vaiism

I have a 2010 Platinum, and the wheels are very corroded. They look like white tracks and such all over them (and are rough). This started happening about 2 years ago, but I was told it was not covered under my warranty (or extended warranty). Is there anything that can be done about this?

Also, almost all of the logos have fallen off of them - the blue Ford logo itself. I have found them actually laying on the ground (like the coating) outside of the truck before.

I find it hard to believe none of this is covered by warranty - but wanted to know if there was something I can do for these since they are not.

Thanks a lot for any information.

Stu Cazzo

Yes there is...


Find a good reputable wheel dealer near you.
One that specializes in refinishing wheels. You can have them refinished and re coated with clear coat.


What they would do with yours is what's called glass beading. Its like sand blasting but with glass beads so it doesn't pit the wheels. Theres also shelling which is when they use shells from nuts (I know, sounds crazy) in a similar process. They clean them all up then re-spray them with a clear coat which is usually a lot better and stronger than what comes from factory.


Usually about $100 a wheel.

vaiism

Thank you very much - I will check into this here. Doesn't sound too expensive.

Hope I can find those logos somewhere.

Stu Cazzo

fyi...just in case.

https://www.f150forum.com/f59/platin...s-sale-286730/

vaiism

Thanks for the link - I can't seem to see it (says wrong perms), but from the links seems to be someone selling theirs? How much are they asking?

Stu Cazzo

Sorry can't find it anymore...they must have sold them.
New set of Platinum wheels, $1000