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MickCooperS · Aug 1st, 2007, 07:24 PM

Hey! just got s set of R90s one year old and in great condition

BUT the previous owner used alloy wheel cleaners on them and i think the start of corrosion is beginning to appear-

(after a wash the outer rim looks kind of very lightly corroded but it wipes off if you rub the edge with your finger) what can i do to keep the wheels protected and looking good! ???? Can i undo any damage? Should i wax the outer edge for protection?

Cheers!!!

Appreciate any help!!!!!!!!!

MickCooperS · Aug 9th, 2007, 03:45 PM

I'll take that as a no then

I love MINI, Laura · Aug 9th, 2007, 03:52 PM

Pics might help. If the corrosion wipes off then its not corrosion but a certain treatment to it. Waxing might help keep the surface sealed and a cleaner finish.

S33BBY · Aug 9th, 2007, 05:01 PM

I think R90s suffer with it. I bought mine second hand and there are some very small bits that look like slight corrosion, but it might not be. I would suggest that you use wheel wax and it should keep whatever it is off.

MickCooperS · Aug 14th, 2007, 01:30 PM

Cheers guys!

I'm going to pay a trip to Halfords later and try get something to do the job- might look for wheel wax- never heard of it before!! Thanks again for the advice!

Aug 1st, 2007, 07:24 PM	#1
MickCooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Local Time: 08:07 AM Posts: 174 Offline	R90 Upkeep- Help! Hey! just got s set of R90s one year old and in great condition BUT the previous owner used alloy wheel cleaners on them and i think the start of corrosion is beginning to appear- (after a wash the outer rim looks kind of very lightly corroded but it wipes off if you rub the edge with your finger) what can i do to keep the wheels protected and looking good! ???? Can i undo any damage? Should i wax the outer edge for protection? Cheers!!! Appreciate any help!!!!!!!!!

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S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 08:07 AM Posts: 3,123 Offline	I think R90s suffer with it. I bought mine second hand and there are some very small bits that look like slight corrosion, but it might not be. I would suggest that you use wheel wax and it should keep whatever it is off. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

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Aug 9th, 2007, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
MickCooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Local Time: 08:07 AM Posts: 174 Offline	I'll take that as a no then

Aug 9th, 2007, 03:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 08:07 AM Posts: 3,193 Offline	Pics might help. If the corrosion wipes off then its not corrosion but a certain treatment to it. Waxing might help keep the surface sealed and a cleaner finish.

Aug 14th, 2007, 01:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
MickCooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Local Time: 08:07 AM Posts: 174 Offline	Cheers guys! I'm going to pay a trip to Halfords later and try get something to do the job- might look for wheel wax- never heard of it before!! Thanks again for the advice!

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