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Anyone else with 19's having issues with the clear coat on the wheels bubbling?

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Old 10-23-2004, 09:18 AM
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Default Anyone else with 19's having issues with the clear coat on the wheels bubbling?
2 of mine (Right rear and left front) are becoming opaque on some of the spokes. Am I the only one?
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Is the clearcoat dissolving in certain areas?
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Default What are you using to clean your wheels with?
Some Alloy wheel cleaners do this.
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Soap, water and CHEEZE Cloth
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For the most part its spots but the front is about 3/4 affected.
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Sounds like you have a valid warrenty issue.
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