Unusual Wheel Coating Problem

[kw88keys]

Hello All,

I posted this in wheel forum but no answers so trying on this forum before I let it go.

I own a 2014 Genesis RSpec sedan. Within the past few months, one of my wheels is showing what appears to be a peeling of the coating on the surface. Only one wheel at this point. I don't believe this is curb rash since I am extremely careful in parking. Has anyone else experienced this type of deterioration? If so, do you know the cause and best remedy? (Buying a new rim of course would solve the problem with this one.) I have attached two photos but there are numerous areas on this wheel. Thanks much for any input

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[princelybug]

Sorry to hear. This seems to be a prevalent issue with Hyundai vehicles.

 

[Gunkk]

It's aluminum corrosion. Common on all aluminum parts as they age, and 6 year old machined surface wheels are no exception.

The machined aluminum surface is clear coated and you're seeing corrosion under the clear coat. A competent wheel repair/refurbish shop can fix it for maybe $50-$100 per wheel including repaint/reclear.

You can DIY with wheel acid with proper PPE (hydrofluoric acid is nasty stuff!) and some mechanical sanding/polishing equipment but it will eventually return if you do not properly clear coat the bare finish.

 

[kw88keys]

Thanks very much for the replies. I will explore repairs if I can find a reputable wheel repair source in Queens.

 

[CVODON]

Very common on alloy wheels, corrosion. Easy repair, No matter where you live a mobile wheel guy exists and will either come to your residence and repair, or for slightly less you can take it to him. Here it runs $125 average and most warranty it after repairs. Or you could do exchange with Keystone for a few dollars more. Google Keystone or LKQ for more info on the exchange if interested or Mo

 

[kw88keys]

Very common on alloy wheels, corrosion. Easy repair, No matter where you live a mobile wheel guy exists and will either come to your residence and repair, or for slightly less you can take it to him. Here it runs $125 average and most warranty it after repairs. Or you could do exchange with Keystone for a few dollars more. Google Keystone or LKQ for more info on the exchange if interested or Mo

Thanks very much for the information!