-18-2006, 04:13 AM

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I'm hoping that an MKIV expert can clarify if the '96 to '98 Twin Turbo OEM 17" wheels were either chrome plated or simply polished from the manufacture? If they were just polished do you know if they put a clear coating over the top to prevent oxidation? Thanks in advance for your help.

read the post bro,
he was asking if he needs to put clearcoating, if the rims are jus aluminum polished to avoid oxidation

oxidation is a the process when oxygen molecules starts bonding with another element

when oxidation occurs with metals, rusting occurs

i can try to do the science with this, if aluminum bonds with oxygen
but jus ask sumbody that knows if aluminum rusts

but most likely no, thats jus my opinion tho

Murd · 09-18-2006, 07:57 AM

Aluminum doesn't rust the same way steel does. You do get oxide growth on it, and discoloration, but it really doesn't eat away at the aluminum. As for the wheels, I wish I could answer it for you, I would ASSUME they had a clear coat on em if they weren't painted, but I don't know for sure.

Supra2NR · 09-18-2006, 08:09 AM

nah , most aluminum wheels, when they say polished, they mean it lol
but you'll be good tho, like he ^ said, it wont rust

Murd · 09-18-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Supra2NR

nah , most aluminum wheels, when they say polished, they mean it lol
but you'll be good tho, like he ^ said, it wont rust

Depends on the brand, Alot of aftermarkets aren't polished, but some are. A friend of mine has a 924 with fittipaldies that are aluminum with clearcoat. Some of the clearcoat chipped off and it's starting to oxidize in those spots, but the rest of the wheels look good. Being stock wheels my guess is toyota went the extra distance and coated em, but again, I'm not 100% sure as I don't own a MKIV

09-16-2006, 06:30 PM	#1
sportriderseattle 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle (Downtown) Posts: 67	MKIV OEM 17" wheels chrome or polished? I'm hoping that an MKIV expert can clarify if the '96 to '98 Twin Turbo OEM 17" wheels were either chrome plated or simply polished from the manufacture? If they were just polished do you know if they put a clear coating over the top to prevent oxidation? Thanks in advance for your help. __________________ Dan http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2200872 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo Targa, 5 speed, Light blue, 67K miles, MKIV TT polished wheels

09-16-2006, 11:01 PM	#2
Supra2NR 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 1,643	i dunt think polish aluminum wheel rust. dont think so but check up on that sum more __________________ http://www.myspace.com/supra_2nr Into Bikes now,, apparently the supra couldnt kill me, so my zx6 might lol

09-17-2006, 11:32 PM	#3
sportriderseattle 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle (Downtown) Posts: 67	I think you missed the question. It's not about rusting; I'm simply wondering if the wheels are POLISHED or CHROME PLATED. They are both two different finishes. Thank you. __________________ Dan http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2200872 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo Targa, 5 speed, Light blue, 67K miles, MKIV TT polished wheels

09-18-2006, 08:09 AM	#6
Supra2NR 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 1,643	nah , most aluminum wheels, when they say polished, they mean it lol but you'll be good tho, like he ^ said, it wont rust __________________ http://www.myspace.com/supra_2nr Into Bikes now,, apparently the supra couldnt kill me, so my zx6 might lol

09-18-2006, 07:57 AM	#5
Murd 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 233	Aluminum doesn't rust the same way steel does. You do get oxide growth on it, and discoloration, but it really doesn't eat away at the aluminum. As for the wheels, I wish I could answer it for you, I would ASSUME they had a clear coat on em if they weren't painted, but I don't know for sure.