GTO-3R Wheel - flaking
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Yep, mine did the same thing.
If you are still in warranty it might be worth phoning the factory to see if they can help
They subsidsed 200 quid to getting them refurbed. Christopher Neil sorted this out and they did a great job.
I think the reason for the flaking is use of any acid based wheel cleaner
If you are still in warranty it might be worth phoning the factory to see if they can help
They subsidsed 200 quid to getting them refurbed. Christopher Neil sorted this out and they did a great job.
I think the reason for the flaking is use of any acid based wheel cleaner
"I think the reason for the flaking is use of any acid based wheel cleaner"
Absolutely right.
First thing I ever do when I get a new car is to use Turtle Wax Hard Shell polish on the rims. I use Turtle Wax Car Shampoo first to wash the rims with, then dry them and wax them.
I never use an acid cleaner. Rims have always been immaculate.
JAZ 34
Absolutely right.
First thing I ever do when I get a new car is to use Turtle Wax Hard Shell polish on the rims. I use Turtle Wax Car Shampoo first to wash the rims with, then dry them and wax them.
I never use an acid cleaner. Rims have always been immaculate.
JAZ 34
JAZ 34 said:
"I think the reason for the flaking is use of any acid based wheel cleaner"
Absolutely right.
First thing I ever do when I get a new car is to use Turtle Wax Hard Shell polish on the rims. I use Turtle Wax Car Shampoo first to wash the rims with, then dry them and wax them.
JAZ 34
Good plan Jaz but mine were poor on delivery - how would you explain that?!
JAZ 34 said:
First thing I ever do when I get a new car is to use Turtle Wax Hard Shell polish on the rims. I use Turtle Wax Car Shampoo first to wash the rims with, then dry them and wax them.
That's interesting. I had a similar recommendation, and that's to use Autoglym Super Resin Polish on them regularly to keep some form of a protective coating in place.
"Good plan Jaz but mine were poor on delivery - how would you explain that?! "
Rob,
Me, personally, I would have rejected them on delivery. I have done it in the past with a Lotus and would do it again in the future with a new car. The rims are the first thing I look at when I get a new car or it comes back from service.
I learnt the hard way with my Clio Williams. Brand new and the rim was scratched. I didn't point it out when I took delivery of the car, thus a load of cash to get a refurb one year down the line.
Also, when my 340R was in Norwich at Lotus for a service, both front rims came back with scratches. I phoned Lotus to complain and two days later, two brand new rims at £600 each arrived, and I got to keep the scratched ones as a token of goodwill from Lotus.
JAZ 34
Rob,
Me, personally, I would have rejected them on delivery. I have done it in the past with a Lotus and would do it again in the future with a new car. The rims are the first thing I look at when I get a new car or it comes back from service.
I learnt the hard way with my Clio Williams. Brand new and the rim was scratched. I didn't point it out when I took delivery of the car, thus a load of cash to get a refurb one year down the line.
Also, when my 340R was in Norwich at Lotus for a service, both front rims came back with scratches. I phoned Lotus to complain and two days later, two brand new rims at £600 each arrived, and I got to keep the scratched ones as a token of goodwill from Lotus.
JAZ 34
Had the same flaking problem when new as well; factory replaced one wheel; but 18 months on the others have now done the same and need to be refurbished by the likes of Spit & Polish. Cost is about £ 50 per corner!
The wheel cleaner I have used ("...safe for all alloy wheels!"
may have accelerated it but I think it was the roas salt used earlier this year because after that period they really went down hill despite being cleaner a few days later!
Can I sue the council then? Or perhaps I should not use my 3R every day?
APS
The wheel cleaner I have used ("...safe for all alloy wheels!"
may have accelerated it but I think it was the roas salt used earlier this year because after that period they really went down hill despite being cleaner a few days later! Can I sue the council then? Or perhaps I should not use my 3R every day?
APS
Or perhaps you should just consider whether you are vain enough to care.....
If you want a museam piece, stick it in a museam and don't drive it. Otherwise, why care. If you can't stand it any more, then just pay to have it fixed - £40-50 a corner is hardly significant given the other costs of running a car.
It does sometimes amaze me people who will think nothing of spending £100+ every few track days to change the oil and filter, but then seem to take exception at other, smaller, things.
J
>> Edited by joust on Monday 18th July 09:39
If you want a museam piece, stick it in a museam and don't drive it. Otherwise, why care. If you can't stand it any more, then just pay to have it fixed - £40-50 a corner is hardly significant given the other costs of running a car.
It does sometimes amaze me people who will think nothing of spending £100+ every few track days to change the oil and filter, but then seem to take exception at other, smaller, things.
J
>> Edited by joust on Monday 18th July 09:39
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