Any way to fix this cheaply / easily? All 4 are looking like the finish is starting to come off around the edges, like so:
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| Author: | prplppleatr239 [ Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My wheels look like crap.... |
Any way to fix this cheaply / easily? All 4 are looking like the finish is starting to come off around the edges, like so:
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| Author: | dgeist [ Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My wheels look like crap.... |
They are essentially brushed aluminum with a clearcoat (paint) over top, so whatever you do, use products that are safe for painted surfaces. I've used a (outdoor) tub with warm water and soap before to loosen up nasty stuff. Soft bristle brushes and patience are good too. Once you get most of the goo off and have just some specs and spots, try a claybar. They lift debris off wheels the same way they do off painted surfaces and glass. Dan |
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| Author: | HoosierJeeper [ Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My wheels look like crap.... |
To me that looks like the clear coat failed and the now bare aluminum surface is corroding. Mine have a similar thing going on, starting from the center caps though. |
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| Author: | John3:17 [ Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My wheels look like crap.... |
Two options polish, clean & clear coat or sand, paint & clear coat. |
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| Author: | Pierocksmysocks [ Wed Jul 09, 2014 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My wheels look like crap.... |
Plastidip and save up for something different 
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| Author: | Gageraid [ Wed Jul 09, 2014 11:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My wheels look like crap.... |
Pierocksmysocks wrote: Plastidip and save up for something different This. Plastidip hides a lot. 2 of my rims are below my standards and they look perfect thanks to plastidip. |
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