How can I fix these wheels?

[rrpalma]

Hello,

Just got a 3/4 ton Suburban that has been in storage for close to a year. Paint seems to be in very good condition. However, the wheels have what appears to be lighter colored scratches (but they are not scratches) -- I'm attaching some pictures. Is there any way to leave the wheels looking brand new?

Thanks for reading!

 

[512detail]

subscribed. I see this on GM wheels all the time walking by and looking around

I always thought it was just some type of abrasion scar but I do recall touching one and it was elevated from the wheel.

 

[dcjredline]

See the post on AG, I already answered you there

 

[512detail]

See the post on AG, I already answered you there

oh man now I have to search AG

 

[rrpalma]

Thanks everyone. Very humid weather here. Just talked to my close friend who owns a body shop / detailing company with a few locations. He says that probably the only way to fix this is by going through a professional polishing and perhaps re-lathing job. Opinions?

 

[xlr8r]

More than likely the clear coat on the wheels is coming loose, caused by who knows what. Stripping, polishing and resealing is what's needed in my opinion.

 

[XxBoostinxX]

Thanks everyone. Very humid weather here. Just talked to my close friend who owns a body shop / detailing company with a few locations. He says that probably the only way to fix this is by going through a professional polishing and perhaps re-lathing job. Opinions?

Refinishing is probably your only choice. Do you have an Alloy Wheel Repair company in your area?

Another option is just buying a new wheel.

 

[Accumulator]

Yeah, send 'em out for refinishing and use somebody who'll do a good job.

 

[GearHead_1]

You'll be able to have that wheel refinished cheaper than buying a NEW OE wheel. They can make it so that you'd be hard pressed not to know it isn't new. If you'd ever considered going aftermarket, now is the time to look at a set.

 

[Swanicyouth]

I'd send those wheels out to Wheel Collision Center. But, I wouldn't get them clear coated on bare aluminum.

I'd get them powder coated hyper silver. For whatever reason, powder coating sticks better to aluminum compared to clear coat over bare aluminum IMHO. Hyper silver is a really nice color.

I have wheels they did 5 yrs ago that still look brand new. It will cost about $900 + shipping.

For $900, any aftermarket wheels you buy will be junk IMHO.

 

[Accumulator]

I'd send those wheels out to Wheel Collision Center. But, I wouldn't get them clear coated on bare aluminum.

I'd get them powder coated hyper silver..

That's what I'd do too.