Argyll Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 his hasn't been my week. I bought new alloys (Ascari Pentas) for my car at the end of October 07. I've only driven about two thousand miles and today I noticed very strange marks on them. I took them to a specialist shop and the guy said these type of wheels are prone to this kind of damage. Apparently as they are wide dishes and polished they tend to chip easily and the water gets underneath the chip and marks them. The wheels cost me £1400 and look completely ruined. I'm gutted. I went back to the shop and the guy initially tried to fob me off. Then he told me to come back on Monday and speak to the manager. I don't know if I've posted in the right place but technically they are still under warranty but not Nissans so please move this post if you must. I want to pre-empt some knowledge about my rights before Monday. Where do I stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 his hasn't been my week. I bought new alloys (Ascari Pentas) for my car at the end of October 07. I've only driven about two thousand miles and today I noticed very strange marks on them. I took them to a specialist shop and the guy said these type of wheels are prone to this kind of damage. Apparently as they are wide dishes and polished they tend to chip easily and the water gets underneath the chip and marks them. The wheels cost me £1400 and look completely ruined. I'm gutted. I went back to the shop and the guy initially tried to fob me off. Then he told me to come back on Monday and speak to the manager. I don't know if I've posted in the right place but technically they are still under warranty but not Nissans so please move this post if you must. I want to pre-empt some knowledge about my rights before Monday. Where do I stand? Pictures may help bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 his hasn't been my week. I bought new alloys (Ascari Pentas) for my car at the end of October 07. I've only driven about two thousand miles and today I noticed very strange marks on them. I took them to a specialist shop and the guy said these type of wheels are prone to this kind of damage. Apparently as they are wide dishes and polished they tend to chip easily and the water gets underneath the chip and marks them. The wheels cost me £1400 and look completely ruined. I'm gutted. I went back to the shop and the guy initially tried to fob me off. Then he told me to come back on Monday and speak to the manager. I don't know if I've posted in the right place but technically they are still under warranty but not Nissans so please move this post if you must. I want to pre-empt some knowledge about my rights before Monday. Where do I stand? Pictures may help bud Like Sarnie say's get some picture's up. But really i would have thought you would have a very good case. Moved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 To be honest if you have run polished alloy wheels through the winter ??, I think it will be classed as normal wear and tear ..thats why the majority of people take thier best wheels off for winter and use the standard rims..I know thats what I do .. Even the most expensive rims sold wont stand the UK winter salt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 are these your rims ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 once the laquer is chipped off on diamond cut wheels its only a matter of time till the weather ruins them...............trouble is re laquering wont work coz the laquer wont adhere to the cut surface........ you have 2 choices................... 1..... get them painted............ 2..... get them mirror polished like i did........... and imo.... they look much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Argyll Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 I would get pictures up mate but it was almost dark when I spotted them. Stuey how much did it cost to have them mirror polished? is there a downside to this? the reason i ask is if it's better then why don't they do this in the first place? Also I didn't know they wouldn't with stand a winter. This was never explained to me. If it was then I wouldn't have bothered with this type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I would get pictures up mate but it was almost dark when I spotted them. Stuey how much did it cost to have them mirror polished? is there a downside to this? the reason i ask is if it's better then why don't they do this in the first place? Also I didn't know they wouldn't with stand a winter. This was never explained to me. If it was then I wouldn't have bothered with this type. I thinks that's the point here. If you've bought them in the UK to put on a car in the UK then, if you haven't been warned, they aren't fit for purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I thinks that's the point here. If you've bought them in the UK to put on a car in the UK then, if you haven't been warned, they aren't fit for purpose. I think this would rule out virtually 90% of aftermarket rims for UK use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 At least 90%! UK roads in winter are NOT alloy wheel friendly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I thinks that's the point here. If you've bought them in the UK to put on a car in the UK then, if you haven't been warned, they aren't fit for purpose. I think this would rule out virtually 90% of aftermarket rims for UK use Wouldn't argue with that. Its a shocking state of affairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 after mirror polishing as long as you dont use them in the salty conditions .....or use winter wheels if you can........and wash them every week and use a little protective coating..................... no worries............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argyll Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 How much did it cost Stuey? I don't intend to pay for it myself the shop should but I'd like to know anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 How much did it cost Stuey? I don't intend to pay for it myself the shop should but I'd like to know anyway. well i paid 40 rips a wheel but i think 60 is more like it............ i cant see the dealer who sold them to you paying.............. its wear and tear.............. the laquer coating is very thin and easily chipppable......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argyll Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 guy at another forum just posted this. I work for Ford mate and the Chrome effect laquer they use to finish their wheels is exactly the same, after a few miles they get chipped and then the water lifts the top coat. Ford will normally honour this under the 1st year warranty so i guess an aftermarket company should do the sme. What do you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 guy at another forum just posted this. I work for Ford mate and the Chrome effect laquer they use to finish their wheels is exactly the same, after a few miles they get chipped and then the water lifts the top coat. Ford will normally honour this under the 1st year warranty so i guess an aftermarket company should do the sme. What do you think. I think if you get an aftermarket wheel manufacturer to do anything about the durability of the finish it will be a first Short of a wheel actually breaking in half, I dont imagine they will be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 No way a wheel manufacturer will do anything for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hmm Im purchasing a set of new wheels, have taken advice from Big Phil and as soon as I get them gonna Zoop em... in the states everyone swears by them: http://www.zoopseal.com/truckin_0803.pdf Not cheap but worth every penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hmm Im purchasing a set of new wheels, have taken advice from Big Phil and as soon as I get them gonna Zoop em... in the states everyone swears by them: http://www.zoopseal.com/truckin_0803.pdf Not cheap but worth every penny How much is not cheap ?? I think I wouldnt mind trying some of this stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hmm Im purchasing a set of new wheels, have taken advice from Big Phil and as soon as I get them gonna Zoop em... in the states everyone swears by them: http://www.zoopseal.com/truckin_0803.pdf Not cheap but worth every penny How much is not cheap ?? I think I wouldnt mind trying some of this stuff For the whole kit to prep you are looking at £80 I think but will get confirmation of Phil Have seen nothing but positive reviews for this product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 For the whole kit to prep you are looking at £80 I think but will get confirmation of Phil Have seen nothing but positive reviews for this product Wow you were correct , not cheap..I think I may just have to keep polishing mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 For the whole kit to prep you are looking at £80 I think but will get confirmation of Phil Have seen nothing but positive reviews for this product Wow you were correct , not cheap..I think I may just have to keep polishing mine But by the looks of it and what everyone says so worth it, cleaning will be so easy as will feel like its a laquered surface except you get the benifits of the polish lips looks Also only needs to be done every two years, and you have stunning wheels for life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 For the whole kit to prep you are looking at £80 I think but will get confirmation of Phil Have seen nothing but positive reviews for this product Wow you were correct , not cheap..I think I may just have to keep polishing mine But by the looks of it and what everyone says so worth it, cleaning will be so easy as will feel like its a laquered surface except you get the benifits of the polish lips looks Also only needs to be done every two years, and you have stunning wheels for life First dibs on the dregs in your leftovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Standard wheels are no better. I have barely used the car over the winter and my replacement Rays that were put on last October already look like they've been to hell and back.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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