paint problem when balancing
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paint problem when balancing
I just got a brand new set of ALT Ciber wheels mounted and balanced. When i went back to pick them up the shop showed me that when balancing the paint chipped around the center cap. They said they do painted wheels all the time without issue. They showed me have it looks like there is debrise inside the center bore and that caused the paint to chip off. Are they BS'ing me or should i take it up with the wheel company?
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It's probably the wheel shop's fault.
I brought my BBS wheels to a garage near me that had a roadforce system. In mounting the tires, the mounting device digs some pretty nasty teeth into the inside of the wheel. A halfway competent tech would NOT have done that to a nice wheel.
What to do... Pointed it out, acted very unhappy (did not require Sean Connery skills at this point), and had them cut 1/2 off the mounting and balancing fee.
I'd rather not have the little gouges and have paid full price, but time generally resists running backwards so I live with it.
Does the paint chipping show or is it hidden? If it shows, I'd really kick up a major fuss (my little teeth marks are hidden).
Good luck.
What to do... Pointed it out, acted very unhappy (did not require Sean Connery skills at this point), and had them cut 1/2 off the mounting and balancing fee.
I'd rather not have the little gouges and have paid full price, but time generally resists running backwards so I live with it.
Does the paint chipping show or is it hidden? If it shows, I'd really kick up a major fuss (my little teeth marks are hidden).
Good luck.
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