I NEVER used anything but zanio car wash on my wheels (volk SF challanges) and I to have that purple haze not at bad but you can see its there.

 

I am starting to wonder if this is a quality control issue because it seems like there are a bad batch out there. I wish Macklin or their distributors will back their product.

 

this is BS, i have roughly 300 miles on these wheels, and one of them has a defect. Hell, maybe my other wheels have it too, i need to check each of them closely

 

i have about 7k on mine and they are perfect

 

look at the date of the wheels...let's see if there is a bad batch.

mine are stamped april 2005. As of right now...no purple haze.

 

omg i have this sh*t too. reddish purple haze and I thought I was the only one. Yeah lets definitely see if this is a quality control issue..

 

hrm.. I'd lean twords SOME sort of change in the clearcoat that is applied to the wheels (yes .. even the polished lip is clearcoated) I've had my Volks for 3 years now.. and .. no problems.

Subscribing to this thread.

 

The more people that comes out, the better the chance Macklin and distributors will listen. Yelling in groups/crowds are much more effective.

 

I'd like some more people to chime in that are having problems with their Volks and where they purchased them from. I tried to call Macklin, I left a message but have yet to hear back.

 

keep us updated.

 

I've seen the purple before on a set this guy tried to sell me. I bet a lot of them do it because I seem to see a lot of Challenge's go up for sale.

 

Aren't Rays and Volks all made by same company?

I have a brand new 06 GT with rays and have an issue as well..:

https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires/171115-help-new-06-with-rays-rims-messed-up-rims.html


mike

 

I am starting to get that to I have about 3000 miles on my volk GT-V

 

I encourage you and everyone else to call Mackin Industries and e-mail them pics of your wheels. They need to know that there are numerous people experiencing this problem

 

read my post above ( check out the link)

appears Nissan (locally) knows there is a problem with the Rays Rims..

something in the manufacturing process..

 

Wonderful......i was just about to drop some $$$ for a set of Challenge's (today) and now this. I guess better now than after it's too late. i'll be holding off on the purchase for now.

 

If every one wants to send me there email address and full name. I well call them and email the list. The more peaple the better.

 

whats there email addy?

 

Mine have been perfect, no purple whatsoever.

All I use is Zaino Z-7 wash and Zaino Z-6 to shine.

Are you sure that the discoloration isn't from UV light or something?

Weird problem.... if anyone figures this out please post details! Especially what Rays plans to do about this.

Maybe if you buy volks that have been sitting on a dealer's lot for a while, they are more susceptible to this effect. Personally, I had to wait for mine from Japan so I assume they were "Fresh" when I got them. Maybe the more recent batches don't have this problem...

 

http://www.mackinindustries.com/contact.html

I suggest you call them instead. THey didn't respond to my e-mail