Wheel problem
Wheel problem
Help! I have an 07' M35x and the wheels look like the coating is being dissolved by the rim cleaner that the local car wash has been using, the wheels have black spots and streaks all over them. When I confronted the car wash manager he denied responsibility and said "Infiniti knows they have a problem with these rims so take it up with Infiniti. I have viewed other M35x wheels on dealer lots, parking lots, etc. and can't find another car with this same issue. Looking for anyone else who may have had this problem?
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paperfootball
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Re: Wheel problem (zerbs68)
I run a detail shop here in Memphis....
They are using HF acid-based cleaners to clean your wheels. This is the most dangerous wheel cleaner on the market, only produced by local "bath tubber" suppliers who have not updated their formulas throughout the years. The way these cleaners work is that they "flash-etch" the clear on your wheels. While this removes the brake dust without having to touch the wheel, it also removes a tiny bit of clear with each application.
Your factory wheels are hypersilver and were dusted black before the "hyper" was sprayed. The acid has removed some of the hyper and now the black is exposed.
Any of that make sense?
He will not own up to it. He is wrong, we maintain *many* vehicles with Hypersilver wheels, a lot of them Infinitis and the wheels look just as good as the day they rolled off the floor.
If you really want to get his attention tell him that you are aware of his cleaner and plan to call OSHA on him--he won't be using that wheel cleaner any more.
They are using HF acid-based cleaners to clean your wheels. This is the most dangerous wheel cleaner on the market, only produced by local "bath tubber" suppliers who have not updated their formulas throughout the years. The way these cleaners work is that they "flash-etch" the clear on your wheels. While this removes the brake dust without having to touch the wheel, it also removes a tiny bit of clear with each application.
Your factory wheels are hypersilver and were dusted black before the "hyper" was sprayed. The acid has removed some of the hyper and now the black is exposed.
Any of that make sense?
He will not own up to it. He is wrong, we maintain *many* vehicles with Hypersilver wheels, a lot of them Infinitis and the wheels look just as good as the day they rolled off the floor.
If you really want to get his attention tell him that you are aware of his cleaner and plan to call OSHA on him--he won't be using that wheel cleaner any more.
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maxnix
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Re: Wheel problem (paperfootball)
Nice answer.
Re: Wheel problem (paperfootball)
Makes perfect sense.
Thanks much for the information, I would be very surprised if this is the case since this is a very reputable family owned chain of car washes. This is great information which I will use to my advantage.
Thanks much for the information, I would be very surprised if this is the case since this is a very reputable family owned chain of car washes. This is great information which I will use to my advantage.