Wheel Pitting
05-07-2011, 01:51 PM
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Wheel Pitting
Hello, all:
I got a set of four MP wheels about two winters ago from discount tire. They were really nice for the price---mostly black enemal with perhaps a 1/2 inch aluminum or some such (I think) edging. Well---after this winter, that edging (the painted part is fine) has started to pit a bit---probably from road salt-- to the point where the wheels look kinda bad. Can anyone tell me if there is anything I can do to renew them by myself---sanding, steel wool, whatever--or am I hosed!
After two years, it bothers me that they would do this---I have a 2003 Monte Carlo SS with factory wheels and they still look new. I probably should have gone factory instead of trying to save a few bucks--but---alas--too late.
Any help appreciated.
I got a set of four MP wheels about two winters ago from discount tire. They were really nice for the price---mostly black enemal with perhaps a 1/2 inch aluminum or some such (I think) edging. Well---after this winter, that edging (the painted part is fine) has started to pit a bit---probably from road salt-- to the point where the wheels look kinda bad. Can anyone tell me if there is anything I can do to renew them by myself---sanding, steel wool, whatever--or am I hosed!
After two years, it bothers me that they would do this---I have a 2003 Monte Carlo SS with factory wheels and they still look new. I probably should have gone factory instead of trying to save a few bucks--but---alas--too late.
Any help appreciated.
05-07-2011, 05:43 PM
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Join Date: 07-05-2008
Location: Akron Ohio
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First off when you say a really nice price do you mean cheap?
The thing to note here is the less you pay for a wheel the more the quilty drops. Second most aftermarket wheels are not suited for winter use. Pitting and rust are common on lower cost wheels [$200 or less].
Factory wheels are clear coated like many higher cost wheels they are made for year round use and will take winters better.
I would have to see the damage but there are some polishes and things you may do to clean them up. But in the future if you want to protect them I would get some steel wheels for winter and leave them off as once this has started it will come back again and again.
The thing to note here is the less you pay for a wheel the more the quilty drops. Second most aftermarket wheels are not suited for winter use. Pitting and rust are common on lower cost wheels [$200 or less].
Factory wheels are clear coated like many higher cost wheels they are made for year round use and will take winters better.
I would have to see the damage but there are some polishes and things you may do to clean them up. But in the future if you want to protect them I would get some steel wheels for winter and leave them off as once this has started it will come back again and again.
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