I recently noticed some etching or scratching of the finish on my H3 wheels. Not sure if it is from tire cleaner at the car wash cutting through, or other wear. If you experienced a similar issue, did you clear coat over them again, or sand and polish?

Thanks!

 

my hummer instruction book warned of car washes that use hard bristle brushes that can damages wheels. u can download the book

 

Are they the chrome ones? Mine did the same thing and I had them replaced under the factory warranty.

 

No, these are alloy. It could have been the brush at the car wash. I'm trying to find the best way to fix them.

 

any pics?

 

I took a few, but can't load from my cell. I'll try to upload them Wed. It has to be the harsh tire/wheel cleaner at the car wash softening the clear coat.

Still hoping to hear suggestions on polishing.

Thanks.

 

I don't think it is anything you did...ours did the same 2 years ago and I just use soap, water and soft brush on my rims. We have a 2007 and I called and got 4 new rims under warranty. When I called they knew exactly what I was talking about, so I don't think was an isolated incident.

Looks like worm marks right under the finish?

I don;t think they replaced my spare though...it looked fine back then, but it has them now and never touched the road. The replacements seem to be holding up good so far.

BTW, my 2009 Silverado rims have a similar thing going on to a lesser scale???? Still under warranty and I am thinking about it...

 

I'm not sure how well this will show, but yes that sounds like a similar issue. The spare has it starting as well.

Thanks