Corroded Rim Help
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
From: Saginaw Michigan
Corroded Rim Help
I just purchased a 2001 Black coupe w/ 27k miles. Looks/drives like new. Has the chrome Z06 wheels on it, but the inside of the rims behind the spokes look like there has been some corroding and/or peeling of the finish. 
The spokes and outside edges of the rims look like new, and only the rims on one side of the car are effected. Any ideas on how to restore or repair the rims to like new condition would be appreciated.
The spokes and outside edges of the rims look like new, and only the rims on one side of the car are effected. Any ideas on how to restore or repair the rims to like new condition would be appreciated.
Last edited by Kennethbuck; Jul 13, 2011 at 11:44 AM. Reason: correction
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 4,468
Likes: 147
From: Conway, SC
Those are the C5 Z06 rims, and it seems to be quite common to have that corroding/peeling happen to chrome wheels. Brake dust is the most likely culprit as it is very corrosive. I have the same thing starting to happen on my 2005 chrome aftermarket wheels so I'll be looking for some helpful answers.
Elaine
Elaine
