"Tinted" wheels?

[PaulMys]

Getting new wheels /tires for the wife's Jeep.

The wheels she picked out are described as "tinted" aluminum. They are black, but nowhere does it say they are powder-coated.

Anyone ever hear of tinted aluminum finish? Best way to care for it?

[Rsurfer]

Getting new wheels /tires for the wife's Jeep.

The wheels she picked out are described as "tinted" aluminum. They are black, but nowhere does it say they are powder-coated.

Anyone ever hear of tinted aluminum finish? Best way to care for it?

Tinted to me is just another word for painted. Probably clear coated, so treat it like paint on your car.

It could also mean that the clear coat is tinted black.

[PaulMys]

Tinted to me is just another word for painted. Probably clear coated, so treat it like paint on your car.

It could also mean that the clear coat is tinted black.

My thinking exactly. I just wanted to throw this out to the AGO crew to make sure.

Thanks, my man.

[Sizzle Chest]

Maybe they are anodized? Never heard the term 'tinted' used to describe a finish on wheels/metal before.

[UncleDavy]

It sounds like they are anodized Paulie. It is a unique electrochemical process that forms aluminum oxide on the surface of the aluminum part and it will not chip or peel. For cleaning, just use simple car soap and water. Harsh acidic cleaners or chemicals can stain or dull anodized wheels. A good metal sealant will help keep them clean.

[PaulMys]

Maybe they are anodized? Never heard the term 'tinted' used to describe a finish on wheels/metal before.

Yeah, me either Scott.

It sounds like they are anodized Paulie. It is a unique electrochemical process that forms aluminum oxide on the surface of the aluminum part and it will not chip or peel. For cleaning, just use simple car soap and water. Harsh acidic cleaners or chemicals can stain or dull anodized wheels. A good metal sealant will help keep them clean.

Yeah, being in the marine industry for decades, I'm familiar with anodized finish.
Been trying to find a better description of these damn things, but their website is pretty lacking....... :/

[PaulMys]

Tinted to me is just another word for painted. Probably clear coated, so treat it like paint on your car.

It could also mean that the clear coat is tinted black.

Rsurfer for the win.

Just got in touch with the manufacturer. Painted, with tinted clear.

Ok, next up....... Anyone recommend a wheel coating?

[Rsurfer]

Rsurfer for the win.

Just got in touch with the manufacturer. Painted, with tinted clear.

Ok, next up....... Anyone recommend a wheel coating?

Car Pro's Dlux has worked for me.

[Sizzle Chest]

22ple

[LSNAutoDetailing]

Both DLUX and 22ple are good.