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mattuz · 07-10-2015, 11:50 AM

Been noticing my driver side front wheel has been peeling, and it keeps getting bigger, what's causing this? And what can I do to stop it? Really driving me nuts!

WoodBoss · 07-10-2015, 11:59 AM

Paint is chipping, only way to stop it is have the wheel prepped and repainted or possibly prep that spot and have it painted and blended in. Painted wheels are not a good option really, anodized, powder coated or polished aluminum are better options.

Trob85 · 07-10-2015, 12:00 PM

Looks like powder coat coming off. Unfortunately the only way to stop it is have them sand blasted and recoated

hazy · 07-10-2015, 12:11 PM

your car is telling you that it wants some new kicks.

Time for a set of MRR 228's....

ChocoTaco369 · 07-10-2015, 12:48 PM

Looks like road rash, or some type of stone at a high velocity chipped it and it has weathered/peeled overtime. Your only options IMO are to get the wheel totally refinished/powdercoated, get a new set of wheels or do something yourself like plastidip them for a semi-permanent-semi-temporary fix.

Hetfield03 · 07-10-2015, 01:14 PM

A mobile wheel repair would charge between $65-120 approx to repair. Brushed aluminum is harder to match than painted, from experience.

Snoman · 07-10-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mattuz

Been noticing my driver side front wheel has been peeling, and it keeps getting bigger, what's causing this? And what can I do to stop it? Really driving me nuts!

Warranty item, unless your out of warranty

http://www.genuinegmparts.com/pdf/se...20Bulletin.pdf

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painted aluminum wheels can be refinished under warranty.

mattuz · 07-10-2015, 01:32 PM

I only use the soap I use to wash the body with, and the wheels aren't curbed either

ChocoTaco369 · 07-10-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mattuz

I only use the soap I use to wash the body with, and the wheels aren't curbed either

Rock chips at highway speeds can puncture the protective coating. Over time, simple weathering could cause this type of damage. Once there is a chink in the armor, things can go downhill fast.

mattuz · 08-08-2015, 11:04 PM

So a guy told me today at camaro fest that brake fluid may be leaking on my wheels and causing it to peel like it is. What do Yall think? I painted the calipers about a year ago, but didn't unhook any lines, it's doing it on both driver side wheels.

Welker2 · 08-08-2015, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mattuz

So a guy told me today at camaro fest that brake fluid may be leaking on my wheels and causing it to peel like it is. What do Yall think? I painted the calipers about a year ago, but didn't unhook any lines, it's doing it on both driver side wheels.

I agree, looking at the pictures, looks like you have two areas that are chipping/peeling. Both are on the same side of a spoke where they meet the rim. Looks like something corrosive 'settled' in the crevices while it was parked and started the damage.

mattuz · 08-08-2015, 11:21 PM

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I agree, looking at the pictures, looks like you have two areas that are chipping/peeling. Both are on the same side of a spoke where they meet rim. Looks like something corrosive 'settled' in the crevices while it was parked and started the damage.

Do you think something could be dripping on it? Such as brake fluid?

Welker2 · 08-08-2015, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mattuz

Do you think something could be dripping on it? Such as brake fluid?

That would be my first suspect, especially with you saying it's happening to both front wheels. I'd pull the wheels and inspect for any small leaks.

mattuz · 08-08-2015, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Welker2

That would be my first suspect, especially with you saying it's happening to both front wheels. I'd pull the wheels and inspect for any small leaks.

Ok thanks, I'll check it out asap

07-10-2015, 11:50 AM	#1
mattuz Drives: 2011 victory red camaro Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ky Posts: 106 View My Garage	What is wrong with my wheel?? Been noticing my driver side front wheel has been peeling, and it keeps getting bigger, what's causing this? And what can I do to stop it? Really driving me nuts!

07-10-2015, 12:00 PM	#3
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	Looks like powder coat coming off. Unfortunately the only way to stop it is have them sand blasted and recoated __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!

07-10-2015, 12:48 PM	#5
ChocoTaco369 145lb Powerlifter Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Conshohocken, PA Posts: 1,146	Looks like road rash, or some type of stone at a high velocity chipped it and it has weathered/peeled overtime. Your only options IMO are to get the wheel totally refinished/powdercoated, get a new set of wheels or do something yourself like plastidip them for a semi-permanent-semi-temporary fix. __________________

07-10-2015, 01:14 PM	#6
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,434	A mobile wheel repair would charge between $65-120 approx to repair. Brushed aluminum is harder to match than painted, from experience. __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.

07-10-2015, 11:59 AM	#2
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	Paint is chipping, only way to stop it is have the wheel prepped and repainted or possibly prep that spot and have it painted and blended in. Painted wheels are not a good option really, anodized, powder coated or polished aluminum are better options.

07-10-2015, 12:11 PM	#4
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	your car is telling you that it wants some new kicks. Time for a set of MRR 228's....

07-10-2015, 01:32 PM	#8
mattuz Drives: 2011 victory red camaro Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ky Posts: 106 View My Garage	I only use the soap I use to wash the body with, and the wheels aren't curbed either

08-08-2015, 11:04 PM	#10
mattuz Drives: 2011 victory red camaro Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ky Posts: 106 View My Garage	So a guy told me today at camaro fest that brake fluid may be leaking on my wheels and causing it to peel like it is. What do Yall think? I painted the calipers about a year ago, but didn't unhook any lines, it's doing it on both driver side wheels.