Metal finishing Q&As since 1989

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Milky white film on my pacer rims

I have pacer polished rims on my S-10. I used a rim cleaner that said safe on all types of rims. It left a milky looking film on my rims. I have scrubbed and scrubbed but nothing works. Please help me anyone. I don't make a lot of money and can not afford to buy new rims. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks

James Webb
file clerk - Birmingham, Alabama
2004

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Without seeing them, it's tough. But *usually* that 'milky film' is because something damaged the surface of the clear coating that is applied to protect the shiny metal underneath. Perhaps that 'safe' product wasn't so safe after all.

Good Luck!

Tom Gallant
- Long Beach, California, USA
2004

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Call Pacer and tell them the situation, they should be able to give you advice, after all it is their product.

Sheldon Taylor
supply chain electronics
Wake Forest, North Carolina
2004

DID YOU TRY USING MORE OF THAT CLEANER TO GET IT OFF? ALOT OF THOSE PRODUCTS TELL You TO TEST A SMALL PORTION OF THE WHEEL FIRST.BUT GOOD LUCK. I WAS ALWAYS TOLD TO USE MORE OF THE CLEANER THAT STAINED. JUST WIPE OFF.

TONIE JONES
- Baltimore, Maryland
2004

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Mother's buffing ball [on eBay or Amazon affil links] . Have pacers on my s-10 it worked.

Justin Mcleroy
- Opelika, Alabama
2006