Brand new car only one rim has a cloudy haze. How can I fix this.
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Brand new car only one rim has a cloudy haze. How can I fix this.
It's probably clear coated, so polish it like you would paint.Quote:
Originally Posted by xxnonamexx
What polish do you recommendQuote:
Originally Posted by Rsurfer
Least aggressive first and work up if necessary.Quote:
Originally Posted by xxnonamexx
Do you recommend a particular brand
OTC Meg's Ultimate Polish and if need be Ultimate Compound.Quote:
Originally Posted by xxnonamexx
Thanks I purchased them and will try it today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rsurfer
I tried on one spot by hand and nothing changed
I would contact the dealership where you bought the car or where you do claim warranty. It seems to be something wrong in the paint either the base color or the clearcoat.Quote:
Originally Posted by xxnonamexx
Is it possible that you have let a wheel cleaner or another cleaner to dry on the rims? If they where so from the start it can be the dealership that did it or a manufactures failure of some kind. But it almost looks like a chemical etching or a problem when it got painted.
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Originally Posted by SWETM
I used a product "CG" that claimed safe for all wheel types sprayed onto all 4 wheels then washed off starting with the first so it wasn't sitting long 30 seconds tops. It's odd only one wheel has the issue.
The car is leased so I will deal with it until I return it in 3 years and never use this product again. Thanks
It still can be something wrong from manufacturing. Was the wheel like that before you washed?Quote:
Originally Posted by xxnonamexx
unfortunately it wasn't like that when I leased it. Its odd only 1 wheel.Quote:
Originally Posted by SWETM
Why wait, you will be charged with the damage at the end of your lease. And you will be driving around with a ragging looking wheel. LOL! Get it taken care of now would be my advice. Who knows, maybe the dealer might replace it for free.Quote:
Originally Posted by xxnonamexx
But won't he know I must have used something on the rim to cause it? What should I say/do? I am going to ask my friend that owns an autobody if anything he can do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rsurfer
Could you post a picture of the damage rim and one on the undamage?
Since you did not leave it on at a long time. It would be some improvement with the Megs compound I think. Are you sure they are clearcoated or when you compounding it did you notice a black residue on what you used with the compound?
Edit: I think I see the difference on the 2 rims.
I compounded one piece and didn't notice anything. I will attempt it again maybe since it's a small surface area it needs more elbow grease.
I have a similar problem I have a Ford Edge sport with 22 inch factory polished aluminum wheels that where then clear coated in a similar design mine are hazed because of swirls I last polished mine two years ago and it was brutal never ending. They are due I was getting ready to do it again this spring but instead ordered opti clear coat restorer after watching apex YouTube video it has not arrived yet if it turn out well I will have to figure out how to upload photos on here. I have tried and failed many times.
I would be interested to know how it comes out.
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Originally Posted by xxnonamexx
Ouch.
Hey... stuff happens. It's not your fault but you may be the person that takes the hit.
At this point I would go back to the dealership and just be honest with them. Tell them what you did, show them what you used. point out the products are reputable brands.
It's possible they've seen this in the past. Update us to how it goes.
Also - just to point out, the bottle of Ultimate Compound....
Meguiar's Ultimate Compound History
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