What could cause this?
12-16-2001, 01:23 PM
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What could cause this?
A chrome wheel that is starting to bubble!!
TIA,
Jack
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Red '99 Z28
MTI clear lid w/ Holley Powershot air filter, Hotchkis STB, Thunder Racing red MAF ends, BMR LCAs, Granatelli PHR, Eibach Pro-kit, J&M SFCs, 17" chrome SS wheels, SS spoiler, Pro 5.0 shifter w/ Lou's short stick & Corsa catback...
TIA,
Jack
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Red '99 Z28
MTI clear lid w/ Holley Powershot air filter, Hotchkis STB, Thunder Racing red MAF ends, BMR LCAs, Granatelli PHR, Eibach Pro-kit, J&M SFCs, 17" chrome SS wheels, SS spoiler, Pro 5.0 shifter w/ Lou's short stick & Corsa catback...
12-16-2001, 02:57 PM
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What causes this is a defect in the chroming process itself, when the metal is being chromed and going thru the many plating steps it takes to get to the final plate, if contamination in the way of dirt or grease gets between on layer of brass or so forth, the chrome may pop off one day.
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12-16-2001, 05:03 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by JackZ.Twenty8:
So this should be covered under warranty, as it is a factory defect?!
thanks Kevin..</font>
So this should be covered under warranty, as it is a factory defect?!
thanks Kevin..</font>
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