Center Caps - Secret to Avoid Yellowing?
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Center Caps - Secret to Avoid Yellowing?
I'm getting ready to buy my third set since these things just keep turning yellow vs my painted Y2K's.
Is there a way to avoid/remedy this outside of buying different wheels?
Is there a way to avoid/remedy this outside of buying different wheels?
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Originally Posted by BQuicksilver
I'm getting ready to buy my third set since these things just keep turning yellow vs my painted Y2K's.
Is there a way to avoid/remedy this outside of buying different wheels?
Is there a way to avoid/remedy this outside of buying different wheels?
Pro
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Originally Posted by BQuicksilver
I have a feeling I might just drive harder than most of you guys and the yellowing is heat related.
doesnt make sense, maybe on your next set but a small amount of wax on them to protect it. might be the sun. Thats my .02
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My center caps are yellowed and I suspect the heat as well. I forgot to remove mine at a HPDE and while I didn't notice any yellowing at the time due to all the brake dust, I've heard the heat can melt or discolor any of the plastic bits on wheels for any car. I also run z06 brake pads. I see a lot of other C5's without the problem so I'm thinking it must be the heat and/or extra brake dust.
Haven't tried any special cleaners yet. What I really want is some z06 center caps to go along with some z06 wheels
Haven't tried any special cleaners yet. What I really want is some z06 center caps to go along with some z06 wheels
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Yeah, I definitely should have pulled them for the track. I run Z06 pads pretty hard on the street and Carbotechs at the track. I sure with they made a metal version for the painted rims.