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05-28-2016, 03:51 PM
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 Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Windermere, Florida
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1lE/ZL1 wheels lost gloss shine effect
Hey guys,
So on this weeks wash I noticed one of my black wheels has lost its gloss shiny effect, it has gone a dull Matt black and sticks out like a sore thumb compared to the other wheels. Does anyone have any insight? The car is 2015 1LE. Thank you. |
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05-28-2016, 03:54 PM
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pictures would help a lot
Try re-washing the wheel to see if that helps. When I washed my rims with soap and water the brake dust would just smear and make it look like the wheel lost its gloss. If that doesn't help, try on one spoke and see if that makes a difference. If that fails, that should be covered under warranty.
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05-28-2016, 04:10 PM
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Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Windermere, Florida
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I washed the specific wheel 3 times and no luck, ill get some pics to post.
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05-28-2016, 04:24 PM
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Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Windermere, Florida
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I apologize in advance for the huge pics...
Good Wheel: Don't mind the tire shine over spray.  Bad Wheel: Again don't mind the tire shine over spray. But, as you can see the dull matt finish.  Bonus:  any thoughts? |
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05-28-2016, 04:50 PM
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  Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Victory Red Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Rosenberg, Texas
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Lookings like one rim was acid washed???
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05-28-2016, 04:57 PM
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Are you using an over the counter spray on type wheel cleaner?
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05-28-2016, 05:38 PM
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Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Windermere, Florida
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I just fill up a separate bucket and use regular Meguiars wash mix, all the other wheels come out like brand new.
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05-28-2016, 06:12 PM
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Tri-County Camaro SWFL
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05-28-2016, 06:28 PM
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05-28-2016, 06:29 PM
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Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Windermere, Florida
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I'm going to take it to the dealership, i have no idea what could have done it?
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05-28-2016, 06:37 PM
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Why not try some wax on it first?
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05-28-2016, 09:00 PM
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Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Western North Carolina
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Are you using store bought tire shine by chance? Some will eventually eat through the clear coat on painted rims and cause a dull look if left on the rim and not wiped off asap.
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05-29-2016, 01:53 AM
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Nor Cal
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Try claying it first. If it does not come back then the clear has been eaten away.
I still see a ton of brake dust on both wheels. |
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05-29-2016, 07:17 AM
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Lack of clear on one wheel?
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