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LED Crazy · 07-05-2014, 02:01 AM

I have been experiencing some issues with my Rohana RC-20 rims.

Forgive me as I do not know the technical term for the issue I am experiencing.

To me, it appears the rim is flaking. The finish is coming off.

I only clean these rims with Adam's wheel cleaning products. Nothing else has touched these rims. I pride myself in talking care of my car. Especially my rims. I never thought I would be lucky enough to have awesome rims on my car. Now this issue comes up and it is a little aggravating. It has been about 18 months of ownership.

I called Rohana about the issue and they said it was the cleaner I was using. Apparently they recommend soap and water only. I don't remember them posting that in the box in which my rims came in? Also, I do not recall Adam's wheel cleaners to ever destroy a finish like what you would see in the picture I included.

I even reached out to Adam's Polishes. I was fortunate to hear back from Adam himself. He assured me it was not the cleaning solution that is causing the rims to "peel" away in a sense. As it is Rohana's lack of finishing their own product.

Now I am at a standstill. If it truly is an issue of Rohana, I would like them to own up to their issue.

Your thoughts?

13blackLS · 07-05-2014, 02:12 AM

Maybe some kind of chemical on the roads? May not be the cleaner or lack of craftsmanship...could just be something the wheel was exposed to while driving? If youve been using the wheel cleaner the whole time its probably not that...and its hard for companies to take responsibility if its not a mechanical failure...cause there is no way to prove something wasnt done/or exposed to the wheel....

Hwystr · 07-06-2014, 07:19 AM

That's does not look like a chemical( cleaning product) issue, that's flaking, to me that looks like a bonding issue. Perhaps the wheel wasn't properly prepared before it was coated.

LED Crazy · 07-15-2014, 01:45 PM

I wish there were a way of proving it. Best Wheel Deals (company who sold me the rims) have been trying to contact the people for me and help me out but I have not heard back from them in awhile. Rohana blames Adam's for it.

meshamey · 07-15-2014, 02:24 PM

Ya looks like a bonding issue. Dam I was getting ready to order a set. Maybe Ill just wait and see what your outcome is..

LED Crazy · 07-15-2014, 05:18 PM

Do feel free to contact Rohana about it Meshamey. I would be interested to hear what they have to say.

If it truly is a bonding issue, I would like them to own up to it and contact me.

Rohana reps told me there has never been any issue with these rims.

Outlaw77 · 07-16-2014, 11:05 AM

I have Rohanna's RC7's and I have no issues with the finish. The OP's issues is just poor paint work.

Deftones · 07-16-2014, 12:59 PM

Just powdercoat them and be done with it. A lot of wheels come with sub par finishes. I wouldn't look for any warranty, it's a waste of time. That's just me though.

LED Crazy · 07-22-2014, 02:59 AM

I could do that, but I would like for Rohana to admit their finish was mediocre

Chris14RS · 07-23-2014, 11:33 AM

I was considering Rohana. Not anymore. They are not cheap and if they do not stand behind it they lost another customer.

ajp · 07-23-2014, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris14RS

I was considering Rohana. Not anymore. They are not cheap and if they do not stand behind it they lost another customer.

+1

LED Crazy · 08-01-2014, 04:30 AM

I'm hoping to hear something from them. I don't believe they have a camaro5 account. Rims are not suppose to flake like this. I definitely do not recommend purchasing the RC-20's.

Outlaw77 · 08-01-2014, 09:51 AM

I don't know if you can purchase wheels or deal directly with Rohana. I think you have to go through a vendor. I'm sure if the vendor you bought them from brings this to their attention they might do something about it. I bought the RC7's and have no issues with the finish.

nyrfan · 08-01-2014, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ajp

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07-05-2014, 02:01 AM	#1
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,753 View My Garage	Rohana rim issues I have been experiencing some issues with my Rohana RC-20 rims. Forgive me as I do not know the technical term for the issue I am experiencing. To me, it appears the rim is flaking. The finish is coming off. I only clean these rims with Adam's wheel cleaning products. Nothing else has touched these rims. I pride myself in talking care of my car. Especially my rims. I never thought I would be lucky enough to have awesome rims on my car. Now this issue comes up and it is a little aggravating. It has been about 18 months of ownership. I called Rohana about the issue and they said it was the cleaner I was using. Apparently they recommend soap and water only. I don't remember them posting that in the box in which my rims came in? Also, I do not recall Adam's wheel cleaners to ever destroy a finish like what you would see in the picture I included. I even reached out to Adam's Polishes. I was fortunate to hear back from Adam himself. He assured me it was not the cleaning solution that is causing the rims to "peel" away in a sense. As it is Rohana's lack of finishing their own product. Now I am at a standstill. If it truly is an issue of Rohana, I would like them to own up to their issue. Your thoughts? Attached Images __________________ In Oklahoma? Have a Camaro?! Join OkCamaro's on facebook! Blake https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

07-06-2014, 07:19 AM	#3
Hwystr GM Millwright Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6, Lingenfelter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 62	That's does not look like a chemical( cleaning product) issue, that's flaking, to me that looks like a bonding issue. Perhaps the wheel wasn't properly prepared before it was coated. __________________ Lingenfelter 427 forged Callies crank, Oliver rods, JE pistons E-Force/ Rotofab CAI LPE dual fuel pump ARH Long tubes/Flowmaster AT LPE Max-CX ZR1 dual disk clutch LPE 1400hp shafts/LPE 3.91 gears MGW short throw/ retro handle Pfadt stage 4 w/ racing sways BMR subframe connect w/ tunnel brace DBA 5000/ 4000 w/ Hawk PC's Forgeline DE3S matte black Nitto Invo 315-275 Last edited by Hwystr; 07-06-2014 at 07:20 AM. Reason: misspelling

07-15-2014, 01:45 PM	#4
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,753 View My Garage	I wish there were a way of proving it. Best Wheel Deals (company who sold me the rims) have been trying to contact the people for me and help me out but I have not heard back from them in awhile. Rohana blames Adam's for it. __________________ In Oklahoma? Have a Camaro?! Join OkCamaro's on facebook! Blake https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

07-15-2014, 05:18 PM	#6
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,753 View My Garage	Do feel free to contact Rohana about it Meshamey. I would be interested to hear what they have to say. If it truly is a bonding issue, I would like them to own up to it and contact me. Rohana reps told me there has never been any issue with these rims. __________________ In Oklahoma? Have a Camaro?! Join OkCamaro's on facebook! Blake https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

07-16-2014, 12:59 PM	#8
Deftones Drives: 2012 RS/SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 873	Just powdercoat them and be done with it. A lot of wheels come with sub par finishes. I wouldn't look for any warranty, it's a waste of time. That's just me though. __________________

07-05-2014, 02:12 AM	#2
13blackLS Drives: 2013 camaro ls; 2005 rx8 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 577	Maybe some kind of chemical on the roads? May not be the cleaner or lack of craftsmanship...could just be something the wheel was exposed to while driving? If youve been using the wheel cleaner the whole time its probably not that...and its hard for companies to take responsibility if its not a mechanical failure...cause there is no way to prove something wasnt done/or exposed to the wheel....

07-15-2014, 02:24 PM	#5
meshamey Meshamey Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS / 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 303 View My Garage	Ya looks like a bonding issue. Dam I was getting ready to order a set. Maybe Ill just wait and see what your outcome is..

07-16-2014, 11:05 AM	#7
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	I have Rohanna's RC7's and I have no issues with the finish. The OP's issues is just poor paint work.

07-22-2014, 02:59 AM	#9
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,753 View My Garage	I could do that, but I would like for Rohana to admit their finish was mediocre __________________ In Oklahoma? Have a Camaro?! Join OkCamaro's on facebook! Blake https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

07-23-2014, 11:33 AM	#10
Chris14RS Drives: RRM RS v6 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United States Posts: 204	I was considering Rohana. Not anymore. They are not cheap and if they do not stand behind it they lost another customer. __________________ Magnaflow X - pipe MRT V2.0 CAI Intake BARTON SS Airlift Suspension V2 Niche Targa 20x10.5

08-01-2014, 04:30 AM	#12
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,753 View My Garage	I'm hoping to hear something from them. I don't believe they have a camaro5 account. Rims are not suppose to flake like this. I definitely do not recommend purchasing the RC-20's. __________________ In Oklahoma? Have a Camaro?! Join OkCamaro's on facebook! Blake https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

08-01-2014, 09:51 AM	#13
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	I don't know if you can purchase wheels or deal directly with Rohana. I think you have to go through a vendor. I'm sure if the vendor you bought them from brings this to their attention they might do something about it. I bought the RC7's and have no issues with the finish.