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Old Aug 4, 2017 | 04:10 PM
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Here are some pic's of my CPO'ed LX570 2015. Wheels were perfect on the Tuesday I picked it up had it washed for free at the sister (same owner) dealership close to my home 3 days later. Went from perfect to this in one car wash. I called my selling dealer he said he would address the issue. I just want them one color either silver or black.
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Old Aug 4, 2017 | 04:15 PM
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Looked like this Right after the Free dealer car wash then the spots started to multiple and get bigger
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Old Aug 4, 2017 | 08:28 PM
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How does everyone here clean their rims? I noticed the stock ones get dirty very easily. Could I use something like clorox wipes to wipe em down once in a while or will this damage it>?
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Old Aug 4, 2017 | 08:38 PM
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I use a good car wash with a soft sponge than wipe them down with rain x than wipe off with a soft cloth..
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Old Jul 19, 2018 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by EJ255t
I had the same issue, i just buffed it out and it was fine!! i bought aftermarket wheels so it doesnt matter to me now.

i would just avoid that dealership!!
what product did you use?
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Old Jul 19, 2018 | 07:58 PM
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i've got similar tiny spots, not as noticeable as the ones pictured above.

i wash my wheels with the same soap i use for my car, chemical guys mr. pink. i dry the lip and spokes of the rim after i wash them. i spray tire foam on and wipe off the bits that drip onto the rim.

i've been through a touchless car wash once and had wiped the rims immediately. i've also used sonax's wheel cleaner once and had thought maybe this was causing the spots. i stopped using the sonax wheel cleaner.
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Old Jul 19, 2018 | 08:02 PM
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I use Eagle One all wheel and tire cleaner. Comes in an orange spray bottle. I spray it on (when everything is cold only) and let it work for 30 seconds or so, then go in with a soft brush before hosing them off thoroughly. It makes getting the brake dust off a breeze.
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Old Jul 19, 2018 | 10:02 PM
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Off topic, but my 2008 G35x had a similar problem within a couple
months. I had only used mild products. They gave me new wheels
and the problem did not return.
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 02:47 AM
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I make sure to use a Ph balanced product and I’ve never had that issue with any of my cars.
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