JLargo

I have a 2016 with the black polished wheels. It looks like the detailer at the dealer wiped the wheels with a dirty cloth. It has the Z51 option so there is heavy brake dust, so wiping a dirty wheel probably scratched the black finish. What can be done to polish the abrasions out if anything? Any advice would be helpful.

ronkh57

Can you get pics of it?

JLargo

It's really hard to pick up and see on a pic. They are very fine and I can see them in the fluorescent lighting of the garage. Nothing deep, just fine micro abrasions.

ronkh57

Ever get down to the port charlotte/Englewood area?

JLargo

Once in a while. Now that I am back in a vette I will be doing more cruising.

ronkh57

Maybe we can take care of it, instead of getting stuff you won't use much of.

Gimme a shout after the first and see if we can put something together

JLargo

Thanks for the offer.

Jim D.

Basically you're talking about paint correction.

Hook up with the friend who offered to help above, or try a scratch remover, or compound/polish combo that works (experiment a little). Protect with a synthetic wax.

Be sure you wash with care in the future and dry using a soft microfiber towel and spray wax.

ArjanRDC

If its scratched, you can fix it with polishing. The only thing you can really do. You can cover it up using a glaze, but that won't fix anything, just mask the underlying issue.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

Painted wheels, black, silver or colored are usually clearcoated and as such need to be treated like paint. You can polish them, clay them, and you should protect them. Some suggest the newer ceramic coatings provide some light filling, not sure I agree completely, but a great way to protect your wheels and perhaps lighten any noticeable swirls. G-technics Wheel Armor is a product I use personally, and highly recommend.

One hint ... clean wheels well and use a brush that is safe for the wheel itself. Boars hair is most often suggested. Don't forgot those barrels too...

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