Wheels are peeling

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rebelyell22

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I got my car used a little over a year ago. I think the previous owner used an acidic wheel cleaner or something, and now they are peeling. There is also damage from tire mounting. How can I fix them?



 
I would get them powdercoated, you can change the color too if you wanted to.
 
I'm probably blind but I don't see the peeling you speak of. I do see the mounting/curb damage though. I also see some barrels that need some love!!

The mounting damage you could try to polish lightly by hand to see if there is any improvement. If there is peeling that would be the clear coat on the wheel and that could only be addressed by refinishing or like previously mentioned powder coating or plastidipping (which isn't really addressing just masking).
 
EVOlved said:
I'm probably blind but I don't see the peeling you speak of. I do see the mounting/curb damage though. I also see some barrels that need some love!!

The mounting damage you could try to polish lightly by hand to see if there is any improvement. If there is peeling that would be the clear coat on the wheel and that could only be addressed by refinishing or like previously mentioned powder coating or plastidipping (which isn't really addressing just masking).
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Im with you, I don't see it either.
 
Judging by the look of the caliper, I would tend to agree that some strong cleaners may have been used
 
You bought the car through a dealer or private party?

I ask because I bet it was the dealers detailer that did this damage, not the previous owner.
 
EVOlved said:
You bought the car through a dealer or private party?

I ask because I bet it was the dealers detailer that did this damage, not the previous owner.
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Dealer in October of last year. You are probably right, since it sat on their lot for about 8-9 months. It's just gotten worse and worse over time. I highly doubt they would do anything.
 
The only things I have used to clean them are normal car wash soap and Eagle One A2Z all wheel and tire cleaner. Pretty sure it's not anything I have done.
 
Not sure of your location but near me there. Is a company called wheel fix it and they fix these overnight every night. Good outfit.
 
rebelyell22 said:
I got my car used a little over a year ago. I think the previous owner used an acidic wheel cleaner or something, and now they are peeling.
rebelyell22 said:
The only things I have used to clean them are normal car wash soap and Eagle One A2Z all wheel and tire cleaner. Pretty sure it's not anything I have done.
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Just as a "heads-up" (after the wheels are repaired---best to get them powdercoated, IMO):

Improper use of some acids may have contributed to the demise of the CC on these wheels. Keep in mind that products on the other end of the pH scale (alkaline) can be just as damaging.

Eagle 1 A2Z Wheel Cleaner has an almost-off-the-chart 13.5 pH. Be prudent with its usage in the future.


Bob
 
JSFM35x said:
Not sure of your location but near me there. Is a company called wheel fix it and they fix these overnight every night. Good outfit.
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I seen the work they put out, let's just say I would find a quailty powdercoater.
 
FUNX725 said:
Just as a "heads-up" (after the wheels are repaired---best to get them powdercoated, IMO):

Improper use of some acids may have contributed to the demise of the CC on these wheels. Keep in mind that products on the other end of the pH scale (alkaline) can be just as damaging.

Eagle 1 A2Z Wheel Cleaner has an almost-off-the-chart 13.5 pH. Be prudent with its usage in the future.


Bob
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I agree 100%. I would not recommend the local wheel repair guy - whomever he be. That is a temporary paint solution - that will fail after time. Send them to Wheel Collision Center in Bath PA - they will prep them correctly and powder coat them correctly.

They ain't cheap. You'll prolly pay ~ $800. But the finish is durable and permanent. How do I know? They've done about 12 wheels for me over the years.

For wheels like that, I'd recommend Griot's regular/green wheel cleaner. It's pH neutral? How do I know? Because I checked the pH myself.
 
swanicyouth said:
I agree 100%. I would not recommend the local wheel repair guy - whomever he be. That is a temporary paint solution - that will fail after time. Send them to Wheel Collision Center in Bath PA - they will prep them correctly and powder coat them correctly.

They ain't cheap. You'll prolly pay ~ $800. But the finish is durable and permanent. How do I know? They've done about 12 wheels for me over the years.

For wheels like that, I'd recommend Griot's regular/green wheel cleaner. It's pH neutral? How do I know? Because I checked the pH myself.
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800$ for wheels is pretty expensive. My bestfriend owns a powdercoating business here in ny. He does amazing work and his prices start out at 100$ per wheel for a color that doesn't require a clear, even fixes the curb rash. I would go with powdercoating over paint any day. I hang out at his shop and help him all the time, the prep work is key! Wheels are chemically stripped, fully blasted, out gassed, propperly masked off and then coated.
 
swanicyouth said:
Send them to Wheel Collision Center in Bath PA - they will prep them correctly and powder coat them correctly.
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Thanks for posting this information again. :xyxthumbs:
I've got a set I need to send over for repair.

Bob
 
taxi_dub said:
800$ for wheels is pretty expensive. My bestfriend owns a powdercoating business here in ny. He does amazing work and his prices start out at 100$ per wheel for a color that doesn't require a clear, even fixes the curb rash. I would go with powdercoating over paint any day. I hang out at his shop and help him all the time, the prep work is key! Wheels are chemically stripped, fully blasted, out gassed, propperly masked off and then coated.
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Yeah for $800.00 or a little more you could find brand new aftermarket wheels on Tire Rack all day long.
 
custmsprty said:
Yeah for $800.00 or a little more you could find brand new aftermarket wheels on Tire Rack all day long.
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No offense to anyone, but IMHO most $800 wheels sets are crap. Factory wheels are usually of a pretty high quality. $800 is prolly a cheap estimate. Your likely looking at close to a grand when you factor in mounting and balancing. Trust me here, with wheel refinishing - you get what you pay for. Your better off refinishing a set of factory wheels (they will straighten and fix them if required) - then dumping them for $800 aftermarket wheels. Been there...done that.
 
swanicyouth said:
No offense to anyone, but IMHO most $800 wheels sets are crap. Factory wheels are usually of a pretty high quality. $800 is prolly a cheap estimate. Your likely looking at close to a grand when you factor in mounting and balancing. Trust me here, with wheel refinishing - you get what you pay for. Your better off refinishing a set of factory wheels (they will straighten and fix them if required) - then dumping them for $800 aftermarket wheels. Been there...done that.
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Tire Rack has close out sales all the time on quality wheels, so I 'd say it's a case by case deal. As for oem wheels and better quality, that's subjective too as they contract those out in most cases. I set up a whole packaging line for a new start up manufacturer making oem wheels back in the USA last year. Until you see first hand what the testing process is before a wheel is even allowed to be sold you really can't comment on quality of a said wheel. It is very extensive. You basically cant just go into the business and start kicking wheels out the door. I'm merely commenting on this from first hand experience with a manufacturer and watching the plant put together from scratch and all the equipment being installed to manufacture, powder coat, and test the wheels prior to shipping.

 
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