Hub caps

[digitaldai]

Has anyone experienced this? only seems to of happened to the drivers side hub caps currently. back wheel worst front less so.

 

[Wizard of Oz]

Looks like something (acidic?) has splashed on it. Although, interestingly, it doesn't seem to be affecting the silver areas.

 

[digitaldai]

Something I have driven through I would imagine. doesn't seem to of effected the rubber tires, maybe strong farming chemicals, live in the countryside. only just appeared last month or so.

 

[dsimpkins]

Have you used any hand car washes recently? Instead of wheel cleaner, some use the stuff they use to clean brickwork as it is cheaper. However it is acidic and can damage the lacquer finish. It appears the lacquer is peeling/etched.

I think the silver sections are the original colour of the plastic hub cap, and the black sections are painted and lacquered.

 

[Kithmo]

Mine's always been washed at different local hand wash places for the last two years and no peeling of the lacquer. I did coat them with ceramic wax when I first got the car which may have helped.
If the car is less than 12 months old then they should be covered under warranty.

 

[lordsnipe]

Any dogs in the area?

 

[Ian Key]

Mine are showing signs of slight de-lamination at some of the edges.