In recent years, my '01 wheels have developed what looks like blisters which, when scratched away, reveal base material corroding slightly to some chalky substance. Anyone know what's going on here ? ...
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17 years ago
In recent years, my '01 wheels have developed what looks like blisters which, when scratched away, reveal base material corroding slightly to some chalky substance. Anyone know what's going on here ? ...
Yes. Someone was smoking in the plating room.
The UK Classic Prius' aluminum alloy wheels are well known for having a bit of corrosion (replaced under their 5 year/60,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty). Photos (if you are a member of the Prius-UK yahoogroup) are available at:
Here are some links regarding alloy wheel corrosion:
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