Sealants / Protectants for Polished Aluminum Aircraft

[Bigshu]

Maybe consider Ceramic Coatings? There are some industrial ceramic products made for application to metal surfaces. These coatings need little maintenance. Some types can be reapplied to restore the full protection. Should give you the gloss and shine you want along with protection from dust, rain spots, oxidation etc. I am more familiar with the auto ceramics but the industrial types might be the ticket. Here is one I found online.

Ceramic Composite Coatings - Ceramic Hard Coatings for Aluminum & Magnesium | Endura® Coatings

Endura Ceramic Composite Coatings are created with a proprietary immersion-based spark deposition process for excellent wear & corrosion resistance.

www.enduracoatings.com

Cool looking stuff, but how do you apply it to an aircraft? It sounds like an immersion bath with a charge applied. Not available in a spray on...Just curious, is powder coating really heavy? I know it's durable, and you can get it in gloss clear.

 

[PagoBay]

Cool looking stuff, but how do you apply it to an aircraft? It sounds like an immersion bath with a charge applied. Not available in a spray on...Just curious, is powder coating really heavy? I know it's durable, and you can get it in gloss clear.

Correct. This link was only for an example to show coating of raw aluminum. Based on a bit of more searching, some auto ceramics are suitable for unpainted polished aluminum wheels. Maybe should have given this link instead.

Ceramic Coating on Raw Aluminum Wheels

Has anyone used the ceramic wheel coating on raw aluminum wheels? I have a set that must be constantly polished in order to remain clean and shiney. I am hoping that the ceramic coating will help reduce the maintenance and not stain the aluminum. There is no coating on the wheels and I would like...

www.adamsforums.com

 

[proppastie]

just did 1/2 the Mooney .....today ..... just the red on top and sides as it was beginning to turn pink.....I went with Miguiare's

Meguiars 24oz Hybrid Ceramic Wax Trigger G190526

Read reviews and buy Meguiars 24oz Hybrid Ceramic Wax Trigger G190526 at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.

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All of their stuff is supposed to be safe for aircraft....the Turtle Wax ceramic had a PH of 4 and the Miguiare had a PH of 8-8.5.....Rain water here is PH 5

It is a little difficult as too much or wrong technique and you end up with streaks....plus learning to use the borrowed Horror Freight random buffer and fleece bonnet and foam buffing wheel....I hit it with some cleaning compound....washed off with dish soap and water, while still wet spray on ...wipe off, and buff when dry.....looks good for now.....best to polish as much as possible with cleaning compound, the stuff I used smelled like it was napha and talc. I also had some 3m 06068....