Are these wheels ruined? - Page 2

Setec Astronomy · 10-06-09, 06:02

Ugh...what is it with you young guys and the black wheels...for us old timers chrome = hot rod and black = police car.

White lexus 23 · 10-06-09, 06:17

i agree with you. sect. hey when you feel them does it feel rough? im also not sure but it could be overspray that could be clayed off. if it does not feel smooth it could be but if it is smooth and looks like that i would also try the mothers power ball and some meguiars all metal polish.

White lexus 23 · 10-06-09, 06:18

its mainly the last pic that looks like overspray but the others looks weird to me. im not sure hopefully you can get them looking good again

soccerjunky · 10-06-09, 06:23

i have tried various products on chrome and i hate to say it but try turtle wax chrome polish

Kean · 10-06-09, 06:40

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Originally Posted by gav'spurplez

hopefully they didnt use a harsh degreaser / wheel cleaner.....

....that's exactly what it looks like they did. It appears they sprayed some sort of wheel acid on the wheels (probably let it dwell for a bit) and then rinsed them off. There is still residue of brake dust/grime you could tell was loosened and running down some of the surfaces, but obviously wasn't agitated or wiped clean before setting again. .....typical that they would use harsh spray & rinse solutions like that at a dealership.

tom p. · 10-06-09, 06:49

Man, that's bad...at least it looks bad on the computer.

Was this the result of inappropriate wheel cleaner or the like?

s.o.m.SS · 10-06-09, 07:13

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Originally Posted by tom p.

Man, that's bad...at least it looks bad on the computer.

Was this the result of inappropriate wheel cleaner or the like?

Like Kean said, I think it's a result from the dealship using a harsh chemical to clean the wheels. It is smooth to the touch. I have a good feeling it's done for. I guess we will see once I get all my products unpacked. Hopefully something works out.

StadiumDetail · 10-06-09, 08:36

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Originally Posted by Kean

....that's exactly what it looks like they did. It appears they sprayed some sort of wheel acid on the wheels (probably let it dwell for a bit) and then rinsed them off. There is still residue of brake dust/grime you could tell was loosened and running down some of the surfaces, but obviously wasn't agitated or wiped clean before setting again. .....typical that they would use harsh spray & rinse solutions like that at a dealership.

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The dealerships is my area have a terrible habit of using hydrochloric acid on wheels, and to me it looks like that is what has been done. Take it back, show it to the used car manager, assuming there is one, and request them to cover the polishing by an experienced detailer or replacement.

Greg Nichols · 10-06-09, 09:06

don't do anything to the wheels take them back and have them re chrome them.

Cheers,
GREG

gav'spurplez · 10-06-09, 04:38

how many miles are on the car ?? i cant imagine that the brake dust was soo bad that they had to use a harsh cleaner, BUT we are talking about a dealer's possible mistake here....

s.o.m.SS · 10-07-09, 03:20

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Originally Posted by gav'spurplez

how many miles are on the car ?? i cant imagine that the brake dust was soo bad that they had to use a harsh cleaner, BUT we are talking about a dealer's possible mistake here....

30k but the wheels aren't the orig wheels. I imagine they are a year old if that.

xCONWRATHx · 10-07-09, 06:22

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Originally Posted by StadiumDetail

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The dealerships is my area have a terrible habit of using hydrochloric acid on wheels, and to me it looks like that is what has been done.

I agree, unfortunately I used to be a dealership "detailer" for a local GM lot and the wheel acid we used required thick rubber gloves up to your elbow and a face mask, otherwise your lungs would burn for the rest of the day. Not joking.