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RobZL1580 · 10-01-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Faster12

I thought I was the only guy with this issue. I noticed this the first time I washed my car. I really would be interested in seeing GM's response.

Nope, I noticed mine after the first wash too, but thought I did not clean well enough, so the next time I washed them even better and still the same problem.

It appears to be a common problem, so let's see how Chevrolet responds.

DarkneSS · 10-01-2012, 05:56 PM

I'd imagine that's from a tool and a lack of care when bolting the rims on and off. dont the rims need to be taken off by the dealer to remove those spacers or whatever prior to delivery?

04ssSilverado · 10-02-2012, 12:01 AM

Thought I was overreacting.

alyssasdad · 10-02-2012, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hercules

I meant nothing about your wheels and the cleaning of them. That comment was actually addressed to me, I'm not doing a good enough job. I just have to do a better job cleaning and watch since it's not happening to everyone right away.

Things should be taken care of now, I see Brandon chimed in and is going to try and help. Good Luck!

I understand brother!! Im sure your doing a good job for a normal car,but for a car that puts off 12lbs of brake dust per wheel per 10 miles of driving time its near impossible to keep them clean!!! But they sure look good!!!

Speedforhire · 10-02-2012, 10:12 AM

The wheels look like that as a result of a poor paint process. I have the bright forged wheels on my 2013 also and they look good in the wheel lug recesses. Not as shiny as the outside, but they look okay.

.......best pic I have right now.

HDRDTD · 10-02-2012, 10:57 AM

To me it just looks like typical brake dust accumulation or it's become imbedded in the paint.

That area around teh lug nut is difficult to get in and scrub. At least for me.

JT3640 · 10-02-2012, 06:06 PM

I have the exact same thing I thought it was something I did during one of the many many times I cleaned her up.

01pewterz28 · 10-02-2012, 09:20 PM

I believe it's from water settling in the lug nut area a combination of left over brake dust coming off the lugs settling with the water plus thin paint on the wheels causing the eating away of the paint.

The only 2 ways to prevent this is use compressed air each time the wheel is wet or get some of the 3M material they use for the clear bra and custom cut it for the lug areas.

Nailn it · 10-02-2012, 10:14 PM

Mine is definitely a paint issue. Bare metal showing with a little overspray. There's no denying it. I didn't make a big deal because eventually going aftermarket and using these for some slicks!

BOWTIEBOB · 10-02-2012, 10:28 PM

I have the same wheels (20" 5 spoke bright alum.) on my 2013 ZL1 Convt. Although I do not have this problem it can be caused by several things I have encountered before. Factory defect by improper coating protection. I have also seen brand new alum. wheels permanently damaged during dealer delivery prep. by utilization of improper low ph acidic chrome cleaner being used to clean the aluminum clear-coated surface. This damage is covered by the 36/36 bumper to bumper warranty for external corrosion on outer surfaces of vehicle. Do not let anyone jerk you around. Threaten them w/ arbitration if you are not given new wheels. You paid mucho bucks for new, undamaged, not repaired by refinishing by an outside source. Such a repair is only covered for 90 days. Insist on NEW wheels. I am on my third set of chrome wheels on my 2009 Avalanche LTZ that corroded and the new replacements were already pitted when they put them on. That is how I became so familiar with dealing with the dealers and Chevrolet. If they give you new wheels, do not clean w/ household cleaners, scour pads or any commercial wheel cleaner (especially those designed to dissolve brake pad dust) that is labeled for use on anything other than coated aluminum wheels. Good luck!

FINALLYSATISFIED · 10-02-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by YUBslow

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!

+1

All seriousness I hope you guys get everything worked out.

2012ZL1 · 10-02-2012, 11:41 PM

looks like damage from agressive wheel cleaner not rinsed off properly.

My wheels are the bright wheels, and other than brake dust between washings, they look great.

01pewterz28 · 10-03-2012, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

looks like damage from agressive wheel cleaner not rinsed off properly.

My wheels are the bright wheels, and other than brake dust between washings, they look great.

I use soap and water only on mine others have posted that is all they use as well.

Pgoldston · 10-03-2012, 01:20 PM

Its a paint issue! There are several sets of wheels both aluminum and black that have the exact same powder coating issue

10-02-2012, 09:20 PM	#36
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,494 View My Garage	I believe it's from water settling in the lug nut area a combination of left over brake dust coming off the lugs settling with the water plus thin paint on the wheels causing the eating away of the paint. The only 2 ways to prevent this is use compressed air each time the wheel is wet or get some of the 3M material they use for the clear bra and custom cut it for the lug areas. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

10-03-2012, 01:20 PM	#42
Pgoldston Drives: 1999 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 112	Its a paint issue! There are several sets of wheels both aluminum and black that have the exact same powder coating issue __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you cant force people to look at the data

10-01-2012, 05:56 PM	#30
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	I'd imagine that's from a tool and a lack of care when bolting the rims on and off. dont the rims need to be taken off by the dealer to remove those spacers or whatever prior to delivery?

10-02-2012, 12:01 AM	#31
04ssSilverado Drives: above `12 zl1 #780 Join Date: May 2009 Location: holly-springs,nc Posts: 197	Thought I was overreacting.

10-02-2012, 10:12 AM	#33
Speedforhire Drives: 2013 GRAND SPORT (aka: EREBUS) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 143	The wheels look like that as a result of a poor paint process. I have the bright forged wheels on my 2013 also and they look good in the wheel lug recesses. Not as shiny as the outside, but they look okay. .......best pic I have right now.

10-02-2012, 10:57 AM	#34
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	To me it just looks like typical brake dust accumulation or it's become imbedded in the paint. That area around teh lug nut is difficult to get in and scrub. At least for me.

10-02-2012, 06:06 PM	#35
JT3640 Drives: 2012 ZL1, 2012 QX56 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 130	I have the exact same thing I thought it was something I did during one of the many many times I cleaned her up.

10-02-2012, 10:14 PM	#37
Nailn it Drives: 2013 ZL1 Ashen Gray / Manual Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 208	Mine is definitely a paint issue. Bare metal showing with a little overspray. There's no denying it. I didn't make a big deal because eventually going aftermarket and using these for some slicks!

10-02-2012, 10:28 PM	#38
BOWTIEBOB BOWTIEBOB Drives: 13&17 ZL1,13 427,11 SS,15 Z06,19ZR1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 98 View My Garage	I have the same wheels (20" 5 spoke bright alum.) on my 2013 ZL1 Convt. Although I do not have this problem it can be caused by several things I have encountered before. Factory defect by improper coating protection. I have also seen brand new alum. wheels permanently damaged during dealer delivery prep. by utilization of improper low ph acidic chrome cleaner being used to clean the aluminum clear-coated surface. This damage is covered by the 36/36 bumper to bumper warranty for external corrosion on outer surfaces of vehicle. Do not let anyone jerk you around. Threaten them w/ arbitration if you are not given new wheels. You paid mucho bucks for new, undamaged, not repaired by refinishing by an outside source. Such a repair is only covered for 90 days. Insist on NEW wheels. I am on my third set of chrome wheels on my 2009 Avalanche LTZ that corroded and the new replacements were already pitted when they put them on. That is how I became so familiar with dealing with the dealers and Chevrolet. If they give you new wheels, do not clean w/ household cleaners, scour pads or any commercial wheel cleaner (especially those designed to dissolve brake pad dust) that is labeled for use on anything other than coated aluminum wheels. Good luck!

10-02-2012, 11:41 PM	#40
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	looks like damage from agressive wheel cleaner not rinsed off properly. My wheels are the bright wheels, and other than brake dust between washings, they look great.