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I would get some Meguiars All Wheel Cleaner and some NXT All Metal Polysh if your not sure what type finish is on the wheels. The bottom picture looks like a polished lip but may be clear coated. Both photos look like clear coat failure. Cleaning the wheels will expose the problem a little better. You may be able to clean some of it up giving them a good cleaning and if they are clear coated, treat them as the paint on your car. I have used Deep Crystal #1 and followed with wax after on my clear coated wheels.
Aaron
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I think your out of luck. I've seen that one two vehicles in the past, one is my current Jeep. There is a thin plastic coating over the steel that gets like that. You can try cleaning it but I'm pretty sure that's what it is.
That can happen from being dirty and brake dust sits on there for too long and eats away at it. Could have been washed with dish soap over and over. For the most part, the same as paint on the car.
On a CC wheel, your best bet would be to wash and wax just like the paint on your car.
Metal Polish is best for uncoated wheels, although it can be used on CC wheels.
I'm not sure how to prevent it if it's the plastic layer lifting. It seems to be a manufacturing problem. Not that keeping it clean would hurt. BlueLibby/Jeepster mentioned this problem on his Liberty wheels when I was looking at buying mine, sure enough mine have the same problem. That and I don't think I've seen anyone that takes better care of their ride them him so it can't be because of neglect.
I think your out of luck. I've seen that one two vehicles in the past, one is my current Jeep. There is a thin plastic coating over the steel that gets like that. You can try cleaning it but I'm pretty sure that's what it is.
My Bronco II has the same type of coating on the wheels. As the plastic gets older, it gets worse. To the point where, if you wanted to, you can pick it off. (I don't suggest it though)
Just my experience with plastic coated wheels.
That can happen from being dirty and brake dust sits on there for too long and eats away at it. Could have been washed with dish soap over and over. For the most part, the same as paint on the car.
On a CC wheel, your best bet would be to wash and wax just like the paint on your car.
Metal Polish is best for uncoated wheels, although it can be used on CC wheels.
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