Stock Enkei

Xtremist · Oct 21, 2009, 05:58 PM

I'm having some major paint issues with my stock Enkei's, paint is bubbling up near the center cap, spokes and even on the backs of the rims!!! This isn't Mitsubishi fault, where do I go to resolve these issues, they can't lean on the anti perforation as these are aluminum wheels and we all know their not suppose to rust lol, do I contact Mitsubishi or Enkei??? Any ideas would be great!

DJ Christian · Oct 21, 2009, 06:13 PM

It is a warranty issue with Mitsu I believe, back to the dealer!

Xtremist · Oct 21, 2009, 06:34 PM

I took my Winter tires/stock rims off in the spring and they looked a little rough, paint was bubbling and so forth (very minimal). I cleaned them up and covered them with a blanket... I live in Ohio and the weathers starting to get colder and I can feel the snow flakes coming on, so I pulled them out and they look terrible! I do have curb rash on two of them, one very, very small and the other noticeable, but the paint is effected on all 4 wheels, center caps and spokes namely, however it's even spread so far as the outer lip on the back side. I'm sure their going to try and fight me tooth and nail over this... If any of you guys are experiencing this, please by all means post pictures and info as I can use to our advantage, in hopes they will be warranted!

scottatyamaha · Oct 21, 2009, 07:09 PM

What product were you using to clean them? Most likley you used something too harsh and not good for aluminum wheels.

Bluefire · Oct 21, 2009, 10:00 PM

bubbling seems like they were exposed to some corrosive chemicals. If the paint was no good it would probably just flake or chip off..

Xtremist · Oct 21, 2009, 11:21 PM

Never used anything to clean them with, rather than dish washing soap. I seen someone else was having issues on the board as well.

Methodical4u · Oct 21, 2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Xtremist

Never used anything to clean them with, rather than dish washing soap. I seen someone else was having issues on the board as well.

yep... me, and i'm going to my dealer soon to get the hood latch cable replaced and then talk to them about the wheel.

Rome-Evo · Oct 24, 2009, 03:37 AM

if they are stock enkei rims.. i would hit up mitsu fasr and see if they are still under warranty. If so you should get them replaced for free.. if not.. look at spending about 825.00 a wheel not to include the tires.

Brsox10288 · Oct 24, 2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluefire

bubbling seems like they were exposed to some corrosive chemicals. If the paint was no good it would probably just flake or chip off..

Bubbling is usually caused from the wrong prep for them being painted. If the wheels were painted at the factory and had some type of oils/ greases on it, it will cause it eventually to bubble because it does not have something that it can bond too.

imboostinnow · Oct 24, 2009, 08:22 AM

you could always re-paint them ..
i know this is a little off topic but does anyone know if enkei has center cap that fit the stock gsr rims with there logo on them insted of the mitsu diamonds ? thanks and good luck with paint issue

chriswolf81 · Oct 24, 2009, 10:27 AM

You can also get the wheels powdercoated, that's what I will do. $50 per wheel.

Xtremist · Oct 26, 2009, 12:34 PM

Went to the dealership today, they took some pictures and I'm waiting to hear from the Mitsubishi rep. May GOD be with me!!!!

dboz · Oct 26, 2009, 08:53 PM

That dealer must hate you!

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**atombomb33** · Oct 28, 2009, 10:13 AM

Good luck. It should be covered.

I'm moving this to the Evo X wheel/tires section since it will help other members more-so if it's in that section.

Please post up the decision once you hear from the dealership!

Xtremist · Yesterday, 09:08 AM

Mitsubishi replaced my rims, Dec 2nd I go to get them swapped out! And people say their warranties stink, HAH!