Missing Paint on Sport Wheels

PR370z · 10-31-2010, 06:03 PM

Has anyone noticed their wheels missing paint? Specially inside the small triangles and spokes? Mine have some black spots inside. I noticed it when accesing some curb rash damage that I put on one of my front wheels. Thinking to try to get the warranty to cover it any thought?

m4a1mustang · 10-31-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PR370z

Has anyone noticed their wheels missing paint? Specially inside the small triangles and spokes? Mine have some black spots inside. I noticed it when accesing some curb rash damage that I put on one of my front wheels. Thinking to try to get the warranty to cover it any thought?

This is probably the result of some rock chips inside the wheels.

Mike · 10-31-2010, 06:36 PM

how do you clean them? The paint is a metallic, and if rubbed too hard, it will turn blackish. I wetsand them before powdercoating and they definitely turn black when rubbed with abrasives. I imagine a stiff wheel brush could cause some damage.

kenchan · 10-31-2010, 08:10 PM

If you use harsh cleaners including powerball, magic eraser, and harsh chemicals it will damage ur finish.

christian370z · 10-31-2010, 11:08 PM

Those are most likely small tar spots or caked on brake dust; you can try a tar remover like Stoner's Tarminator to remove them. Tar deposits tend to find their way into small crevices and regular wheel cleaners or car wash solution will not move them.

AllForTheCash · 10-31-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

If you use harsh cleaners including powerball, magic eraser, and harsh chemicals it will damage ur finish.

+1..Always use soap and water. Had this issue with my previous set of SF winnings

Osiris · 11-01-2010, 10:12 AM

it's definitely the finish coming off. A friend of mine on this forum had his sport rims recoated under warranty.

PR370z · 11-02-2010, 08:05 AM

I did not use any chemicals on my wheels, I use the same soap that I use on the car (Meguiars Gold Class). But the wheels indeed are not fully painted on the inside. I found a paint shop willing to is touch up the paint on my wheel (making the Rays Hyper silver color) hopefully it comes out good

kenchan · 11-02-2010, 08:34 AM

That dont sound right. It should be painted even between the spokes....

10-31-2010, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
PR370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 108 Drives: 2008 BMW E60 M5 Rep Power: 14	Missing Paint on Sport Wheels Has anyone noticed their wheels missing paint? Specially inside the small triangles and spokes? Mine have some black spots inside. I noticed it when accesing some curb rash damage that I put on one of my front wheels. Thinking to try to get the warranty to cover it any thought?

10-31-2010, 06:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	how do you clean them? The paint is a metallic, and if rubbed too hard, it will turn blackish. I wetsand them before powdercoating and they definitely turn black when rubbed with abrasives. I imagine a stiff wheel brush could cause some damage. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-31-2010, 11:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Those are most likely small tar spots or caked on brake dust; you can try a tar remover like Stoner's Tarminator to remove them. Tar deposits tend to find their way into small crevices and regular wheel cleaners or car wash solution will not move them. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	it's definitely the finish coming off. A friend of mine on this forum had his sport rims recoated under warranty. __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	If you use harsh cleaners including powerball, magic eraser, and harsh chemicals it will damage ur finish.

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PR370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 108 Drives: 2008 BMW E60 M5 Rep Power: 14	I did not use any chemicals on my wheels, I use the same soap that I use on the car (Meguiars Gold Class). But the wheels indeed are not fully painted on the inside. I found a paint shop willing to is touch up the paint on my wheel (making the Rays Hyper silver color) hopefully it comes out good

11-02-2010, 08:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	That dont sound right. It should be painted even between the spokes....