ukester

2016 that was purchased new April of 2017-have the chrome/$1995.00 wheels w/5400 miles on it-original owner no track use. been back to the dealer twice once when written up and told they will call me hmmm three weeks goes by and I call service manager and then was told I need to bring the car back for detailed pictures to be sent to GM-done that and have called service manager daily after a week of waiting-now being told that GM has to authorize before dealer ordering wheels. Now to my question what do I do next wait or call and then who? Car looks like crap w/pitted chrome rims


Very frustrated
Mark

Mr. Gizmo

Vegas1500

gve

GOLD72

I ordered chrome rims on my 07 vert which I kept for 53k miles and 11 years. Never again will I order Chrome. Brake dust on chrome if you don't wash often enough is a PITA. I found that I had to use chrome polish on the wheels twice a year to get them to clean up near new again.

PS - I have had no issues whatsoever with the gray painted wheels on my various Z cars.

ukester

As a customer who spent a lot on there car I could really care less if the brake pads are causing the corrosive material to cause the pitting. will post pics of the worst wheel later as i put the cover on it-cant really see the wheels with that on.

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dvilin

I would get in contact with GM and explain the situation to them for hopefully some action.

AORoads

I get your point: you paid a lot, you don't want wheels to pit from anything including brake pads. And no special cleaning should be needed. Period.

But on the other side, there's GM. They built a car that, on the street can go 0-60 in LESS than 3 seconds---and it has to stop.
Consistently AND repeatedly, if needed. On the streets. Not too many cars that have that type of quickness---and those that are, have similar excellent brake pads that aren't found on a Malibu.

Gold72 is right tho in that many types of finishes incl. chrome and some paints are negatively affected by corrosive pad residue.

Find the pads you like for the street and read the limitations of those pads, many of which can't be used in a racing-type situation. Or, if you don't want to pay for that, you can expect to have crappy looking wheels that are not the responsibility of the car mfr. or the wheel mfr.---they want you to GO, and STOP.

ukester

well got a answer back from the dealer and they said because of the brake pads being so corrosive and the car driving in slush/snow they cannot warranty the pitting. Yes I did live in Wisconsin but moved to Florida in June-bought this 2016 new April 27th 2017 and the car now has 5100 miles on it. Spent last winter/this spring living in Myrtle beach and left the car in a garage all winter long and had it sent to Florida in a enclosed transport. Can you imagine trying to drive this in slush/snow-the extra cost on these wheels were $1995.00 GM is doing there best to not pay out there problem. Have never used any thing on these wheels except car soap and water. Have been a very loyal customer which have used other brands a long the way but always seem to have a hard time with warranty work w/gm. Will go the distance with a case filed and any other options I can use but in the end GM more than likely will lose another customer shame on them.

Thanks for all your replies
Mark

Warp Factor

OP, chrome plating isn't what is used to be. At one time, quality ornamental chrome plating included separate layers of copper, nickel, and chromium, which can have excellent corrosion resistance.

High-quality "triple plating" is getting hard to find any more. Environmental concerns have shut most of these places down.

ukester

quite sure GM has a plant in China

Warp Factor

Yes, but quality triple-plating is also a lot more expensive and time consuming than a flash of chrome alone.

What I would get is a clear powdercoat on a polished wheel, or a chrome-colored powdercoat. Not as bright as real chrome, but a nice compromise between brightness and durability.

ukester

GM if putting additional cost of $1995.00 there is a expectation the chrome would last at least till the warr. expires if not it should be covered.

Zjoe6

Can't believe nobody already posted this.

ukester

having a hard time posting pictures...HELP

S.FLA..Z06

Do et from your cell phone , its alot easier to post pix that way ! although i know how to post i could nvr ex[plain it lol

where is fla are ya ? im boca / delray i own a car wash if ya wanna be my friend im a nice boy lol

Also for everyone else looking to avoid pits chips from corrosion either wash your wheels 1/2 p week w out fail or rinse everyday w water or best option would be to apply a coat of wheelwax or any heavy applicated carnuba product , dust will fly off , not stick , wheel will shine better , and make cleaning a snap !

Neil

ukester

some pics

ukester

they closed the case...Go Gm

feeder82

The acid based soap used at some car washes will do that also, and being in Wi myself, one trip down the highway with that corrosive salt brine they use here is all it takes. Lesson learned