Faded spots on wheels

tennis_pr0 · 09-30-2013, 09:25 AM

So on a few of my rims, there are small patches that are faded. They aren't scratched, it just isn't shiny like the rest of the wheel. Can I use something to buff this out? I was thinking a sponge that has an abrasive side and some scratch remover...

floydarogers · 09-30-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tennis_pr0

So on a few of my rims, there are small patches that are faded. They aren't scratched, it just isn't shiny like the rest of the wheel. Can I use something to buff this out? I was thinking a sponge that has an abrasive side and some scratch remover...

Don't use abrasive. The lacquer finish is faded or contaminated. Clay bar, maybe. Wax polish probably.

tennis_pr0 · 09-30-2013, 09:52 AM

C;ay bar definitely don't do it. I have a surface scratch remover product, I was thinking that with a little elbow grease.

VMRWheels · 09-30-2013, 01:20 PM

Assuming the wheels are painted, very gentle compounds could potentially be used to knock down inconsistencies in the finish. I think Meguiar's makes some stuff like this, that could potentially bring your wheels back to life a bit more. I'd follow up with some wax to protect them, and add additional shine.

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