Alloy marks

[Holden17]

Could anyone please tell me the likely cause of these marks on the alloys of a VF1 CalaisV which is just about to come out of warranty (coming up 3 yrs old with under 30k on the clock)?

The marks are on all 4 alloys but this one is the worst - definitely not gutter rash.
The marks seem permanent and I'm not sure if they have got worse over time as it is not my car.

I'm mainly wondering what could be the cause and if it is likely to be claimable under warranty?

 

[dgp]

I had the exact same problem on my CalaisV wheels. It is caused by moisture getting under the clear coat in the manufacturing process (Thailand).
My spare in the boot was fine, but all four on the car were replaced under warranty. I have a post on it somewhere.

 

[Holden17]

Hey thanks for that dgp - much appreciated!
So I'm figuring the Dealer will probably know nothing about it but I'll look for your thread.
Cheers!

 

[dgp]

Here is my thread
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/strange-marks-on-wheels.249321/#post-2785272

 

[ndwalters]

Hey thanks for that dgp - much appreciated!
So I'm figuring the Dealer will probably know nothing about it but I'll look for your thread.
Cheers!

Love to know how you get on with the dealer

 

[dgp]

It's a manufacturing fault, you shouldn't have any problem having them replaced.

 

[Holden17]

It's a manufacturing fault, you shouldn't have any problem having them replaced.

Yes, thanks heaps guys - it goes in Tues for the final service before it comes out of warranty on 31/12.
Will be interesting to see how they handle this - a couple of the rims have quite bad gutter rash yet the rest of the vehicle (Prussian Steel) is spotless and obviously well cared for and averaging less than 10k per year for the 3 years.
As it is not due to wear & tear I'm not sure they can refuse a arrant claim? (Try as they may). To replace I'm wondering if they would try & source rims in similar condition - without the corrosion of course- or would they be obliged to provide new? - & would that mean possibly having to resort to VF2 rims (not pushing for this as the current ones look classy on the CalaisV I reckon).

 

[Holden17]

Love to know how you get on with the dealer

Will be sure to let you know ndw... this close to Christmas I'm expecting any follow through to be delayed some weeks into the new year.

 

[dgp]

If you have some bad gutter rash, they might source second hand. My rims were immaculate apart from the strange lines under the clear coat.
In reality though, the rims are not that expensive.

 

[vfssstorm]

Here is my thread
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/strange-marks-on-wheels.249321/#post-2785272

Hey dgp. Just want to know if you were the first owner because iv'e got the same problem but i am the 2nd owner.Would I be covered by Warranty,Iv'e still got about 7 months left. I noticed it at 16,000km. Car has done 34,500km