[Zyler]

So i recently had 2 of my wheels fixed due to bends from potholes, one of which I had to get refinished since the bend was on the face of the wheel. Fast forward 3 weeks and I noticed that the paint/lacquer used on my wheel has started cracking all over.

I plan to give the company that fixed/refinished the wheel a call but wanted to get someones opinion on what they think could be the cause of this? Will this happen with any type of lacquer used? Is the best route to go getting the wheel recut?

If i would have known this was a potential issue I would have just purchased a new wheel entirely however the company assured me that they had no issues refinishing these wheels in the past.

Thanks

[John in VA]

There may have been a problem with application of the clear coat (too heavy, not completely dry), but if "the company assured me that they had no issues refinishing these wheels in the past" I would bring the problem to their attention & let them make it right.

[Billfitz]

It looks like curb rash, and the company that painted them might say that, except that it's happening on the inside faces where curb rash can't reach. That might point to improper prep before painting, but then the damage should be everywhere, which it is not. Are they both like that?

[Zyler]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

It looks like curb rash, and the company that painted them might say that, except that it's happening on the inside faces where curb rash can't reach. That might point to improper prep before painting, but then the damage should be everywhere, which it is not. Are they both like that?

Only this wheel was refinished, the other only haddamage to the inside so the outside was not touched. Its definitely not curb rash as there would be noticeable gashes/scratches which are rough to the touch. These cracks are actually smooth to the touch and as you pointed out is also happening on the inside of the wheel.

[Zyler]

Originally Posted by John in VA

There may have been a problem with application of the clear coat (too heavy, not completely dry), but if "the company assured me that they had no issues refinishing these wheels in the past" I would bring the problem to their attention & let them make it right.

I plan to bring this to their attention today however I wanted to gain some knowledge on what it could be in case they come back to me with excuses.

[Billfitz]

Smooth to the touch indicates a bond problem.

[evdok]

Your driving too fast...

[KingpinRCR]

That looks like bad prep-work or, which i think it is, uncompatible clearcoat over the paint.
you should definitely go back with that and make them do it again.

[Zyler]

Spoke with the shop and they said it is an "undercured powder clear coat" and they need to put it back in the oven to fix, and if not they are going to redo it.

[evdok]

Good for you.