Strange stuff on my rims?

[.gorgz]

Hey guys,

Trying to find out what on earth this stuff is on my brothers cars rims?

It looks slightly like glue? although we haven't been able to get it off with anything.

We even went as far as trying to sand it out with a thin grit sand paper and planned to polish and buff over it once we got it out, this actually did more harm than good... :(

Any advice would be much appreciated.

[ImPulse]

Just from the picture that looks like its oxidised. Have you tried a metal polish like the one Meguairs do?

[Ronnyboy]

It also looks likes the stuff that goes on the car when you drive in country areas. (but that usually comes of fairly easily)

Unless the chrome is deteriorating...

[.gorgz]

It also looks likes the stuff that goes on the car when you drive in country areas. (but that usually comes of fairly easily)

Unless the chrome is deteriorating...

not chrome, its polished stainless steel

[.gorgz]

Just from the picture that looks like its oxidised. Have you tried a metal polish like the one Meguairs do?

Awesome, I'll tell my brother to give it a shot and let you guys know how he goes.

Thanks for your input guys

[dorifto]

Yep, oxidation. I've seen occur on numerous sets of wheels I've had. Just needs a good sand and buff

[dutchie101]

I assume its oxidation under the urethane clear coat.

[Hiro]

not chrome, its polished stainless steel

You mean polished aluminium alloy. You don't make wheels out of stainless steel.

[.gorgz]

not chrome, its polished stainless steel

You mean polished aluminium alloy. You don't make wheels out of stainless steel.

Sorry, yeah thats what I meant to say :(

[01 VEY]

I agree with Dutchie101. Looks a lot like the wheels on my in-laws car. Corrosion under the coating. Sanding this will take a lot of time. The old man paid a fortune to have the eurethane stripped off and then had his re-polished.. Cost him heaps

Edited January 13, 2011 by 01 VEY