Hey guys I have some aftermarket rims that came off my cts. They have been sitting in storage for about a year now. I took them out because im planning on selling them to get some rims for the crossfire. But while looking at them they have these weird white things on them. Not really sure what you would call it but they are only on the dish of the rim the stainless steel part. Is there a way to get rid of these things with out redoing the entire rim? Thanks

 

Post a pic. First guess: aluminum oxide forming?

 

Can you see the pic? I thought I thought I posted one. If it is aluminum oxid is that a easy fix?

 

Gosh........
This is like one of those Carl Sagan things, I'm still waiting since October to know what the answer is to the the aluminum thing.

PP

 

Since the deposits are on the rims SS ring, you should be able to use any good metal cleaner/polish to remove them without much difficulty. Blue Magic is the product I prefer, but there are several to choose from. (On a side note: The Blue Magic Carpet Stain & Spot Lifter is the best product for car or home that I've ever used.)

You can also use Eagle One's Never Dull swadding polish. This might be the best choice to remove the oxide forming on any metal surface, SS or others. Just tear off a piece & rub the SS rim surface. The oxide will disappear, a polish residue will remain that you remove with either a cheesecloth or microfiber polishing cloth. Rim should look like new. This product also works good on the iron oxide that can form on chrome rims. I use it on my F150 chrome rims every year (spring & fall).

Later,

 

Maybe it was snow................it has since melted.

 

Or it's a wheel weight