screwed up my aluminum wheels--used an etching wheel cleaner

[josephs97rr]

anyone have any idea what to do? i used an 'ETCHING' wheel cleaner on my wheels...its taken off the clearcoat, the wheels are now constantly FILTHY

HELP HELP HELP I'VE F'D MY RIDE

 

[DuoRovers]

I have this problem as well but I suspect the dealer caused it last time I was in for service and they detailed the car. I am normally very careful with what I use. I agree, once the clearcoat is gone it's a major pain the get'em clean.

 

[bigbris1]

Why don't you respray them with clearcoat then keep them waxed if you're concerned about brake dust/dirt?

 

[justinreiss]

if its the 18 inch alloys you have i can sell you a set for 300 pounds brand new!
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[josephs97rr]

I'm thinking of trying to get them powdercoated and clearcoated. i'll post a pic...its amazing how filthy they can get if you use the wrong cleaner...i'm totally embarrassed of what i did to my RR.

I was thinking of going a little nuts with it since they're screwed up anyway. i know range rovers are prone to pimping to begin with...but anyone seen a black rover with stock wheels powdercoated black? am i stupid to consider it?

 

[Moose]

Go for it. They look good.