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Has anyone had issues with rim stains on the C230 Coupes.

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Old 01-09-2006, 12:39 AM
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Default Has anyone had issues with rim stains on the C230 Coupes.

It seems to look like rust.
 
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Old 01-09-2006, 02:48 AM
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looks like a weathered lacquer paint?
 
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I have that problem on my 280.

I owned Detroit and Jap cars with alloy wheels before; never had that problem. Only on Benz.
 
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Old 01-10-2006, 12:51 AM
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i see some yellowish/brownish discoloration also, but after spraying a degreaser or a little rubbing with kerosene, they come off easily.

the rim is of aluminum, so it is unlikely that it can be rust.
 
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On my rims....they look like layers are peeling off from the aluminum alloy.

I will try to take some picture and post them here next time.
 
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