Alloy Wheel Corrosion

MacConmheadha · 05-04-2022 1:16pm #1

Hey,

I noticed one of my wheels looking a bit funny, there seems to be a plastic film peeling off of it.

Looking it up said the clear protective coating is peeling off and the wheel is corroding. See the pictures below.

Is this something that should be dealt with straight away or is it ok?

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Toyotafanboi · 05-04-2022 1:25pm

It's of no safety concern but it will get uglier as time goes by but if you're ok with that, no need to act.

They look like replica wheels which can be prone to that type of carry on. Rear brakes dont look the may west either.

Gumbo · 05-04-2022 1:29pm

Common problem on these wheels.

Water gets under the outer layer and it lifts. It can start from damage from the wrong cleaning product being used or a stone chip that has peeled away.

Only way to fix is a wheel refurb.

bazz26 · 05-04-2022 1:33pm

That looks like the outer lacquerer is peeling off. Eventually what is known as white worm corrosion will form and spread on the alloy surface where water gets underneath the remaining lacquer. No safety concerns but will just visually look terrible and take the look off the car. You can get the rims refurbished easily enough these days if it bothers you for between €80 to €100 per wheel depending on size and finish.