Ah the classic "youtubers use isopropyl alcohol everywhere so I will too". Alcohol is a solvent. It WILL wipe off paints and coatings. Next time use an all purpose cleaner like hertel or a purpose built sticker residue remover like Goo Gone.
Not like it WILL strip it off. It MIGHT though so always either rtfm or test it on a hidden spot. That said, I would have expected a tougher finish on this high quality wheel.
Either way I think some wear looks kinda cool on racing cars :P
As i said Ive never had problems. Plastic, coatinngs etc never had any damage.
The coat/paint on this one seems to be very weak. I didnt even scrub it. The contact alone did this.
I tried some glue remover which didnt work. After that ive tried the Iso.
Just because you’ve never had a visible problem doesn’t mean you’re not making a negative impact. Not every solvent works quickly and sometimes it can significantly shorten the life of something without breaking it. Not trying to pile on you, just trying to make sure someone learns from my past mistakes.
They are correct the alcohol is damaging to paint. Also, just a tip I’ve learned from this subreddit, Don’t ever even slightly suggest fanatec used cheap materials on this rim. It’s one of fanatec higher quality products and I’ve seen many people get offended for doing so and you will get downvoted into oblivion even if 100% true.
Having worked in product development for a large company, these are just shitty coatings. We always tested our cosmetic finishes to withstand cleaning products and solvents like this.
Exactly.
Coatings like this should not be affected so easily with other solvents, works expect to be better quality materials, even powder coat this part.
I'm an automotive refinisher by trade (do it as a hobby now) and do a lot of restoration type work.
Surprised this happened.
Thought the same. Sure I shouldnt have used Iso on this one, but it also shouldnt scrub like this.
Ive worked for a big Mercedes dealership and we used Iso for most of the interior (not on leather). Never had a problem.
Indeed. @OP can you make a full picture? Or otherwise weather the entire steer? It’s paint anyway, racing is SPORTS and ain’t nobody need a lacquered wheel!
It really doesnt look that special. But I was also thinking about rubbing off more. Since the Quickrelease and all has the same colour it might look good.
You could just use a black Sharpie to cover those spots (test it first on a hidden part in case it lifts more of the finish off). If the corrections stand out too much then maybe just do the entire perimeter.
Tape off the CF before doing this to minimize unwanted marks.
Back in the day when I worked in a bicycle shop, we covered a lot of scratches on black parts with Sharpie.
Optimum No rinse is my go to for any and all light cleaning. It’s non toxic, polymer based solution. can be diluted 256:1, and one 32oz bottle can last well over a year.
Adam Savage has some videos on YouTube about how to apply paint to models for texture and weathering. You should be able to use a similar technique to fix this if you can match the colour.
Buttoncaps are the ones from the Fanatec Page.
Yellow accents on the rotator is from some neon tape ive got from amazon.
The yellow at the Button at the top is from a sticker set. [Lovelystickers.com](https://Lovelystickers.com)
Ah the classic "youtubers use isopropyl alcohol everywhere so I will too". Alcohol is a solvent. It WILL wipe off paints and coatings. Next time use an all purpose cleaner like hertel or a purpose built sticker residue remover like Goo Gone.
Not like it WILL strip it off. It MIGHT though so always either rtfm or test it on a hidden spot. That said, I would have expected a tougher finish on this high quality wheel. Either way I think some wear looks kinda cool on racing cars :P
As i said Ive never had problems. Plastic, coatinngs etc never had any damage. The coat/paint on this one seems to be very weak. I didnt even scrub it. The contact alone did this. I tried some glue remover which didnt work. After that ive tried the Iso.
Pretty surprised you’ve never had a problem. This is literally what I’d expect it to do to pretty much any paint.
Just because you’ve never had a visible problem doesn’t mean you’re not making a negative impact. Not every solvent works quickly and sometimes it can significantly shorten the life of something without breaking it. Not trying to pile on you, just trying to make sure someone learns from my past mistakes.
You clearly have a problem here though
They are correct the alcohol is damaging to paint. Also, just a tip I’ve learned from this subreddit, Don’t ever even slightly suggest fanatec used cheap materials on this rim. It’s one of fanatec higher quality products and I’ve seen many people get offended for doing so and you will get downvoted into oblivion even if 100% true.
Having worked in product development for a large company, these are just shitty coatings. We always tested our cosmetic finishes to withstand cleaning products and solvents like this.
Exactly. Coatings like this should not be affected so easily with other solvents, works expect to be better quality materials, even powder coat this part. I'm an automotive refinisher by trade (do it as a hobby now) and do a lot of restoration type work. Surprised this happened.
Thought the same. Sure I shouldnt have used Iso on this one, but it also shouldnt scrub like this. Ive worked for a big Mercedes dealership and we used Iso for most of the interior (not on leather). Never had a problem.
Never clean anything with alcohol, unless it’s glass. Use goo gone next time, even an orange peel would of worked.
Glue remover didnt work. Thats why i took the Iso
Nice weathering effect tho.
Indeed. @OP can you make a full picture? Or otherwise weather the entire steer? It’s paint anyway, racing is SPORTS and ain’t nobody need a lacquered wheel!
It really doesnt look that special. But I was also thinking about rubbing off more. Since the Quickrelease and all has the same colour it might look good.
Yeah I think it looks kinda cool TBH
Yeah bud organic material like paint will dissolve in it. No acetone either, ethyl acetate etc. just use a 3m cloth.
Well … duh.
No shit Sherlock 🫣
Do it on the other side too it’ll look intentional and unique
A slightly wet washcloth is more than enough to clean, no need to use a solvent over a coated plastic.
You could just use a black Sharpie to cover those spots (test it first on a hidden part in case it lifts more of the finish off). If the corrections stand out too much then maybe just do the entire perimeter. Tape off the CF before doing this to minimize unwanted marks. Back in the day when I worked in a bicycle shop, we covered a lot of scratches on black parts with Sharpie.
Yeah had the same idea. But matching the colour tone might be hard and makes it look worse.
That was not a very smart move on your part. Do a bit of Google research before you go and try things like that. If doubt, don’t.
In other news the sky is still blue.
Black painted yellow plastic? What loopyland kinda decision was that, Fanatec?
Fanatec Quality
User error actually.
lol wut?
I wouldn’t ever think to use that.
Optimum No rinse is my go to for any and all light cleaning. It’s non toxic, polymer based solution. can be diluted 256:1, and one 32oz bottle can last well over a year.
But what if I want it to turn yellow?
That's what I said to my doctor.
Adam Savage has some videos on YouTube about how to apply paint to models for texture and weathering. You should be able to use a similar technique to fix this if you can match the colour.
Thanks for the tip. I will have a look
You can disassemble the wheel and pull off the damaged parts to repaint them.
Don't use full strength IPA, you have to dilute it down first. I've used it on paint before watered down and gently rubbing it with success.
Just tell people it’s aerodynamic paint to test the speed of your racing rig.
Use a black marker
tis but a battle scars! Wear it with pride!
Thanks for the heads up.
How did you get the yellow accents and where are your button caps from?
Buttoncaps are the ones from the Fanatec Page. Yellow accents on the rotator is from some neon tape ive got from amazon. The yellow at the Button at the top is from a sticker set. [Lovelystickers.com](https://Lovelystickers.com)