Using clear coat on finished window frames instead of wax?

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Using clear coat on finished window frames instead of wax? Jul 12, 2019 21:23:25 GMT -8

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Post by Teachndad on Jul 12, 2019 21:23:25 GMT -8

Hi Friends,

What are your thoughts on using a clear coat to cover finished windows? Eastwood sells a satin clear coat that is designed for bare metal or polished metals. From poking around the questions, the gloss is more for painted surfaces and the satin for bare metal surfaces. My interpretation was that this could be used on aluminum window frames on our trailers instead of waxing the frames as is the usual to inhibit oxidation after cleaning.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks,

Rod

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vikx Administrator Posts: 12,714 Likes: 3,611 Currently Offline	Using clear coat on finished window frames instead of wax? Jul 12, 2019 21:40:42 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vikx on Jul 12, 2019 21:40:42 GMT -8 I think it's a quick fix and not worthy of a nicely restored window. Clear coat will peel eventually.
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violamomof4 Active Member Posts: 150 Likes: 21 1954 Jewel Currently Offline	Using clear coat on finished window frames instead of wax? Jul 13, 2019 6:52:32 GMT -8 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by violamomof4 on Jul 13, 2019 6:52:32 GMT -8 So, after cleaning the window frames, we are to wax them prior to installation? If so, wirh what?
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vikx Administrator Posts: 12,714 Likes: 3,611 Currently Offline	Using clear coat on finished window frames instead of wax? Jul 13, 2019 20:38:55 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vikx on Jul 13, 2019 20:38:55 GMT -8 Any good quality wax will do. It really helps keep them clean and easier to polish next year...
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Using clear coat on finished window frames instead of wax?

Post by Teachndad on Jul 12, 2019 21:23:25 GMT -8

Post by vikx on Jul 12, 2019 21:40:42 GMT -8

Post by violamomof4 on Jul 13, 2019 6:52:32 GMT -8

Post by vikx on Jul 13, 2019 20:38:55 GMT -8