GTS Turbo CL Wheels Haze / Film Help?
11-30-2017, 07:57 PM
#1
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GTS Turbo CL Wheels Haze / Film Help?
Hi All,
When washing my GTS wheels I have been noticing that there is a faint haze / film that seems to be over the wheels. They are not perfectly black. Seems almost like a slight soap film. Any thoughts on how to try and get rid of that? I've tried sonix wheel cleaner. I seems like I can buff it out after they are dry but after I wash them again, it seems to come back.
Anybody else seen this?
When washing my GTS wheels I have been noticing that there is a faint haze / film that seems to be over the wheels. They are not perfectly black. Seems almost like a slight soap film. Any thoughts on how to try and get rid of that? I've tried sonix wheel cleaner. I seems like I can buff it out after they are dry but after I wash them again, it seems to come back.
Anybody else seen this?
11-30-2017, 09:33 PM
#2
I may not have good news for you. Those wheels have a satin “matte” finish. The finish is a result not of the paint but of the clear coat. The clear coat has microscopic ridges that refract and reflect light creating the satin/matte look. If you rub (buff) the clear coat, you can create a shiny high spot. That may be causing the issue.
Alternatively it could be that the brake pad dust has adhered to the tiny crevasses in the clear coat. I would get a matte paint cleanser - like Dr Beardsley and see if that helps. There are special wheels cleaners for matte wheels because of the problems you’re describing.
Good luck!
Alternatively it could be that the brake pad dust has adhered to the tiny crevasses in the clear coat. I would get a matte paint cleanser - like Dr Beardsley and see if that helps. There are special wheels cleaners for matte wheels because of the problems you’re describing.
Good luck!
