I've read about this before, those that took this prob to the dealer, do they replace the rims or just repaint them? I want new rims obvisouly.

I noticed small chips on two rims, one F/D , the other R/P. I washed the car today, terry cloth rag and car wash soap. Started to rince off, and the paint just started to peel away with water from hose. Here they are! I have to say, I've owned 3 other cars with painted alloy wheels, none have ever done something like this.

 

wow...my TE wheels didnt do that..then again I don't have em anymore...

I'd bring em to the dealer and b!tch my head off

 

The dealer should replace them no problem.

 

http://maxima.theowensfamily.com/tsb/NTB02-116.pdf (sm)
Are you sure didn't use acid or any kind of power wash?

 

Absolutely positive. Never once been to a car wash. I've had the car for a year, and actually only washed it 3 times so far. Rinsed it from a hose, and only used mild soap and water. I never use care products. The wierd part is, only two of the rims did this, the other two are fine (so far)

 

Wow, my rims have almost 10k on them and mine are fine. You must have used something wrong on it.

 

wow.......that happened within a year?

 

holy ****.. that sucks. Hopefully the dealer won't try to make it out as it is your fault and you did something to them.


i don't think i want TE wheels anymore..

 

What makes you so sure of yourself? He's been saying he hasn't done anything out of the ordianary to them and you sit back in your chair and call him a liar?

I hope the dealer takes care of those sorry rims for him.

 

yeah, its not his fault. Could be a bad day at the paint shop.

 

They should replace those no problem, that shouldnt be happening at all so soon. I would make them replace all 4 to be safe!

 

that sucks! my te rims are in my basement because discount tire gouged 3 of them when putting my pilots on.

 

well daaaamn..didnt think that was possible!? well good luck getting them replaced, shouldnt be a problem..

 

I hope they are paying for the damages..

 

ewwwww, TE paint chips!

 

Also, I would just take some regular se rims instead. at least it last longer. I know know, they are rare and they're worth more.

 

OMG. It looks like mine.

 

If it was something I did, I would have had to use paint remover to get them like that. Unless I'm having psychotic episodes, I don't remember putting paint remover in the bucket, and during that psychotic episode I only washed 2 rims. Seriously though, I know how to take care of a car.

That paint peeled perfectly off the primer base (that's the black part). Something went wrong with the paint process. I recall reading some other having the same problem. I think they must have had a bad batch get through production. I was just wondering what happened to the other folks that experienced this so I can prepare myself when I go to the dealer.

From what others have said, I shouldn't have a problem. For anyone that knows what they're talking about, it's obvious these rims are defective. And like MONTE said, I think I'm going to get all 4 replaced even though the other 2 are fine.

Thanks for all the help folks!!!

I'll post back when I get this taken care of.

 

I'm glad I haven't had this trouble..

27,000 miles, and no peeling paint on my TE rims...

but I do have chipped paint on my hood....

but that's another story, for another thread..

-vq

 

glad I dumped mine.....BBS chrome dont do that

 

BTW how are your wheels holding up?

 

So far so good with my TE rims, no peeling and I wash frequently.

 

Dang dude. I think your even gonna suprise the dealer with this one.