Not sure of the right thread, so posted as general.
I'd like discuss wheel rim rot (aka salt corrosion on wheels)
I've had good luck over the years of staying on top of corrosion here in WI. I consider myself a pro.....not to toot my horn too loud. After many years of fighting it on customer vehicles I came up with plan and it had worked well so far.
My questions are as follows
1. Have people noticed between the painted and machined/polished finishes like me?
2. Seems as though the machined/polished finishes get more spiderweb type corrosion over the years.
3. I've run the GM painted finish wheels (18&22) now in the salt with less issues
4. It seems as if when the wheels have a painted factory finish they aren't as susceptible to the salt.
1. 2017 Denali 22 inch wheels with stone chips- no issues.
2. GM aftermarket 18 inch painted wheels with stone chips (overlanding), no issues
3. Factory 20 inch 2008 Denali wheels left with salt on them for 3 weeks and started to have flaking behind the spokes (CA truck, neve salt) . Pissed me off royally. Literally their first time in corrosive life and they gave up the ghost.
Makes me think that a painted finish is the best. Plus the 2 tone looks good, but I'm a fan of a nice polished wheel.
Thoughts? Experiences?
I'd like discuss wheel rim rot (aka salt corrosion on wheels)
I've had good luck over the years of staying on top of corrosion here in WI. I consider myself a pro.....not to toot my horn too loud. After many years of fighting it on customer vehicles I came up with plan and it had worked well so far.
My questions are as follows
1. Have people noticed between the painted and machined/polished finishes like me?
2. Seems as though the machined/polished finishes get more spiderweb type corrosion over the years.
3. I've run the GM painted finish wheels (18&22) now in the salt with less issues
4. It seems as if when the wheels have a painted factory finish they aren't as susceptible to the salt.
1. 2017 Denali 22 inch wheels with stone chips- no issues.
2. GM aftermarket 18 inch painted wheels with stone chips (overlanding), no issues
3. Factory 20 inch 2008 Denali wheels left with salt on them for 3 weeks and started to have flaking behind the spokes (CA truck, neve salt) . Pissed me off royally. Literally their first time in corrosive life and they gave up the ghost.
Makes me think that a painted finish is the best. Plus the 2 tone looks good, but I'm a fan of a nice polished wheel.
Thoughts? Experiences?
