Squirrely911

I recently purchased a black 07' MT. It looks as if the finish on these wheels is coming off. I need help as to what I should use to clean them or if it's more than cleaning that's going go fix this. Or if I just have to live with it, here you go:








And a full car pic

Any help is appreciated.

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Sterns are pretty cheaply made wheels, I have seen a few after a few years and they tend not to last. You could have them repaired. You can try polish but it depends on if those lips are cleared or not. Have you tried polish?

Squirrely911

What kind of polish do I use? It's not a true chrome finish. It almost looks like brushed steel

Squirrely911

Or maybe it's so bad off that it's lost it's shine. Idk what's going on with these

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Try brasso with a microfiber towel. Places like Lowes and home depot have brasso. You can try auto stuff but it never seems to work as good as brasso. I used Brasso on my old Volk rims and they held up perfectly.

But if something was sprayed on the rim or splashed on the rims then you might have no other choice then to sand, polish, and clear them again.

Squirrely911

Okay I'll pick that up soon. I think it's the clear coat on top of the metal that's taken the beating of whatever beat it to pieces. Or maybe just worn from sitting at the dealer for a long time. But I'll try it and it that doesn't work looks like I'll be sanding and re doing it all.
Thanks for your help

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

If you think it is clear coated then use mothers rubbing compound first, then wax, then buff. Any cleared surface should always be cleaned and then waxed as often as possible. That is how I keep mine pretty.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/5524339621/

Squirrely911

That's just what I was told. So would I do that after I sand?

Squirrely911

After sanding, sanding, and re sanding:



Day and night difference

cornholio135

iTrader: (2)

Good Job!!!!

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Nice, did you re clear it?

Squirrely911

I don't believe there is a clear coat. Just polished steel, stainless I think