Help! New 06 with Rays Rims messed up rims?
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Just got my 06 Grand Touring 6MT three weeks ago have 850miles on the car and went to wash last night.. (car soap and water only..) washed off all the breakdust with a wash mit and soap and noticed the finish seemed messed up.
Went to the dealership today and service manager has to see monday.
What do you think? (click the pics to get full size..)
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They should cover this under warranty right?? What should I expect from the service manager?
love the Z though!!
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Went to the dealership today and service manager has to see monday.
What do you think? (click the pics to get full size..)
![Help! New 06 with Rays Rims messed up rims?-mo-raysrim.jpg](https://my350z.com/forum/attachments/wheels-and-tires/96153d1139688915t-help-new-06-with-rays-rims-messed-up-rims-mo-raysrim.jpg)
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They should cover this under warranty right?? What should I expect from the service manager?
love the Z though!!
thanks
mike
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First find out what the dealership can do for you. New rims would be sweet, and you can sell those hot little numbers on the board to a fellow member. (wink wink )
Try wheel wax first not to hurt the finish
rub with a fair amount of pressure.
If that doesn't work find out what the finish is and try a polish, BUT PLEASE DO A TEST SPOT YOU DON"T WANT SCRATCHES!!! on the finish.
Try wheel wax first not to hurt the finish
rub with a fair amount of pressure.
If that doesn't work find out what the finish is and try a polish, BUT PLEASE DO A TEST SPOT YOU DON"T WANT SCRATCHES!!! on the finish.
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Originally Posted by Chad68
Did a cat or dog pi$$ on them??
Originally Posted by ClaytonC01
are all the wheels like this?
The car was washed at the dealership when I picked it up, so I don't know if they did something..
under close examination it appears to be UNDER the finish. It actually looks like something was on it when the wheels were spinning going outward... very strange!
Does anyone know if these RAYS RIMS are clear coated?
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Try a mild clear coat safe polish like Kit Scratch Out ($1.99 at Wal-mart or Autozone). If that doesn't do it, then as stated above, it's under the clear coat and a flaw in the manufacturing at which point you should get new wheels under warranty. Don't let the dealer BS you.
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The exact same thing happened to me when I bought my 04 Z from Lokey Nissan. The dirt doesn't get off..it was as if the clearcoat was peeling off and it only got worse. I was left clueless. I have owned numerous cars and this has never happened to me before on any of them. I am convinced the dealership uses something that initially harms the rims...possible wax or something? It really sucks.
My 06 Z does not have this problem whatsoever..neither did my 04 inifiniti G35 coupe previously
My 06 Z does not have this problem whatsoever..neither did my 04 inifiniti G35 coupe previously
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yea!
I went to the dealership this morning and they are aware of the problem. The service manager is ALREADY working with his regional Nissan rep to get a solution. They are pretty sure it is a flaw in the manufacturing process. ( if you feel and look at it, it looks like its UNDER any clear coating..)
They wrote up this issue in the computer and will call me when they have more info..
what a relief!
thanks!
mike
I went to the dealership this morning and they are aware of the problem. The service manager is ALREADY working with his regional Nissan rep to get a solution. They are pretty sure it is a flaw in the manufacturing process. ( if you feel and look at it, it looks like its UNDER any clear coating..)
They wrote up this issue in the computer and will call me when they have more info..
what a relief!
thanks!
mike
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Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
If Nissan is going to take care of the problem, great.
If not, I would probably get them sanded/prepped and re-powdercoated to a slightly different color to match your taste.
If not, I would probably get them sanded/prepped and re-powdercoated to a slightly different color to match your taste.
I would like to make them gun-powder gray or black..
Where can I get that done??
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Originally Posted by momo906
That is a good idea.. wonder if they would rather pay to have that done than replace them..
I would like to make them gun-powder gray or black..
Where can I get that done??
thanks
I would like to make them gun-powder gray or black..
Where can I get that done??
thanks