Is the hand car wash damaging my alloys?

I have had my car hand washed five times at a one of the local sites. I have been complemented on the finish but having recently had to removed a wheel, have noticed that the lacquer has been stripped off in places. It has been suggested that brick acid is sprayed on the wheels to remove stains.

The wheels are totally unmarked and wondered if i just purchase a can of lacquer or should I get a professional repair?

Asked on 2 September 2016 by ILD

Answered by Honest John

Yes, these guys often use acid based sprays to quickly remove brake dust and this takes off the lacquer. Professional repainting costs will start at around £50 a wheel: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/damage/ Wheels require high temperature resistant paint because of the heat generated by the brakes.

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