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What did you do on your OEM Wheel??

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by wonsong82, Jan 14, 2015.

  1. wonsong82

    wonsong82 New Member

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    I read a lot of people just take off the hub cap and let the black metal wheel revealed. I did the same thing and it looks really nice. (2015 White Prius Two)

    As I was lookin for a window tint provider, my friend at a shop told me I should leave the hub cap on otherwise the metal wheels will get rust.

    What do you do to prevent the rust?
     
    #1 wonsong82, Jan 14, 2015
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    Wax them often??? No concerns here, road salt is not used this far south.
     
    #2 lester williams, Jan 14, 2015
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    anti rust spray or any type of rust enamel. But I think they are aluminum and painted. Got my Prius in Dec, but the consistent snow and over-salting prevents me from wanting to take the hubcap off until Spring. Cant even start modding or get a car wash due to below freezing temps :cry::cry::cry:
     
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    The wheel are aluminum and painted. Aluminum doesnt rust like steel.
     
    #4 kenichols29, Jan 14, 2015
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    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    I wonder if "my friend at a shop" was referring to the actual hub, and using centre caps? The rusty bit in this pic:

    prius steel rim 01.JPG
     
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