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jay101182 · 11-23-2019, 11:46 AM

While washing my car I noticed that the rear drivers side wheel is faded. I was told at a local car meet that it's probably a film on the wheel but I don't think that's the case...cause it won't come off...lol. I'm pretty sure it's an issue with the finish on the wheel. You can easily tell which wheel I'm referring to in the photos. It seems to have been stripped of clear coat. Will I have to get it re-powder coated or is there a way to restore the clear coat/glossy finish?

SynergyGreenSS · 11-23-2019, 02:22 PM

That’s weird. Those look like the LG wheels? Maybe call them and see if they’ve ever had any issues with this. My wheels are a satin (almost closer to matte) black and I wanted something a little glossier so I sprayed plastidip glossifier on them once for a few days and it turned out pretty well, although, while I’m sure it would bring back some of the black color and make it look less discolored, it probably wouldn’t be a perfect match. No harm in giving it a shot though as a temporary fix if it does turn out that it needs to be professionally repaired

RobZL1 · 11-23-2019, 08:32 PM

Look like the results of using a bad spray-on wheel cleaner or tire shine applied too liberally at a car wash lots of times. I'd try a Dawn wash followed by a good paint scrub/cleaner followed by a wax and see what happens

Pogoattack84 · 11-25-2019, 09:23 AM

Looks exactly what happened to mine when I had it detailed, they used the wrong cleaner on it and it ate right through the clear. Had a paint touch up guy try to bring it back to its former glory with mixed results.

Crash76 · 11-30-2019, 12:36 PM

That is definitely not a factory zl1 wheel

GearheadSS · 12-08-2019, 07:55 AM

Time for powdercoating.

BossRS4 · 12-08-2019, 03:38 PM

It looks like its on the face of the rim and not the inside. I think someone used a bad cleaner as well.

I have had my rims repainted a bunch of times now due to curb rash. They look brand new once they were done, just make sure you get them painted SATIN black and not matte black. Good luck!

*mlee* · 12-08-2019, 03:46 PM

That Yuma sun is killer. Do you park outside in the same spot everyday?

jay101182 · 12-11-2019, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

That Yuma sun is killer. Do you park outside in the same spot everyday?

I bought it used. Noticed the wheel the first time I washed it. I'm guessing the last guy used some wheel cleaner that didn't agree with the wheels. But yeah...the Yuma sun will destroy everything in its path! I keep her in the garage!

Galaxy_Stranger · 01-05-2020, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash76

That is definitely not a factory zl1 wheel

Exactly. AFAIK, the stock wheels have "Camaro" stamped in them. These have "Z-28" and these never came on the Z28 - and they don't look like the Z29 wheels.

That doesn't look like bad cleaner - short of lacquer thinner, I can't think of much you'd put on a car that would do that. maybe brake cleaner. That looks like a crummy product used for the finish.

You can easily get them repainted with quality products. You can usually go to a PPG paint shop or a Tire shop and ask if they know someone who fixes up wheels.

11-23-2019, 11:46 AM	#1
jay101182 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Yuma Az Posts: 80 View My Garage	Wheel finish issue While washing my car I noticed that the rear drivers side wheel is faded. I was told at a local car meet that it's probably a film on the wheel but I don't think that's the case...cause it won't come off...lol. I'm pretty sure it's an issue with the finish on the wheel. You can easily tell which wheel I'm referring to in the photos. It seems to have been stripped of clear coat. Will I have to get it re-powder coated or is there a way to restore the clear coat/glossy finish? Attached Images __________________ "Pretend you are smart, quote somebody famous." - Me

11-23-2019, 02:22 PM	#2
SynergyGreenSS Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 1,333	That’s weird. Those look like the LG wheels? Maybe call them and see if they’ve ever had any issues with this. My wheels are a satin (almost closer to matte) black and I wanted something a little glossier so I sprayed plastidip glossifier on them once for a few days and it turned out pretty well, although, while I’m sure it would bring back some of the black color and make it look less discolored, it probably wouldn’t be a perfect match. No harm in giving it a shot though as a temporary fix if it does turn out that it needs to be professionally repaired __________________ 2011 SS L99 LSA Supercharger, BTR Stage 3 PDS Cam, Yank 3200SS, Weapon X Stage 2 intake, LSA Heads, Flex Fuel, Ported throttle body, Speed Engineering Headers, NOWEEDS, ZL1 fuel pump, DSX AUX Pump, ID-1050X injectors, 3” pipe to NPP mufflers, 3.91 gears

11-23-2019, 08:32 PM	#3
RobZL1 fo'shizZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 1,281	Look like the results of using a bad spray-on wheel cleaner or tire shine applied too liberally at a car wash lots of times. I'd try a Dawn wash followed by a good paint scrub/cleaner followed by a wax and see what happens __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Black \| Maggie 2650 // 103TB // Big Gulp Past Rides- 2014 ZL1 M6 Red Hot \| Tons of mods 2004 CTS-V M6 Silver \| Many mods 1995 Corvette M6 Torch Red \| A few more mods 1992 Camaro M5 White \| A few mods

11-25-2019, 09:23 AM	#4
Pogoattack84 Shred Till I'm Dead Drives: 2013 ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 87	Looks exactly what happened to mine when I had it detailed, they used the wrong cleaner on it and it ate right through the clear. Had a paint touch up guy try to bring it back to its former glory with mixed results. __________________ 2013 Summit White ZL1 W/Recaros Mods: Roto-Fab CAI, Stainless Works 3" Exhaust, 1-7/8" Stainless Works LT Headers, 2.55 Griptec Upper, Metco Damper, 9.1" Metco Lower Ring, Metco Solid Isolator, Metco Idler Relocation Bracket/50mm Idler, Texas Speed Heads/Pushrods/Springs/Retainers/SS Valves/Custom Grind Cam, ARP Bolt Kit, DMS Auxiliary Fuel Pump Kit With Flex Fuel Sensor, ID1300 Injectors, Lingenfelter Dual Fan HX, Lingenfelter 160 Degree Thermostat, DMS Expansion Tank Tuned By Matt at Dedicated Motorsports - 750whp on E85 - Mainline Hub Dyno

12-08-2019, 03:38 PM	#7
BossRS4 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 228	It looks like its on the face of the rim and not the inside. I think someone used a bad cleaner as well. I have had my rims repainted a bunch of times now due to curb rash. They look brand new once they were done, just make sure you get them painted SATIN black and not matte black. Good luck! __________________ 2013 Yellow Camaro ZL1 Purchased: (9/24/16) 5% Tint All Around 45% Tint on Windshield Roto-Fab Cold Air Intake Oracle Afterburner Tail Lights Oracle LED Sidemarkers RDP Tune TSP Long Tube Headers Forza Componenti 3-Way Exhaust Controller ZL1 Addons Wicker Bill

11-30-2019, 12:36 PM	#5
Crash76 Team 913 Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA, Central CA Posts: 1,119	That is definitely not a factory zl1 wheel

12-08-2019, 07:55 AM	#6
GearheadSS Drives: 23 LT1/22 Colorado TB/69 Chevelle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 4,968 View My Garage	Time for powdercoating.

12-08-2019, 03:46 PM	#8
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,487 View My Garage	That Yuma sun is killer. Do you park outside in the same spot everyday? __________________