Wheel pitting on 08 ISF (with solution!)
06-26-12, 01:09 PM
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I currently use SONAX on my aftermarket wheels and it works great. I haven't tried it on my factory wheels yet and they look just like JB2009 wheels did. I will have to try it and report back. However on a regular basis SONAX works great for me. This IronX stuff might be more powerful though but I don't know as I have never used it.
06-26-12, 03:57 PM
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The paste in far superior, as it clings to the surface and dwells. No over spray with the paste! Remember to let it dwell for 10 min or so and do multiple applications to remove it all.
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06-26-12, 04:07 PM
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After I did the wheels, I had the guys from AutoLavish recondition the paint back to its formal glory. They seen my wheels before and, even they were skeptical about if they could be brought back to their original condition.. They were shocked at end result. They made some great notes on the car too: Do you have a black IsF? It turns out it has a black tinted clearcoat and paint thicknesses of 200 microns, which is not the norm for a OEM paint job.
Few more after pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttro...th/7310396290/
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06-26-12, 04:15 PM
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Interesting read... didn't know this was referred to as "pitting". My wheels have a bad case of it so its time to look into this product or others that are on the market. I remember in a different thread people recommended using the SONAX wheel cleaner... does this stuff work at all?
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06-26-12, 04:18 PM
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I currently use SONAX on my aftermarket wheels and it works great. I haven't tried it on my factory wheels yet and they look just like JB2009 wheels did. I will have to try it and report back. However on a regular basis SONAX works great for me. This IronX stuff might be more powerful though but I don't know as I have never used it.
06-26-12, 04:51 PM
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These photos are from the fronts. I bought my car last year, and the wheels and paint were terrible. Definitely get the paste for the wheels!
After I did the wheels, I had the guys from AutoLavish recondition the paint back to its formal glory. They seen my wheels before and, even they were skeptical about it they could be brought back to their original condition.. They were shocked at end result. They has made some great notes on the car: Do you have a black IsF? It turns out it has a black tinted clearcoat and paint thicknesses of 200 microns, which is not the norm for a OEM paint job.
Few more after pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttro...th/7310396290/
After I did the wheels, I had the guys from AutoLavish recondition the paint back to its formal glory. They seen my wheels before and, even they were skeptical about it they could be brought back to their original condition.. They were shocked at end result. They has made some great notes on the car: Do you have a black IsF? It turns out it has a black tinted clearcoat and paint thicknesses of 200 microns, which is not the norm for a OEM paint job.
Few more after pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttro...th/7310396290/
06-26-12, 05:30 PM
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damn, i need to get my obsidian F detailed! haha ordered the gel/paste and passed up on the spray. figured the gel would be easier to spot treat w/o having the product go everywhere else, like onto the calipers and wheel weights. product has been shipped so can't wait. thanks for the recommendation!
Good luck!
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06-26-12, 06:27 PM
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What year is your car? The most serious issues seem to be with 2008 IsF wheels, where the brake dust is baked into the small crevices of the wheels. The product is completely safe when used properly.
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