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Edd
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Registered: 8th Nov 04
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1st Jan 11 at 18:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
As we all know the weather has been horrendous for us meaning the car hasnt been getting washed

finally got a chance to do it yesterday and discover that the paint on one of my alloys has bubbled and left me with a stupid looking strip down to the basecoat.

now this alloy was perfect car has only done 10k and there is no curbing or any other marks on it

so wtf has happened

I know snow, salt and -12 temps dont help but come on
Jake
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1st Jan 11 at 18:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
small hole in the top coat and water getting underneath
Edd
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1st Jan 11 at 18:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
had to have happened during all of it because the alloy was pristine!

raging

refurb them all diff colour im thinking now
Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
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1st Jan 11 at 18:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yup, will just have been kick started by a stone chip - wheels get chipped too.

Out of interest what car is it? Some manufacturers have shockingly finished wheels from factory!

Was cleaning a clients brand new Merc ML yesterday - it's done 750 miles. I haven't been able to clean it since he's bought it due to the weather - they're already severely pitted in places. Wheel bolts and hubs are going rusty too
Edd
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1st Jan 11 at 18:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
207 GTi



im liking the idea of a different colour now

would have to do the mirror caps as well though
Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
Location: Gerrards Cross Drives: Porsche 911
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Would of been a stonechip or the wheel was damaged when the car was delivered and a quick repair has been done

http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
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3CorsaMeal
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1st Jan 11 at 18:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
brake fluid been dripped on it after a service?
Edd
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1st Jan 11 at 18:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
car is just over 3 years old think i could chance my arm under paint and perforation?
Edd
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1st Jan 11 at 18:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
brake fluid been dripped on it after a service?


nah
Rich H
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Worth a bash, but then stipulate it's done by a proper company, not a man in a van wheel refurb company!
Edd
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1st Jan 11 at 18:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
thats not an issue know a really good wheel guy just dont really want to pay

 
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