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sswish · 09-20-2014, 03:09 PM

Has any else had this issue? All four of my rims seem to be corroding, some worse than others? The car is a 2010 ss, has anyone else had this happen to their rims and if so what did you do about it? Or is it chevy/ the dealerships issue? Thanks

meshamey · 09-20-2014, 03:12 PM

wow...Have you used any type of cleaner that has eaten of the protective coating?

sswish · 09-20-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by meshamey

wow...Have you used any type of cleaner that has eaten of the protective coating?

No never, just use water and a rag to clean the rims

Bulldog3071 · 09-20-2014, 03:21 PM

wing NJ I bet it's fromroad salt, you may have had bad clear coat on the rims and the salt from the wet roads is causing corrosion. Won't be cheap to fix.

sswish · 09-20-2014, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog3071

wing NJ I bet it's fromroad salt, you may have had bad clear coat on the rims and the salt from the wet roads is causing corrosion. Won't be cheap to fix.

Didn't think about salt being the issue cause it it only really happened and got bad recently (past couple months). Could this issue be under warranty of some type, the rims shouldn't be corroding like that...?

bradshaw · 09-20-2014, 04:15 PM

3 year- 36,000 mile warranty is all you get.

myold88 · 09-20-2014, 04:21 PM

You must clean your wheels at least once a week especially with NJ winters. My '10 SS
polished wheels are still fine after 5 years. It's obvious you didn't keep up with them.
Also, I doubt that damage just showed up in the "last couple of months". That's salt
getting under the clear coat. Just my opinion.

sswish · 09-20-2014, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

You must clean your wheels at least once a week especially with NJ winters. My '10 SS
polished wheels are still fine after 5 years. It's obvious you didn't keep up with them.
Also, I doubt that damage just showed up in the "last couple of months". That's salt
getting under the clear coat. Just my opinion.

the car doesnt get driven that much in winter but no i dont clean them as much as i should.. it was never this bad till i really looked at them and washed the car today. guess it will be cheaper to get some rims next summer and keep these for winter

sswish · 09-20-2014, 06:04 PM

anyway or products i could use to get this out also?

bucolic · 09-20-2014, 06:12 PM

There are places that do re-finish them. Maybe someone on here is more familiar with what kind of results and cost that would be.

AdamEL · 09-21-2014, 02:45 AM

I've only seen this once. I work on a car lot, and we recently got in a 2LT/RS that has that same issue. Looks just like yours, but not quite as much of it.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 09-21-2014, 09:34 AM

It's called Filiform or "underfilm" corrosion, thus why it spreads in that unique way. Salt, dirt, or moisture manages to break though the clearcoat and causes corrosion to spread under the clearcoat.

Only fix is to strip off the factory clear, sand away all traces of corrosion and refinish; or, if desired, maintain as bare aluminum.

UnEasy Rider · 09-21-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bradshaw

3 year- 36,000 mile warranty is all you get.

Yep. Been trying to get mine fixed under warranty since May. No dealerships want to mess with it, and my CSR is useless.

two_wheel_mayhem · 09-21-2014, 11:55 AM

I see some curb rash in one pic, that always helps get it started. And neglect.
Brake dust eats your wheels up.

09-20-2014, 03:09 PM	#1
sswish Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: N.J Posts: 53	Rims corroding.. Has any else had this issue? All four of my rims seem to be corroding, some worse than others? The car is a 2010 ss, has anyone else had this happen to their rims and if so what did you do about it? Or is it chevy/ the dealerships issue? Thanks

09-20-2014, 03:21 PM	#4
Bulldog3071 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 931 View My Garage	wing NJ I bet it's fromroad salt, you may have had bad clear coat on the rims and the salt from the wet roads is causing corrosion. Won't be cheap to fix. __________________ Hurst Short Throw Shifter, K&N CAI, SRP Racing Pedals, GM Performance Exhaust, GM GFX Package Lakewood Strut Tower Brace, JBA Shorty Headers, JBA 8 MM Wires, Airaid TB Spacer, Phastek CAI Scoop, Washer Bottle Relocation Kit, Stainlees Steel Brake Lines, Brake Performance Slotted and Drilled Rotors, BMR Tunnel Brace, BMR Trailing Arms, BMR Subframe Connectors, Borla ATAK Muffelers, Z28 Wickerbill Spoiler, VTC, Bow Tie Delete, BMR Adjustable Front Swaybar, BMR End Link Kit, BMR Extreme Rear Anti-Roll Kit, Diablo I1000 "InTune"

09-20-2014, 04:21 PM	#7
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	You must clean your wheels at least once a week especially with NJ winters. My '10 SS polished wheels are still fine after 5 years. It's obvious you didn't keep up with them. Also, I doubt that damage just showed up in the "last couple of months". That's salt getting under the clear coat. Just my opinion. __________________

09-20-2014, 06:12 PM	#10
bucolic Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS Crystal Red Tintc Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 71	There are places that do re-finish them. Maybe someone on here is more familiar with what kind of results and cost that would be. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS/RS Crystal Red Tintcoat

09-21-2014, 11:55 AM	#14
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	I see some curb rash in one pic, that always helps get it started. And neglect. Brake dust eats your wheels up. __________________ No dog in this fight anymore. 5th Gen owner 2009-2016.

09-20-2014, 03:12 PM	#2
meshamey Meshamey Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS / 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 303 View My Garage	wow...Have you used any type of cleaner that has eaten of the protective coating?

09-20-2014, 04:15 PM	#6
bradshaw Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 158 View My Garage	3 year- 36,000 mile warranty is all you get.

09-20-2014, 06:04 PM	#9
sswish Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: N.J Posts: 53	anyway or products i could use to get this out also?

09-21-2014, 02:45 AM	#11
AdamEL Adam E. Lucchesi Drives: 2010 1SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,381 View My Garage	I've only seen this once. I work on a car lot, and we recently got in a 2LT/RS that has that same issue. Looks just like yours, but not quite as much of it.

09-21-2014, 09:34 AM	#12
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	It's called Filiform or "underfilm" corrosion, thus why it spreads in that unique way. Salt, dirt, or moisture manages to break though the clearcoat and causes corrosion to spread under the clearcoat. Only fix is to strip off the factory clear, sand away all traces of corrosion and refinish; or, if desired, maintain as bare aluminum.