BounceNY

iTrader: (9)

I recently noticed that the paint on my stock (OEM) rims has started to bubble and chip. Note is on all four rims, some worst then others. I am posting a quick pic I took of this. Can anyone suggest what to do about it? I have about 57k miles so I am past the regular warranty, not sure if its covered under the 7year or whatever. Also, I do live in the snow belt, but have taken good care of these, as to clean them quite often (at least once every 2 weeks) even in the winter time. So I am confused as to why this would be happening. Anyone else have this happen? If so, was the dealer any help?

Thanks.



*sorry, the rims are a bit dirty, did a lot of driving this weekend and didnt get a chance to wash it this week.

ExTrEmE99

iTrader: (6)

Im going to guess and say its the road salt eating your paint and probably causing rust as well..

15951

Looks like they're used during the winter. Probably not a warranty item.

I bet you can get them refinished for a reasonable price, though.

BounceNY

iTrader: (9)

Yes they have been used during the winter time. Not sure what else to drive on . However, I do have a second set of rims that I use for the summer time, so that's the good news. Whats the best way to go about repairing them without costing too much?

On a side note, anyone else in the snow belt have their rims look like this after 3 winters? My other cars, which I care much much less for, do not show any wear like this. Oh well...

PaPaHoFF

iTrader: (19)

I would go to the dealer and complain.. Some dude mentioned that if one of the rims bubbled like that the dealer is supposed to replace all 4. I would definitely look into it before purchasing some new wheels.

ELL Y

iTrader: (1)

I have bubbling on my rims too. It's actually peeling to expose metal on some areas.

juice14

crap ma that sucks. see if that will be under warranty. its worth a try
did you spray wheel cleaner when they were hot?
maybe thats it

Anthony

iTrader: (4)

I think this also happened to someone in the IS-F section, i think they took it to the dealer..

VikH

iTrader: (5)

My stock 18" wheels are my winter wheels. I never wash them and they look fine. No bubbles.

darkdream

maybe get them powdercoated

PaPaHoFF

iTrader: (19)

If they dont replace them and you do get them powder coated, let me know and I will get mine done too if we could get a deal lol.

Fizzboy7

Whether you drive in salt or not, the wheels should be able to withstand typical winter exposure. If not, everyone's wheels would be peeling. Either something got on there that shouldn't have or they are defective. Dealer will decide, take it in.

kimban

warranty will not pay for that...if your rims are like that, your undercar must be as bad.

YellowCopy

iTrader: (1)

My rims are the same, I figured that someone had done a cheap repair at some point. The cars first 2 winters were in MD area and now its in VA. I was planning on sanding them down, priming and shooting them gun metal anyways. IS350's quiet pads produce too much dust for that shade of rim for my tastes.

blk250

iTrader: (3)

wow....maybe the dealer can replace them for you