Ve Calais v 18" wheel scratches

[warjen]

I have a 2007 VE Calais V and a year ago bought some SS wheels and tyres so that as well as getting new tyres I would have a full size spare wheel.

The original Calais wheels were kept in the carport under a tarpaulin but some moisture must have got in.

The mags which were perfect when taken off the car now have a series of scratches which appear to be a break down of the clear coat on the wheels.

My questions are whether anyone is aware of the problem and why it has happened and secondly whether they can be repaired to original condition at a reasonable cost and where. I am in SA.

I suspect it could be expensive in which case I just chuck them.

[Smashfist]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDfnui1M4OE

DIY it!

[GOT-307]

If something has etched into the clear and it's not very deep, I would be lightly sanding it and respraying then clear over it.

[Wonky]

If something has etched into the clear and it's not very deep, I would be lightly sanding it and respraying then clear over it.

+1 Even if repainting them is too expensive for you (which I highly doubt) you'll get $100 or more each for them from guys looking for drag rims for their SS/SSVs. I looked and looked for ages before getting a pair of SS rims for mine for that reason.