TECH Stuff #7 Proper Care of your wheels
Sunday, April 1st, 2007There are several different types of finishes available for Aftermarket Wheels. Most wheel companies offer a warranty on the finish. In most cases, painted wheels have a 1 year warranty. Most chrome wheels have a 2 year warranty, and in some cases a 3 year warranty. Polished aluminum wheels are only warranteed until you take them out of the box. In any event, the buyer has the responsibility to properly maintain the wheels. There are a lot of folks out there that pay a lot of money for custom wheels then only clean them when they send the car through the car wash once in awhile. It takes time and elbow grease to keep custom wheels clean and to protect the finish. I’ve seen chrome wheels that customers wanted to return because they were pitted or rusting so bad that they look like the car was parked on the bottom of Lake Michigan for the winter. If you don’t maintain your wheels, don’t expect the manufacturer to take them back and give you a new set.