Volk Wheels - discoloration?
02-08-2006, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by PumpedVA
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.
02-08-2006, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Tzuten
He said you contacted today when we spoke. He has seen the pics, sent them to the distributor but apparently I am getting the "tough luck" stance.
02-08-2006, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by fahrenheit350
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.
mine are stamped april 2005. As of right now...no purple haze.
02-08-2006, 09:57 PM
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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.
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02-09-2006, 04:45 PM
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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.
02-09-2006, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Tzuten
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.
02-09-2006, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Tzuten
Hey all,
I've put maybe 5k miles on my Volk SF-Challenges and the lip seems to be discoloring pretty bad. I've never use "wheel cleaners" always just NXT soap that I wash the car with. I've also waxed the wheels with NXT tech wax. The wheels when clean have a purple tint to them when the sunlight hits. Any suggestions on how I might able to fix that?
I've put maybe 5k miles on my Volk SF-Challenges and the lip seems to be discoloring pretty bad. I've never use "wheel cleaners" always just NXT soap that I wash the car with. I've also waxed the wheels with NXT tech wax. The wheels when clean have a purple tint to them when the sunlight hits. Any suggestions on how I might able to fix that?
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.
02-12-2006, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Tzuten
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.
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
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02-12-2006, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by st350z
I am starting to get that to I have about 3000 miles on my volk GT-V
02-13-2006, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ryanwiggum
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
appears Nissan (locally) knows there is a problem with the Rays Rims..
something in the manufacturing process..
02-13-2006, 05:37 AM
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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.
02-18-2006, 12:23 PM
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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...
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...
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02-19-2006, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by PumpedVA
whats there email addy?
I suggest you call them instead. THey didn't respond to my e-mail