chrisvr6

Why is one of my rims not cleaning up like the rest? It seems as though the clearcoat is gone. Would this be under warranty?

CEB

What are you using to clean your wheels?

enzo thecat

Its funny you ask that. I've noticed that on past cars too, where one wheel seems to stain a lot more than the others. Its almost like the brake dust and dirt gets etched into the finish on that one wheel while the other three easily wipe down. Its a real pain for those that are fanatical about clean cars. I never even though about that being a warranty matter. Good on you for using your brain.

You might just try removing the wheel and giving is a good cleaning and then adding a good polymer (polish) to see if that helps.

golfster

Dog using the wheel as a fire hydrant?

CEB

It is unlikely that it is a warranty issue. Most people fail to understand that wheels are clear coated just like all the other painted surfaces and needs to be treated alike. Many owners take rough brushes and harsh chemicals to their wheels and then wonder why one of more develop clear coat damage. Once the clear is damaged, that wheel often will start staining.

Hence my question about cleaning methods and products.

It is, of course, possible that the OP got a wheel with a defective finish, but that possibility is pretty slim.

telemakhos

I've got a couple of spots on a wheel with the same thing. I only use car wash soap on it to clean. With some extra rubbing I can get it out but like the OP says it doesn't wipe clean like the rest of the wheel surface.