Wheel finish

[e rock]

We just picked up an 08 a few days ago and I'm still learning - just learned it's a sport package yesterday. I haven't spent much time up close with a GX until now...

Anyway, I'm trying to figure out what's up with the wheels. They look like they were covered in brake dust and someone sprayed cleaner on and let it run. But they're clean. And smooth. Like they've been clear-coated like this.

Anybody seen this before?

 

[ChiTown]

My chrome looked foggy like that right before it started peeling

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

If it were me, I'd try some cleaner wax first (like Klasse). It cleaned up some stains on my old wheels.

Failing that, maybe some rubbing alcohol or another light solvent like WD40.

 

[123ROBERTELEE]

Hmm I have seen tundra wheels do that but not any GX.. Most GX wheels just peel off

 

[e rock]

My chrome looked foggy like that right before it started peeling

Well that's not encouraging. But I haven't seen any peeling at all.

Maybe I'm looking at it backward and someone used a cleaner that etched the chrome and that's what caused the streaks... I don't know. It's weird that it's totally smooth. And all 4 wheels. But it's not done well enough that it looks like it was intentional. I guess I'll have to keep an eye on it.

 

[e rock]

If it were me, I'd try some cleaner wax first (like Klasse). It cleaned up some stains on my old wheels.

Failing that, maybe some rubbing alcohol or another light solvent like WD40.

I think that's the next plan of action. Thanks.

 

[wingysataday]

Mine are the chrome edition and are peeled bad. chrome is bubbling off all over.

 

[GXO]

They are clear coated, and that looks like someone used a chemical at some point and etched the clear coat.

 

[Scat Adams]

No idea why by my Tundra wheels were also doing that before I painted them, good luck!

 

[e rock]

I found another set of GX wheels locally for $100. So I'm thinking about grabbing those, and getting them blasted and powdered for whenever it's time for new tires.

 

[THeGeNTLeMaN]

Plasti dip is alot cheaper and not permanent. .. if your going black

 

[123ROBERTELEE]

Plasti dip is alot cheaper and not permanent. .. if your going black

So the opposit of once you go black you don't come back?

 

[JLee]

You accidentally found what many people hunt for (Sport package) - congrats!

 

[THeGeNTLeMaN]

So the opposit of once you go black you don't come back?

Exactly. .. I think that's thier slogan actually. ..
"Once you go black ... you can peel it off and no one will ever know..."