rims turning black
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Originally Posted by audster56
The GM and service manager at the dealership are still looking into this. They believe something got onto the wheels prior to leaving Japan and arriving into Florida. Several dealerships on the both the east and west coast of florida are having a problem with this. If you are purchasing a 350z in florida I highly recommend checking the wheels for any black spotting. If you see any have them swap out the wheels for a clean pair!
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Could be related?
Classification: Reference: Date:
WT02-002 NTB02-116 November 19, 2002
TITANIUM FINISH ALUMINUM WHEELS
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2001 Maxima (A33) - with 17x7JJ wheels
2003 Maxima (A33) – with 17x7JJ wheels
SERVICE INFORMATION
When cleaning titanium finish aluminum wheels:
• ONLY use aluminum wheel cleaner
• Do NOT use chrome or wire wheel cleaners as surface discoloration may occur (e.g.,
black stains or spots)
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Discoloration due to the use of an incorrect wheel cleaner is not a warrantable condition
and warranty claims for replacement of such discolored wheels will be denied.
Classification: Reference: Date:
WT02-002 NTB02-116 November 19, 2002
TITANIUM FINISH ALUMINUM WHEELS
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2001 Maxima (A33) - with 17x7JJ wheels
2003 Maxima (A33) – with 17x7JJ wheels
SERVICE INFORMATION
When cleaning titanium finish aluminum wheels:
• ONLY use aluminum wheel cleaner
• Do NOT use chrome or wire wheel cleaners as surface discoloration may occur (e.g.,
black stains or spots)
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Discoloration due to the use of an incorrect wheel cleaner is not a warrantable condition
and warranty claims for replacement of such discolored wheels will be denied.
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That does talk about the black stains/spots, but I have not used any wheel cleaner on my wheels at all. I do not even spray the green tire cleaner on them at the coin wash. Just soapy water. 
I think I will take my by the dealer and let them look at it. Who knows. Might get lucky.
I think I will take my by the dealer and let them look at it. Who knows. Might get lucky.
Last edited by Acidskie; Jul 12, 2006 at 01:47 AM. Reason: typo
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I have spoken to several z owners in New Orleans and all of them have this problem including me. It seems that the silver mist paint on the 06 wheels is very thin and in random spots on all the wheels it appears that a black undercoat is wearing through the silver. Took the car to the dealer and they scratched their collective heads and said no one has told them about this. I think they know because even the o mile units on the lot have this defect present. I am going to swap for chrome 06 wheels soom so f$%* it. Its not from washing as I use a very soft micro fiber cloth. Hope this helps...
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