Wheel cap discolouration

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jbqash
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Hi All

Bought my used Qashqai a month a go and noticed the wheel nut caps (they are caps aren't they?), have discoloured after it's been handwashed by a local car wash business.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7wIO1 ... sp=sharing

As you can see they look horrible and lightly scrubbing with washing up liquid doesn't get them clean.

Any suggestions?

Also, assuming they are covers, is there a way I can remove them without owing the proper tool? I was thinking I may paint them black again.

Thanks

John

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Gel
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Sounds like they're using acidic cleaner & not rinsing off in time- avoid.

Cheap as chips:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20x-Wheel-Nut ... SwhQhY688t
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Thanks for the advice. Bought myself some new caps so wheels looking much better now.

I may go back to the car wash with a spare cap and ask them to spray it with the wheel cleaner they're using. If it discolours again I can show them.

John
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With regard to removal, I have a spare tool if yours is missing from the spare wheel/gunk/compressor section in the boot. It's essentially just a wide plastic pair of tweezers.
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Hound wrote: Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:50 am With regard to removal, I have a spare tool if yours is missing from the spare wheel/gunk/compressor section in the boot. It's essentially just a wide plastic pair of tweezers.
Thanks for the kind offer, but not necessary.

John
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This 'episode' led me to google hand car washes and wheel cleaners - it's put me off using them somewhat, which is a nuisance as they're very convenient! :-(
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