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- '24 CX-5 Turbo Sig
'23 MX-5 GT
(Issue could be applicable to other Mazdas, but posting here as it's about the CX-9 wheels)
Picked up our 2015 CX-9 GT (CPO with 5k miles) earlier this year and am concerned with the finish / quality of the OEM 20" gunmetal wheels. IMO they are indeed quite good looking, but they've all got some form of discoloration thing going on, which in my best guess is either due to lack of adequate cleaning by the P.O. (maybe brake dust & dirt got embedded?) or a defective / low quality finish. I initially brought it up to dealer but they said it wasn't a warrantable item. I beg to differ, as I believe there's really no reason for them to be in this condition so easily and so quickly. Had many cars in the past with silver or gunmetal aluminum alloy wheels but never had this situation before.
Tried cleaning with just soap and water, and used Sonax on one wheel with no effect. Been meaning to bring it by the detail shop to get their take on it as well. Couple of Q's:
- Anyone with these wheels have any such issues? Or are your holding up ok?
- Doe anyone have a secret formula / method to try to address this, or should I not even bother?
Any thoughts?
Picked up our 2015 CX-9 GT (CPO with 5k miles) earlier this year and am concerned with the finish / quality of the OEM 20" gunmetal wheels. IMO they are indeed quite good looking, but they've all got some form of discoloration thing going on, which in my best guess is either due to lack of adequate cleaning by the P.O. (maybe brake dust & dirt got embedded?) or a defective / low quality finish. I initially brought it up to dealer but they said it wasn't a warrantable item. I beg to differ, as I believe there's really no reason for them to be in this condition so easily and so quickly. Had many cars in the past with silver or gunmetal aluminum alloy wheels but never had this situation before.
Tried cleaning with just soap and water, and used Sonax on one wheel with no effect. Been meaning to bring it by the detail shop to get their take on it as well. Couple of Q's:
- Anyone with these wheels have any such issues? Or are your holding up ok?
- Doe anyone have a secret formula / method to try to address this, or should I not even bother?
Any thoughts?
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