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zmzmzm05 · 08-25-2005, 09:13 PM

Ok I was wondering if anyone else has run into this issue. My wheels look really spotted and streaky everytime I wasH my car. I will wipe it off and it will go away for a moment then it comes back. It makes the wheels look aweful. What can I do to prevent this? I have tried drying them right after washing them so they do not dry in the sun and that doesn't even work (that's usally what I do all the time) Any suggesstions? This spotting makes me wheels look old!

I posted a couple pictures of the problem, this happens on all wheels. It makes it look like they are scratched. Is this something I should take to my dealer?

zxc1104 · 08-25-2005, 10:39 PM

post pics!~

zmzmzm05 · 08-25-2005, 11:56 PM

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Originally posted by zxc1104@Aug 25 2005, 07:39 PM
post pics!~

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I took some but its hard to see what I'm talking about...I'll try to take some more tomorrow.

zxc1104 · 08-25-2005, 11:57 PM

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Originally posted by zmzmzm05@Aug 25 2005, 11:56 PM
I took some but its hard to see what I'm talking about...I'll try to take some more tomorrow.

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what you up to 2morrow?

jdips01 · 08-26-2005, 09:29 AM

I think I know what you are talking about. I think it is from water that streaks your wheel while rotating. Like the water is dirty from your brake dust. Sorry if I didn't explain it very well. Try letting your car sit for a while after washing so that your rims are fully dry.

davo12 · 08-26-2005, 09:42 AM

If I know what you're talking about, then I have the same problem. Although it's only small and on like one wheel, and from what I've figured, there is nothing you can do about it.

I even had the problem with my last car.

zmzmzm05 · 08-26-2005, 01:44 PM

BUMP

jdips01 · 08-26-2005, 04:58 PM

That just looks like they are dirty from the stock pads. Clean water probably streaks your wheels and causes those lines. They aren't scratched, right? Looks like the typically brake dust problems...

BangHatch · 08-26-2005, 05:09 PM

looks like stretch marks... maybe your rims are working out.

cew73 · 08-26-2005, 05:16 PM

mine are doing the same damn thing! looks like webbing or something right????
i dont use any harsh chemicals either. Just armoral car wash soap!

08-25-2005, 10:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
zxc1104 Rally Racer Join Date: May 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 1,480 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	post pics!~ __________________

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jdips01 Track Racer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 792 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I think I know what you are talking about. I think it is from water that streaks your wheel while rotating. Like the water is dirty from your brake dust. Sorry if I didn't explain it very well. Try letting your car sit for a while after washing so that your rims are fully dry. __________________ 2007 MS6 GT <strike>2005 Mazda 6s - MTX - 5-Door </strike>

08-26-2005, 09:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
davo12 Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 293 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	If I know what you're talking about, then I have the same problem. Although it's only small and on like one wheel, and from what I've figured, there is nothing you can do about it. I even had the problem with my last car. __________________ BIGGEST 6CLUB MEET

08-26-2005, 04:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
jdips01 Track Racer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 792 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	That just looks like they are dirty from the stock pads. Clean water probably streaks your wheels and causes those lines. They aren't scratched, right? Looks like the typically brake dust problems... __________________ 2007 MS6 GT <strike>2005 Mazda 6s - MTX - 5-Door </strike>

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BangHatch Mazda Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,039 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	looks like stretch marks... maybe your rims are working out. __________________

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cew73 Drivers License Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: waukegan, iL Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	mine are doing the same damn thing! looks like webbing or something right???? i dont use any harsh chemicals either. Just armoral car wash soap!