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Rallyman6 · 11-07-2009, 04:15 PM

I have the regional rep going to take a look. The slide pins are also rusty - i have only 3100 miles on the car.

Anyone else have these issues?

TonyNo · 11-07-2009, 04:16 PM

Yup. Fronts are still shiny, rears are flattening out.

Rallyman6 · 11-07-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyNo

Yup. Fronts are still shiny, rears are flattening out.

mine are really bad

Ltdodge · 11-07-2009, 06:38 PM

did you clean them with one of those spray and wash cleaners for wheels? because those things are bad for wheels and stuff since they are acid based.

by the look of the weights on the wheel, it looks like you used one of those products

Gotthat02fire · 11-07-2009, 06:56 PM

How long has it been since you washed your Camaro???? Not trying to be a dick but I have had no problems!!! How many miles are on your Camaro????

themossman · 11-07-2009, 07:08 PM

wheel cleaner=bad

thesnoopster · 11-07-2009, 07:16 PM

Its the wheel cleaner...... I used that crap once and saw it changing

, so I stopped using it and just use regular car wash when i clean the wheels.

TonyNo · 11-07-2009, 08:01 PM

No wheel cleaner for me, so... I'll check with the dealer on Monday.

mnywstr · 11-07-2009, 08:40 PM

These wheels are the easiest to clean out of all the cars I have had. I can literally reach in and wash the insides of the wheels I just use a dedicated lambskin mitt with zaino car wash. If you need to use a wheel cleaner make sure it is clear coat safe such as Griots green wheel cleaner.

newagemuscle · 11-08-2009, 04:19 PM

I just messed mine up about one hour ago. I used simple green. 250 miles on the car and they now look like crap. I guess they will be going in for powder coating sooner than I thought.

Rallyman6 · 11-13-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gotthat02fire

How long has it been since you washed your Camaro???? Not trying to be a dick but I have had no problems!!! How many miles are on your Camaro????

I have 3400 miles on my car I DO NOT USE WHEEL CLEANER and I wash my car at least once a week.
I had the regional GM rep look at my car and he agreed that shouldnt happen. He took photos and is sending them to the engineers in MI.
I will let you all know what they say.

tlc9193 · 11-13-2009, 09:20 AM

Rallyman, ditto.. I wash very often and never used any wheel cleaners, i have about 9,000 miles and mine look that way also. thought it was normal from the brake dust or something. thanks for checking this out and look forward to what they say.

Rogue Leader · 11-13-2009, 09:37 AM

Mine do as well... Its the heat of the calipers combined with the dust and the wheel cleaner. Its rare that calipers can stay shiny unless they have a smooth coat on the outside and even then....

OBSSEST · 11-13-2009, 10:47 PM

I'm thinking it's a natural wear item. If I had to bet, I'd say GM will tell you something similar. The calipers never had a show finish in the first place. I think if you want that look you are going to have to $$$ for a powder finish.

markssylver · 11-26-2009, 11:57 AM

my calipers arent doing that but on one of them the cheverolet is wearing off of it i wash once a week using the zaino and noticed it

Gunmetal · 11-27-2009, 02:17 PM

I really hope they didnt skimp on the brake pads themselves. If so, Im gonna replace with some serious performance pads asap.

camaroincarolina · 11-27-2009, 03:02 PM

Mine look really bad, too. I took my car to the dealer and they said there was no bulletin out on it. I guess I have no choice but to have them powder coated.

11-07-2009, 04:15 PM	#1
Rallyman6 Member Drives: '10 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, Roof Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wellesley Hills, MA Posts: 848 View My Garage	Calipers turned dust grey - Anyone else? I have the regional rep going to take a look. The slide pins are also rusty - i have only 3100 miles on the car. Anyone else have these issues? __________________ 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, 6MT, IO Interior, Roof, Eibach Sways, BC Coilovers, BMR Swing arms,Barton Short Shift, BBK LT's, GMPP exhaust, Hi-Flow Cats, MAST Stage 2 Cam, CAI = 497RWHP Last edited by Rallyman6; 11-07-2009 at 04:30 PM.

11-07-2009, 06:38 PM	#4
Ltdodge Drives: 2008 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oviedo, Florida Posts: 890	did you clean them with one of those spray and wash cleaners for wheels? because those things are bad for wheels and stuff since they are acid based. by the look of the weights on the wheel, it looks like you used one of those products __________________ Last edited by Ltdodge; 11-07-2009 at 07:00 PM.

11-07-2009, 07:08 PM	#6
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,389	wheel cleaner=bad __________________ Car is for sale --->http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158486 Current Summary: Engine:Phase One-(All work by Vengeance Racing): Custom Cam, AR Headers, ported throttle body, ported intake, custom tune, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, under drive pulley, thermostat, Vararam CAI, C5R timing chain, Melling oil pump catch can, breather, MagnaFlow Sport Axle Back Suspension: Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, Pfadt drop springs Other: MGW Shifter, Custom Paint my build journal ---->http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30057

11-07-2009, 07:16 PM	#7
thesnoopster Drives: '10 SIM SS/A6 - '12 SIM Equinox LT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,619	Its the wheel cleaner...... I used that crap once and saw it changing , so I stopped using it and just use regular car wash when i clean the wheels. __________________ 2010 SIM Camaro 1SS/A6 Mods: "93 Octane and a baby seat..." TunedByFrost/EFI Performance,LLC @ PAS "You gotta love me ... or leave me alone"

11-08-2009, 04:19 PM	#10
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 1,987 View My Garage	I just messed mine up about one hour ago. I used simple green. 250 miles on the car and they now look like crap. I guess they will be going in for powder coating sooner than I thought. __________________

11-07-2009, 04:16 PM	#2
TonyNo Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT, IBM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 986	Yup. Fronts are still shiny, rears are flattening out.

11-07-2009, 06:56 PM	#5
Gotthat02fire Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Williamsport,PA Posts: 2,134 View My Garage	How long has it been since you washed your Camaro???? Not trying to be a dick but I have had no problems!!! How many miles are on your Camaro????

11-07-2009, 08:01 PM	#8
TonyNo Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT, IBM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 986	No wheel cleaner for me, so... I'll check with the dealer on Monday.

11-07-2009, 08:40 PM	#9
mnywstr Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 42	These wheels are the easiest to clean out of all the cars I have had. I can literally reach in and wash the insides of the wheels I just use a dedicated lambskin mitt with zaino car wash. If you need to use a wheel cleaner make sure it is clear coat safe such as Griots green wheel cleaner.

11-13-2009, 09:20 AM	#12
tlc9193 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 322 View My Garage	Rallyman, ditto.. I wash very often and never used any wheel cleaners, i have about 9,000 miles and mine look that way also. thought it was normal from the brake dust or something. thanks for checking this out and look forward to what they say.

11-13-2009, 09:37 AM	#13
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,582 View My Garage	Mine do as well... Its the heat of the calipers combined with the dust and the wheel cleaner. Its rare that calipers can stay shiny unless they have a smooth coat on the outside and even then.... __________________ I'm Brick Tamland. People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks. Years later, a doctor will tell me that I have an I.Q. of 48 and am what some people call mentally retarded. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - Daily Driver 1996 GMC Sierra 2500 SLT - Tow Vehicle 1993 Volkswagen Fox - Race Car (yes seriously) "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

11-13-2009, 10:47 PM	#14
OBSSEST Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS, Black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 413	I'm thinking it's a natural wear item. If I had to bet, I'd say GM will tell you something similar. The calipers never had a show finish in the first place. I think if you want that look you are going to have to $$$ for a powder finish.

11-26-2009, 11:57 AM	#15
markssylver Drives: 95 bbb impala ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: md Posts: 329	my calipers arent doing that but on one of them the cheverolet is wearing off of it i wash once a week using the zaino and noticed it __________________ 10.56@134mph ADM BUILT AND TUNED CGM 2SS RS ADM/LPE 417 with ported heads/inconel vavles gt11 cam ADM ported maggie with 14 rib rear 10 rib front pulleys ADM fuel system and race air intake ADM/LPE ZR1 clutch /pedalreturn spring ADM billet aluminum valve covers /RPM LEVEL 6 TR6060 LPE HD 241mm diff with 3:45 gears HD axles and d/s ADM widened wheels with 315nitto nt05s Bogart 17 dragwheels CTS-V front 6 piston brakes Pedders HD subframe/differential bushings alignment kit 27/32mm sways Supercar coilovers 683RWHP/650RWTQ

11-27-2009, 02:17 PM	#16
Gunmetal Drives: Cyber Grey 1SS/RS w/Body Kit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Swansea, Illinois Posts: 389	I really hope they didnt skimp on the brake pads themselves. If so, Im gonna replace with some serious performance pads asap.

11-27-2009, 03:02 PM	#17
camaroincarolina Drives: 1SS Aqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 252 View My Garage	Mine look really bad, too. I took my car to the dealer and they said there was no bulletin out on it. I guess I have no choice but to have them powder coated.

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