Clear coat or not???

[fyrfyter612]

Anyone know if the stock 20 inch polished aluminum wheels on my 2013 Explorer XLT are clear coat or not??

 

[swshawaii]

To test a rim, basically get some white cloth, apply a light polish or even a cleaner/wax and rub on an inconspicuous area.

IF the wheels are clearcoated you won't see any color transferring off the wheel and onto your cloth but if you also don't see the cloth turning black you know the wheel is not bare aluminum.

Bare aluminum will turn your cloth dark grayish or blackish

Distinguishing clear coated rims
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...tinguishing-clear-coated-rims.html#post351816