How to Fix Those Annoying Air Leaks on Chrome Alloy Wheels

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  • Опубліковано 20 жов 2024

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  • @The_R_Vid
    @The_R_Vid 3 роки тому +8

    Looking forward to the update. My chrome wheels are also a corrosion nightmare.

  • @joeclarke9782
    @joeclarke9782 3 роки тому +2

    Chrome +Aluminum Alloy does not sound like a marriage made in heaven. Thanks for the great tip. On your suggestion I ordered the thicker Miracle Paint. Great stuff.

  • @johnwalters878
    @johnwalters878 3 роки тому +1

    Polished are awesome. No leaks or corrosion/flaking and the finish has a slightly softer tone that’s super nice. Unfortunately they have to be polished often to keep them looking new.

  • @nealeburgess6756
    @nealeburgess6756 3 роки тому +3

    My mother used to say, "The proof of the pudding is in the eating". (My favourite is bread and butter pudding).

  • @mommamariposa
    @mommamariposa 3 роки тому

    ThankYou for this! Beautiful work!

  • @Greg042869
    @Greg042869 3 роки тому

    Stripped and polished aluminum look great too. More maintenance though, I expect.

  • @travino
    @travino Рік тому +1

    A mechanic shop recently put tire glue on my rims after they found out my stock rims had shards peeling off, to prevent the tires from leaking. Do you think that is a good fix? I think resurfacing the rims would have been better.

    • @Mercedessource
      @Mercedessource  Рік тому

      Bead sealer is usually only a temporary repair as it will not stop the underlying corrosion.

  • @larkatmic
    @larkatmic 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome insight. Thank you👍

  • @RetroPCUser
    @RetroPCUser 3 роки тому

    Planning on getting used rims for my car and do this method and swap the tires onto the cleaned off and patched rims with new air stems and see how it performs.

  • @kristenwagner7340
    @kristenwagner7340 Місяць тому

    Where to find the Miracle paint? As I could not find anything like it in nearby store.

    • @Mercedessource
      @Mercedessource  Місяць тому

      It is not available in stores. Here is the link to purchase online: mercedessource.com/store/search?keys=miracle%20paint

  • @hameedsrt9095
    @hameedsrt9095 3 роки тому +1

    Hey man I have a 1990 mercades 300d 2.5 turbo diesel that the throttle cable that’s going to the pedal is broken and I can’t find it online what is the exact name for it or do you have a video on how to replace it if you don’t can you tell me the exact name because I need it all that’s holding the wire going from my pedal to the throttle to pull it down to accelerate is zip ties that keep breaking

    • @Mercedessource
      @Mercedessource  3 роки тому +1

      It is called the accelerator cable. Not readily available. You could check with the Mercedes Benz Classic Center to see if they have one.

    • @hameedsrt9095
      @hameedsrt9095 3 роки тому +1

      @@Mercedessource oh ok thank you very much brother for will do that love your videos content is always great to watch keep up the good work and be safe 👍🏼

  • @w9nfm
    @w9nfm 2 місяці тому

    hello sir. Any update on the repair using miracle paint? did you lose air?

  • @francisjohnranada2731
    @francisjohnranada2731 10 місяців тому

    Will it be ok to use sealant once rims are applied with miracle paint?

    • @Mercedessource
      @Mercedessource  10 місяців тому

      No problem but really not needed unless the pitting is so severe you can not smooth it out with multiple layers of miracle paint.

  • @dannyschulze6591
    @dannyschulze6591 Рік тому

    battling this issue on my Toyota tundra wheels. what tool worked best for removing the corrosion areas? how has your repair held up from a year ago? thanks

    • @Mercedessource
      @Mercedessource  Рік тому +1

      still not leaking - Sandpaper works best - power or hand. mercedessource.com/store/rust-and-corrosion-small-pit-filling-and-leveling-kit

  • @greenman4141
    @greenman4141 11 місяців тому

    Is this paint for the rims sold in the uk

  • @ΚωνσταντίνοςΠαππάς-η4θ

    Hi, I have a 240D and i need help.When I want to give signal to other drivers it doesn't flash the headlights. Do I have to replace something? PLEASE HELP ME!!!

  • @JakeTheSnakeProductions
    @JakeTheSnakeProductions Рік тому

    Site says out of stock. When is it going to be available again?

    • @Mercedessource
      @Mercedessource  Рік тому

      It is back in stock now. Thanks. mercedessource.com/store/rust-and-corrosion-small-pit-filling-and-leveling-kit

  • @DeandreCorpening
    @DeandreCorpening 11 місяців тому

    So break cleaner sand paper and miracle paint should fix corrosion

  • @davidappleby4331
    @davidappleby4331 3 роки тому +1

    I have a problem not related to this topic that I am having a hard time getting answers for. My car is a 1983 300sd and the transmission shifts too quickly. It will be in 4th gear by 25mph. As long as I shift it manually, it goes ok. I hope you can help. Thanks

    • @Mercedessource
      @Mercedessource  3 роки тому +2

      Those are pesky transmissions and there are multiple adjustments. I wrote a complete manual on troubleshooting and adjustment. Here is the link if you are interested: mercedessource.com/store/search?keys=peak%20performance

  • @cidercecil
    @cidercecil 3 роки тому

    I wish we could get Miracle Paint here in the UK

  • @aaronwilliams6812
    @aaronwilliams6812 10 місяців тому

    So what's the update on the rims leaking?

    • @Mercedessource
      @Mercedessource  10 місяців тому +2

      At the end of 2023 they are still not leaking.

  • @Mazdatechsenior
    @Mazdatechsenior 3 роки тому

    Omg this happens to my centra wheels. I work on a shop so it’s good I can remove and add beam sealer and still leaking. Do u have centra wheels caps? Lmk

    • @Mercedessource
      @Mercedessource  3 роки тому +2

      Bead sealer never works on chrome alloys for very long. You have to stop the corrosion. I have had Centra wheels in the past. They seem to corrode even worse than the Mercedes factory alloys. Sorry no center caps here.

    • @Mazdatechsenior
      @Mazdatechsenior 3 роки тому

      @@Mercedessource my centra wheels the previous owner painted them charcoal grey. All 4 of them and the 2 he left them normal color.

  • @vasilestana9754
    @vasilestana9754 2 роки тому

    How about if the wheels are just alloy? Should I still apply miracle paint. BTW: that sucker is expensive:)

    • @Mercedessource
      @Mercedessource  2 роки тому

      If there is pitted corrosion on the aluminum, yes you can fill with Miracle Paint. I do not sell suckers but I do give out free lemon heads with most orders. :-)

  • @pinzgauernorcal
    @pinzgauernorcal 3 роки тому

    that stuff works good

  • @manueltrevino2216
    @manueltrevino2216 6 місяців тому

    Where how do i buy miracle paint what brand

    • @Mercedessource
      @Mercedessource  6 місяців тому

      Here is the link to the kit with video instructions. mercedessource.com/store/rust-and-corrosion-small-pit-filling-and-leveling-kit

  • @MB-dz912
    @MB-dz912 Рік тому

    How many rims can you get with the kit? My son has a Nissan Versa and he has been having issues with leaking around the beads on both front tires.

  • @trevordodge2861
    @trevordodge2861 2 роки тому

    Where do I buy the miracle paint?

  • @arnhemseptember2009
    @arnhemseptember2009 3 роки тому

    Very promising!!

  • @vvactivist
    @vvactivist 3 роки тому

    Is this paint available in silver color?

    • @Mercedessource
      @Mercedessource  3 роки тому +2

      Yes we do carry it in the heavy duty silver formula: mercedessource.com/store/search?keys=silver+miracle+paint&category=All&chassis=All&location=178&type_1=All&condition=All

    • @silverandmold
      @silverandmold Рік тому

      @@Mercedessource Hi. That link leads to only black miracle paint. Did you discontinue the silver color?

  • @rocketsock4297
    @rocketsock4297 3 роки тому

    Magic!!!

  • @lp2565
    @lp2565 3 роки тому +1

    Would nitrogen fill help?

    • @maxheadroom224
      @maxheadroom224 2 роки тому

      Unlikely. Might slow corrosion from moisture

  • @motoflyte
    @motoflyte 3 роки тому

    The proof is in the pudding...But what flavor of pudding is it ?

    • @Mercedessource
      @Mercedessource  3 роки тому +7

      My testing has shown that chocolate holds up best over time.