Is this acceptable?
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Is this acceptable?
These are polished stainless steel & then clear coated lips on rims I just received. The clear is smooth, but the lips have an incredible amount of fine scratches throughout, giving them a cloudy & a herringbone appearance. To me, these were not properly polished before the clear was put on. I expected a clean, & swirl & scratch free flawless polish job before the clear.
To me, this is not acceptable.
I'd like your thoughts on these pics.
Thanks..
To me, this is not acceptable.
I'd like your thoughts on these pics.
Thanks..
Last edited by YO-EL; Apr 13, 2006 at 05:38 PM.
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These are 100% brand new rims, costing over $4300.00 with tires & sensors. Fresh out of their protective covering & packaging.
I am hoping the mfgr/distributor will send me another set, with a visual inspection prior to shipping, but I am extremely disappointed with this set.
I expect a flawless polish job to look like this:
I am hoping the mfgr/distributor will send me another set, with a visual inspection prior to shipping, but I am extremely disappointed with this set.
I expect a flawless polish job to look like this:
Last edited by YO-EL; Apr 13, 2006 at 03:53 PM.
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Ellis - personally I think they are unacceptable having a finish like that. I too would expect a high polished finish that looks like a mirror. I'd say see if the vendor will make it right. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Ellis - personally I think they are unacceptable having a finish like that. I too would expect a high polished finish that looks like a mirror. I'd say see if the vendor will make it right. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by YO-EL
These are 100% brand new rims, costing over $4300.00 with tires & sensors. Fresh out of their protective covering & packaging.
I am hoping the mfgr/distributor will send me another set, with a visual inspection prior to shipping, but I am extremely disappointed with this set.
I expect a flawless polish job to look like this:
I am hoping the mfgr/distributor will send me another set, with a visual inspection prior to shipping, but I am extremely disappointed with this set.
I expect a flawless polish job to look like this:
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I have to agree with you El. These are not final polished in my opinion. Somebody missed a step. I hope you get it resolved.
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Originally Posted by bizaro
I would really like a better look. Send then to me and I'll take a peek... 
But seriously, SEND THEM BACK. When you pay that kind of money you deserve to have them done right
