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Old Dec 28th, 2002, 07:50 AM
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Has anyone had a problem with the paint on their white alloys?
I have been back to the dealer with mine as the paint appears to be very thin, to the point where the edges look grey.
I have asked to meet the regional manager in January as they are not keen to change them and wondered if anyone else had the same problem?

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Old Dec 28th, 2002, 10:11 AM
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No Problem

I just give my rims a wipe once a week to keep them clean. I too was concerned when I ordered white wheels, I still like them. (Well the snow has started to fall so the wheel look like crap most of the time can't wait for the summer so they look good again)


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Can you take a photo of them clean and we'll all, I'm sure, give you our opinions!

My white (15" 8 spoke) alloys are nicely painted - very thick and tough. one year on and they still look as new when i make the effort to clean them properly!

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good idea will do.
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Different manufacurer?

I have three sets of white alloys one set with made in Italy stamped on them two sets with made in Austria - One of the sets (I can't remember which I'd have to check) are of a much inferiror quality to the others and also have greyish look around the edges

Did manufacturer change due to quality prob!?
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i too got those greyish look around the edges on all 4 wheels.
was wondering if its only me or for other people too.
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I have the 15" holeys with no problems.
They were made in Austria.
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the set with the bad paint, where were they made? and are everyone's with the bad paint, made in the same place
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