Satin HRE’s
10-01-2017, 04:51 PM
#1
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Satin HRE’s
My P-101 HRE wheels are satin black and now have some milky white stains on them that I can’t get out. Nothing used on them but car soap. Very frustrating that this is happening. Have tried everything to remove but no luck.
Has anyone else experienced this? Thinking about having them powder coated again but doing satin black with a clear powder coat on top to protect them. Told it would make them a bit more shiny. Thanks for any thoughts!
Has anyone else experienced this? Thinking about having them powder coated again but doing satin black with a clear powder coat on top to protect them. Told it would make them a bit more shiny. Thanks for any thoughts!
10-01-2017, 05:17 PM
#2
I feel your pain - see my post on calling all paint experts.
I would strongly suggest you get Dr. Beardsley's Matte Paint Cleaner - that should take off whatever is on there (don't use 50/50 distilled water/vinegar as it's most likely too aggressive for the finish - ask me how I know). You may need to apply the cleaner several times. Spray it on a MF towel once the wheels are clean and just gently - very gently- move the towel to keep the area moist for about 5 minutes. Then rinse off with water. After you use the cleaner follow-up with their coating, it's expensive but worth it.
Doing a clear on top will sort of defeat the purpose of the satin finish. See Ammo NYC video on BMW frozen paint. Essentially the base is regular paint but the satin element is in the clear (but can't be buffed or polished as you'll get high spots).
Good luck!
I would strongly suggest you get Dr. Beardsley's Matte Paint Cleaner - that should take off whatever is on there (don't use 50/50 distilled water/vinegar as it's most likely too aggressive for the finish - ask me how I know). You may need to apply the cleaner several times. Spray it on a MF towel once the wheels are clean and just gently - very gently- move the towel to keep the area moist for about 5 minutes. Then rinse off with water. After you use the cleaner follow-up with their coating, it's expensive but worth it.
Doing a clear on top will sort of defeat the purpose of the satin finish. See Ammo NYC video on BMW frozen paint. Essentially the base is regular paint but the satin element is in the clear (but can't be buffed or polished as you'll get high spots).
Good luck!
10-02-2017, 07:01 AM
#4
Penn, there are a number of Matte cleaners on the market, but when you start researching it - they appear to be the gold standard. I'm very impressed with what it did. You may need several applications of the cleaner - just be patient and font apply any pressure. The cleaner acts like a chemical clay bar.
After you clean it they also make a wheel sealant, which should give you some protection.
After you clean it they also make a wheel sealant, which should give you some protection.
10-02-2017, 07:03 AM
#5
Penn, there are a number of Matte cleaners on the market, but when you start researching it - they appear to be the gold standard. I'm very impressed with what it did. You may need several applications of the cleaner - just be patient and don't apply any pressure. The cleaner acts like a chemical clay bar.
After you clean it they also make a wheel sealant, which should give you some protection.
Here's a link to the cleaner and wheel sealant:
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...=2QLE77AGM83GJ
After you clean it they also make a wheel sealant, which should give you some protection.
Here's a link to the cleaner and wheel sealant:
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...=2QLE77AGM83GJ
10-02-2017, 01:48 PM
#7
Three Wheelin'
Call HRE and see what they recommend. I believe they have a lifetime warranty on materials and 2 years on their finishes, so worse case you can send them in to be fixed.
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10-03-2017, 11:26 AM
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BB....Dr. Beardsley looks like good stuff. I ordered it as well. Would be great if it works! I did call HRE, sent pictures and they said they haven’t seen this before. They were very nice! They said I could send the wheels back to them, they would evaluate and decide if it was a defect. Said if not i’d Have to pay to have them redone. Would take about 2-4 weeks and the cost of shipping was more than just having them repowder coated here if I had to pay. The problem for me was, this is my DD and can’t be without the car for that long as well. Thanks again BB, we’ll see how it goes.
10-03-2017, 11:56 AM
#9
Three Wheelin'
BB....Dr. Beardsley looks like good stuff. I ordered it as well. Would be great if it works! I did call HRE, sent pictures and they said they haven’t seen this before. They were very nice! They said I could send the wheels back to them, they would evaluate and decide if it was a defect. Said if not i’d Have to pay to have them redone. Would take about 2-4 weeks and the cost of shipping was more than just having them repowder coated here if I had to pay. The problem for me was, this is my DD and can’t be without the car for that long as well. Thanks again BB, we’ll see how it goes.
Finish on my HRE is pretty good. The odd chip but thats it.
I hope Dr. works well for you. Let us know.
10-03-2017, 03:57 PM
#10
Three Wheelin'
go with satin black if you do get them redone. It holds up much better than matte. Matte turns chalky over time. And you can get a satin clearcoat on them for additional UV protection.
10-03-2017, 06:26 PM
#12
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I had mine coated with quartz finest, made cleaning break dust easier but still stained. I don’t have or need winter wheels.
Penn, sent you a PM.
Penn, sent you a PM.
10-03-2017, 08:33 PM
#13
Penn you DO NOT want to use a clay bar, that will put scratches in the finish. Dr Beardsley’s is in essence a chemical clay bar. You may need to do a few passes. Be patient, keep the area moist with solution for 5 min at a time - it will come off unless it’s etched in.
Good luck!
Good luck!
10-04-2017, 12:11 PM
#14
Three Wheelin'
Thats proof that ceramic coating doesnt do any more than wax isnt it? Not sure how often everyone cleans their wheels but mine are never difficult so not sure what "easier" means as thats what everyone says.
10-04-2017, 06:35 PM
#15
Not sure about other stuff, but my Ceramic Pro coating has held up great for the past two years with no staining and easy clean up. This includes my calipers and I have tracked the car at Laguna Seca.