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Old 07-21-2006, 05:55 PM
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Is there anyway to fix this problem? Its been this for month I couldn't fix it. I have used waxes, polish, all those but nothing really worked. I have used regular soap and water to clean my wheel every week but I don't know why this happened. Can anyone recommand how i can fix this in austin area? Or how to clean your wheel well =(



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theres this stuff called mothers pollish its not a like wax liquid it comes in a sliver can, i used to us it for my lowrider it takes some elbow work! theres acouple diffrent types its , like a dry looking fiberglass in a sliver can about 3inchs wide, and u rip peaces off and use it, it works very well , and theres a cleaner u can get at like a dollar store called mean green that works wonders on wheels. hope this helps ! i think they are the pics!
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Old 07-21-2006, 09:43 PM
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you didn't by chance get a car wash at the dealer did you?
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use nail polish remover...it really works.
Old 07-21-2006, 10:10 PM
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acetone should work real well...
Old 07-21-2006, 11:40 PM
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Dealer did wash car for me When they did the maintenance.
Old 07-21-2006, 11:48 PM
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Ehh...looks like someone used wheel acid on them which damages the clear coat on Volks.
Old 07-22-2006, 12:15 AM
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Looks almost exactly like what happened to this guy:

https://my350z.com/forum/southern-california/203858-need-help-car-wash-damaged-wheel-course-of-action.html
Old 07-22-2006, 03:07 AM
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man that sucks...
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Find out what the dealer used to wash your car. If they used something they shouldn't have on the wheels, have them buy you a new set.
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Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
Looks almost exactly like what happened to this guy:

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=203858
Yep, that sucks dood. Hope all goes well. Keep us updated
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Originally Posted by IndustrialDuane
theres this stuff called mothers pollish its not a like wax liquid it comes in a sliver can, i used to us it for my lowrider it takes some elbow work! theres acouple diffrent types its , like a dry looking fiberglass in a sliver can about 3inchs wide, and u rip peaces off and use it, it works very well , and theres a cleaner u can get at like a dollar store called mean green that works wonders on wheels. hope this helps ! i think they are the pics!
get a polisher and start working with this stuff. your cleacoat is ruined so you might as well polish them. its gonna take a lot of work and its gonna be a **** to keep them clean. otherwise you can get just the lips chromed.
Old 07-22-2006, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Santacruzslick
Ehh...looks like someone used wheel acid on them which damages the clear coat on Volks.
Agree. Wheel cleaner is great for removing brake dust. Unfortunately it will also ruin the wheels. Best of luck.
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Same thing happened to me, but not as bad...the mothers Billet metal polish is what I used with very good results. Got 90% of it off. Granted it took 2.5 hours, but I couldnt sleep at night if I didnt. Give it a try....
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wheelwax will get most of it off as well. You have to use it like a polish, but a little easier than mothers to get off.

www.wheelwax.com
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Can i use p21 chrome polish on the lip or should i try to use poorboy's wheel polish?
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ouch, samething happened to me but noticed it right away and said something to the dealer and they replaced them cause i take pics of everything before i take it in, that way they can't say it was like that.
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Originally Posted by bombrush
Dealer did wash car for me When they did the maintenance.
BINGO! Talk to the dealer but be calm about it! I highly doubt wheelwax will work, as the damage is already done!
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ouch! ill be sure to NEVER let the dealer wash my car.


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