My Wheels Are Ruined

[Dmilli562]

Used meguiars all purpose wheel cleaner today and my wheels totally started chipping even more and there is some bubbling under a couple of the chips.... the wheels are ruined.. Any Paint that is close or near OEM color?

 

[Silly Wabbit]

You should test the ph level of the cleaner. Email the company for reimbursement.

 

[Dmilli562]

You should test the ph level of the cleaner. Email the company for reimbursement.

I mean the bottle only 10 dollars but yes i will email and complain

 

[youri]

If it is still under warranty you may be able to have mazda cover replacement or repairs. These wheels are known to be fairly fragile to certain cleaners but a reputable brand wheel cleaner should have been safe.

 

[Natey]

Yeah, from a quick google search, it looks like Maguires Hot Rims can damage the paint if it dries on the wheel. Yikes.

I usually use the left over soap in the bucket from washing the car. I do the wheels last so I don't spread brake dust all over the car. It works great and I've never had a problem.

Good luck, and thanks for the heads up!

 

[youri]

Here is the TSB with regards to stain and discolouration after cleaning the wheels.

Note that it specifically says in the last sentence that clear coat peeling or flaking does not apply to the bulletin, so you may be able to claim warranty for the bubling and chipping.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10199714-0001.pdf

 

[Dmilli562]

Here is the TSB with regards to stain and discolouration after cleaning the wheels.

Note that it specifically says in the last sentence that clear coat peeling or flaking does not apply to the bulletin, so you may be able to claim warranty for the bubling and chipping.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10199714-0001.pdf

My car is basically out of warranty.. its all good.