Wheel Rims Coating Problem

TipsZ · 05-17-2010, 08:25 AM

I've seen this same effect on the Infinite rims. It is indeed caused by a type of acidic chemical that Detailers utilize. If used correctly it has no ill effect on the rims, but if left on for more than 20 minutes, or they fail to wipe the area afterwards, the results is that the chemical eats through that painted layer. When I get back home, I will try to remember to locate the pics of the rims that had a similar problem as yours.

mannyz · 05-17-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TipsZ

I've seen this same effect on the Infinite rims. It is indeed caused by a type of acidic chemical that Detailers utilize. If used correctly it has no ill effect on the rims, but if left on for more than 20 minutes, or they fail to wipe the area afterwards, the results is that the chemical eats through that painted layer. When I get back home, I will try to remember to locate the pics of the rims that had a similar problem as yours.

Thanks TipsZ what it concerns me is that only 1 Wheel look like something dripped, but the other three doesnt, they are only discoloring on hard edges and corners. And yes you are right, I spoke with my detailer people and they told me the same thing that the chemical cannot be left too long or when the wheel is hot. Thats why they always wet the wheels first to cool them off, then they spray the chemical and wash it all wheels first, then they continue with the car. But yes please if you find pictures I will like to compare.

TipsZ · 05-17-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mannyz

Thanks TipsZ what it concerns me is that only 1 Wheel look like something dripped, but the other three doesnt, they are only discoloring on hard edges and corners. And yes you are right, I spoke with my detailer people and they told me the same thing that the chemical cannot be left too long or when the wheel is hot. Thats why they always wet the wheels first to cool them off, then they spray the chemical and wash it all wheels first, then they continue with the car. But yes please if you find pictures I will like to compare.

That was exactly the same problem with mine. Only one of the 4 wheels was affected. Just as you mentioned it looked like the place I used to go to "dripped" the chemical onto the rim and just forgot to wipe / clean it. Eventually, (after much arguing) the detailing shop had my rim repainted (took to the delearship to repair to original finish and charged to the detailing shop).

370Zsteve · 05-29-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TipsZ

I've seen this same effect on the Infinite rims. It is indeed caused by a type of acidic chemical that Detailers utilize. If used correctly it has no ill effect on the rims, but if left on for more than 20 minutes, or they fail to wipe the area afterwards, the results is that the chemical eats through that painted layer. When I get back home, I will try to remember to locate the pics of the rims that had a similar problem as yours.

That would explain why the OP said that the inside of the wheels had the most damage. +1 rep

VinZ · 05-30-2010, 02:15 AM

They used wheel acid and either sprayed it on without wetting down the wheels first or left it on to long. I use the same on my sport wheels every week at my detail shop but never have a problem because I rinse them off after less than 1 minute, Thats all it takes with the acid. Have to very careful with that stuff! Your looks like a classic case of wheel acid damage left on to long. I would hit the detail shop up with a bill to repair the damage they did.

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05-30-2010, 02:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
VinZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 47 Drives: 2009 370Z PG Sport Rep Power: 16	They used wheel acid and either sprayed it on without wetting down the wheels first or left it on to long. I use the same on my sport wheels every week at my detail shop but never have a problem because I rinse them off after less than 1 minute, Thats all it takes with the acid. Have to very careful with that stuff! Your looks like a classic case of wheel acid damage left on to long. I would hit the detail shop up with a bill to repair the damage they did.