I just bought an 02 MP5 and I noticed there is some corrosion around the center cap of the rims. They are the polished rims and I was wondering if anyone has had the same problem and also if there are any products that will get rid of it or if I am doomed to spend the money to replace them or re-dip them? I will post pics of what I am talking about very soon, thank you.
02 Protege5 Polished Rims question...?
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wiprotege5
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- 2002 Mazda Protege5 & 2007 Mazda 3 GT
From a chemist stand point, you could make a paste of water and baking soda should neutralize the corrosion and then hit the corrosion with a tooth brush.
tonybonekhang
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Not much you can do except keep it from spreading. I have the same problem on mine as well.
I've been thinking about sanding down the first layer and reclearing it but I'm not sure if there's a clear of if it's dipped.
I actually like the alloy look better so when they are finally doomed I'm going to sand them all down and spray paint them.
I've been thinking about sanding down the first layer and reclearing it but I'm not sure if there's a clear of if it's dipped.
I actually like the alloy look better so when they are finally doomed I'm going to sand them all down and spray paint them.
Pics...
Ok, I am attaching some pics of what I am talking about to better show the problem at hand!! Someone please tell me I can get rid of it, if not then how do I stop it from getting worse. I will try the water and baking soda method, are there any more suggestions!
Ok, I am attaching some pics of what I am talking about to better show the problem at hand!! Someone please tell me I can get rid of it, if not then how do I stop it from getting worse. I will try the water and baking soda method, are there any more suggestions!
wiprotege5
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- 2002 Mazda Protege5 & 2007 Mazda 3 GT
Are you from somewhere where salt is added to the roads, Midwest?
tonybonekhang
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That's exactly what mine look like - only not as bad. Can anyone here confirm if they are dipped or cleared? If they are cleared I'm sure you could just do what I mentioned and reclear them after sanding them down a little.
I am in Melbourne, Florida. No salt added to the roads, but plenty in the air from the beach!
wiprotege5
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Well, if it was me, i would invest in some wheel polish/ mag wheel polish, whatever, and a buff ball and see if you can buff it out. Flitz, if its still around is a great product.
http://www.flitz.com/index.html
http://www.flitz.com/index.html
