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Old 07-04-2016, 12:06 PM
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Default Centre lock nut weirdness

Hello all. My centre lock nuts have discoloured a weird, mottled white-grey. See picture below. It's very noticeable against the black rims, and distinctly unattractive. I have been enjoying the car on track, and wonder if the wheels getting hot have led to this? However I can't imagine they're meant to discolour like that regardless of track use. Any thoughts?


Old 07-04-2016, 12:11 PM
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What are you cleaning the wheels with?
Old 07-04-2016, 12:16 PM
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It's your wheel cleaner. Use soap and water.

I remove my wheels and clean after every track weekend. But I'm a bit OCD ��
Old 07-04-2016, 12:21 PM
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Mine did the same thing. Got them replaced under warranty and have since modified my cleaning routine.
Old 07-04-2016, 12:29 PM
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Those things are anodized. Many wheel cleaners will attack them. Use soap like car soap or dawn only. Dawn if you want to strip all wax.
Old 07-04-2016, 02:34 PM
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Or if you are cleaning the grease and use a citrus cleaner/degreaser, don't let the cleaner on the surface. It will do the same thing.


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