I will say members can still find it cheaper,I inquired one time when I wanted a set done for another vehicle and was quoated 125.00 a wheel including the sandblasting

 

 

Im definitely interested. Might wait a lil bit more but i would love rims like yours.

 

Hey since we're talking about rims and warranty with rim finishes, Cheryl, i had a question since you worked in Chevy before. i bought my car used and the person before had not taken care of his rims: therefore, curb rash and my polished finish faded, however, i am still under warranty, would chevy warranty me new rims?

Thanks!
-Francis

 

Its worth a shot...this company that I am talking about, Keystone Automotive, is able to fix curb rash as well. When I got my new stockers, Keystone was sent my original set which also had curb rash from when I got run off the road and they were able to fix it just fine...It honestly depends on the dealership...some dealerships have no problem replacing things when it comes to Warranty, and other dealers can be real ********, to put it blank, because in all honesty, GM is a pain in the ass when it comes to paying dealerships for warranty work - it takes a lot of leg-work on the dealerships part to make sure they get fully paid for things, and half the time they don't and that is why they bitch when they get warranty work. The way I look at it, is the dealership isn't going to want to replace your wheels for the curb rash, that was due to driver error obviously, but if your polished finish is fading, thats worth fighting. If your dealership where you bought the vehicle doesn't want to replace them, then I suggest another dealer. I was told at my dealership that we are entitled to 1 replacement set for the life of our warranty/vehicle. Good luck, and let me know if I can be of any help.

 

Dude, Cheryl, you're awesome. thanks for the info. i'll definitely try and fight for this. wish me luck!

p.s. your rims are awesome!

 

Got a call from Keystone Automotive today. Will have to call tomorrow and see what I need to do to get the exchange.

 

Im getting this done after the winter when i have a little money i can spend

 

Rick should pretty much do all the leg-work for you, but please let me know if I can help in any way...keep me updated!

 

Those of you who have contacted Keystone Automotive, you should be receiving your wheels soon...One of you were kind of waiting on me to switch out my old centercaps...Just put my new Gunmetal Chrome centercaps in last night when I put on my Baer Brake kit, so my old centercaps are getting sent out to get coated today. Im uploading pics to photobucket right now, I'll post them in here as well as my thread for the brake kit. Thanks for giving this company business, theres a few of you who have gone through with this process and I greatly appreciate it..you will not be let down..thanks for your patience, also!

 

Can ANYONE get a TSB number for the wheels. I have a bad feeling the dealer will say f-off and yea. You get the idea.

 

call me stupid, but what do you mean by TSB number?

Heres some pics...they're not the best, just took them today real quick and its cloudy and misty here...

 

The technical service bulletin number issued by GM

 

if nobody knows this, I will stop at the dealership I had this performed at where they have all my files and ask them to pull the service copy for me..I know I had a copy somewhere of the TSB but I don't know off hand where it is. I even posted this in an old thread on here, not sure if I included the TSB or not

 

I LOVE my gun metal rims on my silver ss it blend well and dont call more attention than the car in self nobody say nice rims william, they say nice car and after that they ask me if i got turbo? lol i guess the intercooler trow ppl off!!! except this old Chevy guy who want to buy the damn rims lol.........

 

if you can get the number I will <3 you forever

 

Thanks for the rep points!!

I dug out my repair order, and since I dont have a scanner at the house here, I'll just type exactly what it says if anyone is interested...

problem was checked out on August 3, 2006 (10,624 miles at the time)

Warranty issue #1024 - Called tec, spoke with Larry Raymer..wheel chip and peel due to wheel design and low profile tire with wheel outside of tire...chip when on back wheels...advise cll dvm if replacement wheel desired also hear f dealer that stripped color and thn clear coated...much cleaner lok and chips not as noticeable. Which ever way chosen - 1 tie only repair and damage will happen again on next set of wheels Richard Service Manager eplained to customer and advised she has record of complaint and doesn't need to decide right away and can think about case#9096960.


Document/Bulletin ID# 1841203
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Info-Refinishing Aluminum Wheels #99-08-51-007C

This buletin updates GeneralMotor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM doesnot endorse ay repairs that involvewelding, bending, straigtening, or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinihing of the wheel's coatings, using recommendd procedures, as allowed.

Evaluating Damage:
It is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspet the wheel for corrosin, scrapes, gouges, etc. The dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be reaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The dealer mst record the wheel ID stamp or the cast plat on the wheel in order to assure this requirement.

Aluminum Wheel Refinishing Recommendations:

-Chrome-plated aluminum wheels- re-plating tese wheels is not recommended

-Polished aluminum wheels - these whels have a polyester or acrylic clearcoat on them. If the clearcoat is damaged, refinishing is possible. However, therequired refinishig process cannot be performed in the dealer environment.

-Painted Aluminum Wheels - These wheels are painted using a primer, color coat,and clearcoat procedure. If the paint is damaged, refinishing is possible. As with polishd wheels, all original coatings must be removed first. Media blasting is recommended. Refer to GM ALuminum Refinishing Bulletin #53-17-03A for repainting of this type of wheel.

-Bright, machined aluminum wheels - These wheels hve a polyester or acrylc clearcoat on them. In some caes, the recessed "pocket" areas of the wheel may be painted Surface refinishing is possible. The wheel must be totally tripped by media blasing or other suitable means. The wheel should be resurfaced by using a sanding process rather than a machining process. This allows the least amount of material to be removed.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any re-machining process that removes aluminum. This could affect the dimensions and function of the wheel.

Painting is an option to re-clearcoating polished and bright machined aluminum wheels. Paint will better mask any surface imperfections and is somewhat more durable that clearcoat alone. GM recommends using Corsican SILVER WAEQ9283 for a fine 'aluminum-like" look or Sparkle SILVER WA9967 for a very bright look. As an option, the body colo may also be used. When using any of the painting options, it is recommendedthat all four wheels be refinished in order to aintain color uniformity. Refer to GM Aluminum Refinishing Bulletin #53-1-03A for specific procedures and product recommendations.
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So can i go to my dealer in jersey and tell them i want it done at keystone and get the chrome gunmetal rims or somethin different then jus polished?

 

yea i would like to know that also

 

yes sir...its actually a really simple process...you actually dont send your car to Keystone...the service manager contacts Rick at Keystone and you get sent a new set of stockers re-finished to your liking at N/C to you or the dealership since it is a warranty issue (if you are still under warranty, that is)...the only thing you need to do is tell the service manager the information I provided you above, making sure they know it is NO EXTRA COST to them, GM Warranty covers it all...Rick Mazees will fully explain everything to them...then when the dealership receives your wheels, they will call you to schedule an appointment to get them mounted and balanced and you MUST do this at the dealership so it can be documented for GM in order for the dealership to get paid.

I used to work for a Chevrolet dealership, and my father is the Assistant Service Manager at the same dealership I worked for, so I know exactly how warranty works and OUR WHEELS ARE COVERED.....print out the bulletin I pasted above in case the dealership tries to give you a hard time.

 

Thank you so much.

 

Is keystone the place they always use, even in north jersey or do i have to ask them to send the rims there? And do i tell the dealership wat kinda rims i want?

And theres one problem. I dropped my wheel lock key on my rim and it took of some paint and put a lil dent in it. Can that still be refinished?

 

Damn it why aren’t my wheels pealing it was assembled April 06

 

How do you like the Baer Brakes Cheryl?

 

Its not the place every dealership uses, I just know a few people over at Keystone very well and like dealing with them because it is no headache...they do excellent work and highly recommend them...you dont send your wheels there, you get a brand new set...and in question to the dent and paint chip, they can fix that to their best ability also

you can get other finishes as well, this was just a brand new finish I was the "guinea pig" so to speak.

I don't have them fully broken in yet, but so far they are great! I love the appearance & performance of the brakes