Alloy wheel flaking

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Lewis1988
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Alloy wheel flaking

Post by Lewis1988 »

Hi all

The paint on my alloy wheels appears to be flaking anybody had experience with this..

Only happening on the back wheels currently
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Re: Alloy wheel flaking

Post by xjay1337 »

Probably been cheaply refurbed in the past.
Nothing fancy.
Just have them refurbed, powdercoat is best.
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Re: Alloy wheel flaking

Post by a4gee »

Its the lacquer that`s coming off. Maybe with the type of wheel cleaner you use but is common since they aren`t powder coated to begin with.
Powder coating will last longer than being pained but you get a thicker coat. Where paint gives a more fine detailed finish.
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