How come my car rims looks like this??

[Bluepica]

All 3 tires except one looks like this even after dry from washing.

Whats the problem ah?

 

[Keithchue]

cleaning agent too strong

[Bluepica]

cleaning agent too strong

 

Nop, I didn't use any special wheel cleaning agent except water some car body shampoo

[Lowrider]

the clear coating is peeling off...

[Civic6656]

Looks like this is a set of recondition rims. U may have splashed water onto it when it's very hot.

[Bluepica]

Looks like this is a set of recondition rims. U may have splashed water onto it when it's very hot.

 

Splash water on it when it's hot is inevitable right? I mean it's norm during raining day driving right?

[MX5NC2]

How old are your wheels?

[Mcf777]

i used mama lemon to wash rims and tyres.

no problem for so many years. maybe my rims are matt silver colour. so cant see any differences.

i find it the "best shampoo" to clear away brake dust easily.

 

TS, is it dirt stain or is it peel-off?

If dirt stain, just buy those rim polishing cream to polish it off (maybe try braso or auto-sol).

Edited December 1, 2010 by Mcf777

[GLZT]

i used mama lemon to wash rims and tyres.

no problem for so many years. maybe my rims are matt silver colour. so cant see any differences.

i find it the "best shampoo" to clear away brake dust easily.

 

TS, is it dirt stain or is it peel-off?

If dirt stain, just buy those rim polishing cream to polish it off (maybe try braso or auto-sol).

 

Isnt braso a little overkill? It may kill the coating(if there is any) on the rims.

[Bandotcom]

Is this rim below the fuel tank inlet? If so.. its may caused by overflow petrol when you top-up to the brim.

[Dpink]

May be dog or cat urinated on your rim......

[SimonTan]

Wait a minute, the two photos are of different rims!

 

Definately its strong chemical damage.

Maybe the detailer use super strong chemical to wash your rims?

 

Cannot be petrol spill as two wheels was damaged (From your photos).

 

Sport rims are cheap....$100 per piece can get.

 

Edited December 1, 2010 by SimonTan

[GLZT]

May be dog or cat urinated on your rim......

 

Got dog urine on my rims before, those wild dogs. I used to feed them when I'm free too.

[GruneMedizin]

Wait a minute, the two photos are of different rims!

 

Definately its strong chemical damage.

Maybe the detailer use super strong chemical to wash your rims?

 

Cannot be petrol spill as two wheels was damaged (From your photos).

 

Sport rims are cheap....$100 per piece can get.

 

you think i could even get 18s for that price?

 

and brand new how much would 18s go for ?

[Xspace]

wah... sho power?!

[Mike1234]

Wait a minute, the two photos are of different rims!

 

Definately its strong chemical damage.

Maybe the detailer use super strong chemical to wash your rims?

 

Cannot be petrol spill as two wheels was damaged (From your photos).

 

Sport rims are cheap....$100 per piece can get.

 

 

some even offer trade in rims..

 

[Bryanho]

Hmm.. corrosive.. near the tyre.. BRAKE FLUID. Go to the mechanic to check for possible leaks.. Just speculation..

[Roberttan]

it looks like you car went through some form of chemical war?

next time just use normal detergent or soap powder to wash will do.

also some of this is also possible caused of this : wrong washing agent /poor rim quality/ aniaml urin/ petrol spilled

anyway those looks does not affect your safety.