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-----Why do chrome wheels become pitted?
I have read your helpful explanation re:peeling chrome. Does the same theory apply to chrome wheels that are pitting? I also have experienced the same song and dance from the dealership on an Infinity FX45 that is only 6 mos. old. Their excuse was that I live too close to the beach and cannot expect the wheels to maintain a perfect appearance. They suggest that I chrome polish and wax the wheels on a regular basis to mitigate any further pitting and dulling. What is your expert opinion ⇦ huh? on this matter?
Thank you,
hobbyist - Malibu, California, USA
2004
A. Hi Shary. Pitting is a more difficult issue than peeling. As I said in that other response, peeling always comes from improper preparation and plating, not from environmental exposure. Pitting can come from either. But if you have done nothing abusive to the wheels beyond living near the beach, the dealer should be ashamed to sell something with an Infinity name on it that is ugly within 6 months. I would suggest that you contact an Infinity regional representative who may determine that the plating was a dealer added option that is making Infinity look bad and who may tell the dealer to fix it without the need for small claims court.
Best of luck.
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