External Alloy wheel corrosion

[Mowbotman]

Is there anyway of removing the corrosion from alloy wheels and preventing it ?

 

[Perfectos]

Only refurbishing them will remove the corrosion.

it involves sand blasting the wheel, respraying, then the wheel is put onto a lathe where the front face is removed, the wheel is then lacquered with clear coat.

it’s a common problem on diamond turned wheels

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Is there anyway of removing the corrosion from alloy wheels and preventing it ?

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Hi @Mowbotman
Only as @Perfectos has already advised. Be warned though, if you have a refurb’ you’ll probably have corrosion again in 12-18 months.

Diamond cut alloys look great but in my opinion they’re a real pain. Had this happen on a couple of Mercedes. My SL55 AMG wheels were beautiful but after 2 refurbs I gave up and just had them sprayed. (Actually I think there’s a limit on the number of times a wheel refurbisher will resurface a diamond cut wheel)

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Is there anyway of removing the corrosion from alloy wheels and preventing it ?

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Probably cheaper to buy a new set of wheels / tyres with delivery miles, and sell the old set.

 

[Kempy]

Ah, I have this... wondered the same. No real solution, then. Just live with it?

 

[temporarysecretary]

Best thing to do is refurb but with a full powder coat instead of diamond cut, they dont suit our roads.

Powder coat is sturdier than paint.

Approx 50-75 per wheel.

 

[Cali Phillip]

Best thing to do is refurb but with a full powder coat instead of diamond cut, they dont suit our roads.

Powder coat is sturdier than paint.

Approx 50-75 per wheel.

I keep putting my refurbishment off, Inverness is almost £100 a wheel. Trying to justify some OZ Rally raid alloys but struggling…

 

[temporarysecretary]

I keep putting my refurbishment off, Inverness is almost £100 a wheel. Trying to justify some OZ Rally raid alloys but struggling…

I'd never tell you to not buy new wheels

Yeah the prices I quoted are in the midlands which tend to be quite competitive as we can travel any where easily. I found the best prices come from powder coating companies that also do wheels, rather than companies that only do wheels.

 

[Cali Phillip]

I'd never tell you to not buy new wheels

Yeah the prices I quoted are in the midlands which tend to be quite competitive as we can travel any where easily. I found the best prices come from powder coating companies that also do wheels, rather than companies that only do wheels.

Love the wheels for years just struggling with the extra cost given it’s more for the looks than function. As you say, less competition in Inverness so not many options, that’s part of highland life!