what is happening to my center caps?

c0nrad · 01-29-2017, 05:06 PM

Haven't tried goo gone yet, just noticed this build up today. Any ideas?

wdeerfield · 01-30-2017, 11:03 AM

The chrome plastic finish is chipping off them or its wax residue left over when you waxed your wheels.

Delija · 01-31-2017, 03:34 AM

I have the very same marks on my winter set. It won't come off.
Summer set is perfect.

I don't know what is the cause. Very strange.

Katin · 01-31-2017, 07:26 AM

Road salt or mag chloride.

c0nrad · 01-31-2017, 03:05 PM

thanks guys, snowed again today so I haven't had a real chance to try removing it, tried to use my fingernail but the stuff wouldn't budge

BimmerRacer · 01-31-2017, 03:20 PM

Curious, what do you use to clean your wheels.

motorwerkeman · 01-31-2017, 04:23 PM

Don't you love road salt?

My center caps did the same thing after the car had been through it's 4th winter. Didn't clean off when I tried - you'll likely need to replace all 4.

rhdh1049 · 02-01-2017, 08:06 AM

I think it's on the inside... can't be removed

c0nrad · 02-01-2017, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerRacer

Curious, what do you use to clean your wheels.

normally just spray them down with foam washer i use on my car and wash with a brush

c0nrad · 02-01-2017, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorwerkeman

Don't you love road salt?

My center caps did the same thing after the car had been through it's 4th winter. Didn't clean off when I tried - you'll likely need to replace all 4.

bummer, this is only my 2nd winter

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wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2757 Rep 7,743 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	The chrome plastic finish is chipping off them or its wax residue left over when you waxed your wheels. __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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Delija VIP 41 Rep 151 Posts Drives: G20 M340i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NS iTrader: (0)	I have the very same marks on my winter set. It won't come off. Summer set is perfect. I don't know what is the cause. Very strange. __________________ Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take but by the moments that take your breath away...
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