how to Fix my Rims Please help 8th

Rican768 · 06-21-2007, 12:05 AM

ok so this is due to driving them in winter with salt all over them any idea how i may be able to fix this??

irichard · 06-21-2007, 12:50 AM

bump hor help

iknowmysh1t · 06-21-2007, 12:53 AM

bump for help too because i have this same problem.

KameraBoy · 06-21-2007, 01:30 AM

looks like oxidation but idk, try polishing it out?

***hamerad*** · 06-21-2007, 01:55 AM

Hmmm.. mods might wanna move this to the detailing forum. I am sure RaskyR1 and some of the other pros could help you out. My only suggestion would be to try a chrome/metal polish like Eagle One Never-Dull

you can pick it up at most retail stores. But you need to know for sure that that is actual metal, and not a thin plating of metal before attempting the polish, and do not get it on the painted part!

***07mugencivic*** · 06-21-2007, 01:58 AM

move to cali

Anubis · 06-21-2007, 12:51 PM

I had a similar problem from salt on my old rims/car and polish worked wonders. I wish I could remember the name of the polish but it has been to long. Try it you may be surprised what a good polish can do.

Rican768 · 06-21-2007, 01:01 PM

whats weird though is some if it looks like the clear is chiping like i can take my nail and scrap it off. SO im not sure if this is just the clear coat coming off for what ill try to post more pics off of my phone and show u all
thanks again if we can get this you guys are awesome! ill check out the polish as well and post pics with results

Type X · 06-21-2007, 02:21 PM

First off

This is a perfect example WHY you don't use aftermarket wheels in snow/salt.

ANYWAY.. if they aren't ebay wheels.. take them to a machine shop and have the lips redone.
If they are QUALITY wheels and you have some $ to spend and get these fixed. Let me know and i'll put you in contact with one of the best shops in the country.

MellowGato · 06-21-2007, 02:25 PM

I had the same problem on some wheels about 10 years ago. Looks like the clear coat was compromised, and now you have salty water sitting under the clear. It will get worse and worse and will start to rust.
If you want to save these wheels you will need to have the clear removed and re-sprayed. Depending on the damage, you may have to have the entire wheel re-painted/clear coated. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Get yourself some cheap winter wheels...

***xtant21*** · 06-21-2007, 02:30 PM

Steelies in the winter FTW.

Or...be like the rest of us cool folk...move south. South California or South Florida. I don't worry 'bout no stinking snow and road salt.

Whispaz · 06-21-2007, 05:13 PM

I had the same problem with my old car. Next set of wheels I get come off every winter

Rican768 · 06-21-2007, 10:12 PM

The wheels are brand called G-Racing got them from my cousin also yeah if you can hook me up with that shop! And yes i did buy winter wheels and tires as well new btw. So with that said what is that shop you talking about.

If i wanted to do this my self what do i use and how to do it ??

Rican768 · 06-22-2007, 02:35 PM

i forgot to add they are polished alluminum on the lips

06-21-2007, 01:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
*hamerad* 8th gen Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 689 Andrew iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hmmm.. mods might wanna move this to the detailing forum. I am sure RaskyR1 and some of the other pros could help you out. My only suggestion would be to try a chrome/metal polish like Eagle One Never-Dull you can pick it up at most retail stores. But you need to know for sure that that is actual metal, and not a thin plating of metal before attempting the polish, and do not get it on the painted part! __________________ ///dSLR Squad Member #22 Looking for some Mint Cond. 2008 Accord EX Wheels w/ Tires?

06-21-2007, 10:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rican768 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The wheels are brand called G-Racing got them from my cousin also yeah if you can hook me up with that shop! And yes i did buy winter wheels and tires as well new btw. So with that said what is that shop you talking about. If i wanted to do this my self what do i use and how to do it ?? Last edited by Rican768; 06-22-2007 at 11:27 AM.

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KameraBoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Destrehan, LA Age: 19 Posts: 2,120 Derek iTrader: 0 / 0%	looks like oxidation but idk, try polishing it out?

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*07mugencivic* Whos The Whore NOW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Age: 24 Posts: 82,046 Tony iTrader: 4 / 100%	move to cali

06-21-2007, 12:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Anubis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Williamsburg, VA Age: 28 Posts: 4,741 iTrader: 6 / 100%	I had a similar problem from salt on my old rims/car and polish worked wonders. I wish I could remember the name of the polish but it has been to long. Try it you may be surprised what a good polish can do.

06-21-2007, 01:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rican768 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 / 0%	whats weird though is some if it looks like the clear is chiping like i can take my nail and scrap it off. SO im not sure if this is just the clear coat coming off for what ill try to post more pics off of my phone and show u all thanks again if we can get this you guys are awesome! ill check out the polish as well and post pics with results

06-21-2007, 02:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Type X Senior Member Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 3,118 iTrader: 16 / 100%	First off This is a perfect example WHY you don't use aftermarket wheels in snow/salt. ANYWAY.. if they aren't ebay wheels.. take them to a machine shop and have the lips redone. If they are QUALITY wheels and you have some $ to spend and get these fixed. Let me know and i'll put you in contact with one of the best shops in the country.

06-21-2007, 02:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
MellowGato Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in the slow lane Posts: 545 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I had the same problem on some wheels about 10 years ago. Looks like the clear coat was compromised, and now you have salty water sitting under the clear. It will get worse and worse and will start to rust. If you want to save these wheels you will need to have the clear removed and re-sprayed. Depending on the damage, you may have to have the entire wheel re-painted/clear coated. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Get yourself some cheap winter wheels...

06-21-2007, 02:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
*xtant21* Philawarepragacago Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 817 Bill iTrader: 0 / 0%	Steelies in the winter FTW. Or...be like the rest of us cool folk...move south. South California or South Florida. I don't worry 'bout no stinking snow and road salt.

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Whispaz Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 141 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I had the same problem with my old car. Next set of wheels I get come off every winter

06-22-2007, 02:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rican768 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i forgot to add they are polished alluminum on the lips