09-30-2012, 01:37 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012
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2013 ZL1 Wheels - anyone else have problems
I have a 2013 Camaro ZL1, with the optional Bright Forged Aluminum wheels. The problem I am having is if you look at the picture, it appears that the painted/clear coated portion of the wheel near the lug nuts are stained or damaged. I cannot figure out what is wrong, because the wheels have been painfully and thoroughly washed once a week since I purchased the car. The rest of the wheel everywhere else is perfect.
I took the car to my dealership. They tried some compound on it with no success. The dealer took pictures to forward to Chevrolet to see what they have to say. Correct me if I am wrong, but these are painted/clear coated aluminum wheels, correct? |
09-30-2012, 01:43 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009
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Mine are the same way, and the area behind the spokes are also stained. I am have a very hard time cleaning them. I'm to the point of having them chromed, so I don't have to deal with it any more.
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09-30-2012, 01:47 PM | #3 |
Looks like where the clear coat was not spayed.
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09-30-2012, 04:02 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012
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At this point 128 People have viewed this thread. If you are ZL1 owner and you do not have this problem would you please post that you are not having this problem.
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09-30-2012, 04:14 PM | #5 |
Drives: C6 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2010
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I have viewed this thread 3 times, i have black wheels
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09-30-2012, 04:19 PM | #6 |
Drives: 1999 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012
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I have black wheels but have the exact same thing. Right now I am dealing with GM customer service trying to get the wheel fixed since my local dealership told me that it wasnt a warranty item since I didnt buy the car from them.
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09-30-2012, 04:34 PM | #7 |
Drives: 2013 ZL1 Ashen Gray / Manual Join Date: May 2012
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I have the same issue with my black rims, obviously some kind of paint method issue. Looks like yours have the same issue. Where yours appear stained mine show bare metal. My guess is that those spots are where they missed the clear coat. I haven't done anything about it. Can't see it from a distance but if you get up close you can easily see it. All of my rims have it. Some worse than others.
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09-30-2012, 04:37 PM | #8 |
Drives: '13 ZL1 #662; '10 SS; '99 SS Join Date: May 2009
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Not an issue for me to this point. Had the car for a month (5 spoke)
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09-30-2012, 04:40 PM | #9 |
2012 ZL1 VIN 150
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I have Aluminum wheels on my ZL1 and just checked all four rims. Mine are evenly painted in each lug nut recess. Sorry to hear of your experience. Wonder if this is a 2013 problem or all years.
For anyone having problems keeping rims clean, I highly recommend Armor All Wheel Protectant. You spray it on and let it dry > 1 hr. It will cut the brake dust down by an order of magnitude.
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09-30-2012, 05:43 PM | #10 |
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i have the black wheels and the finish is very thin on those as well. not the best coverage especially in the lug area. sloppy work by the vendor that provided the wheels
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09-30-2012, 07:21 PM | #11 |
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I'll check my wheels in the a.m. and let you know, one way or the other.
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09-30-2012, 07:31 PM | #12 |
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You guys better sell those rims before they get worse! I will be generous and buy them from you as to relieve you from this terrible burden!
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09-30-2012, 08:12 PM | #13 | |
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09-30-2012, 08:55 PM | #14 |
Drives: 13 Panther, 12 ZL1, 11 IPC Join Date: Jan 2012
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I do not have this problem on mine thankfully
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