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First tire rotation.......
Went for first tire rotation today (6k miles), went to wash truck and noticed they scratched and gouged all 4 trims where they took center caps off.
Now before I go RIP ntb a new one, there's ways to take those off without damaging rims correct? https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c23372e1a4.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2fcb920e66.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1c476e1d63.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7595ea27d9.jpg |
That's why I do it myself. Hard to find anyone that give a crap about doing a good job anymore.
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Of course there is a easy way to not scratch I use a microfibre cloth on rim pry off cap. Never any damage |
Realize you’re fired up but you might have better luck asking them to resolve the issue rather than ripping them. Sorry to see the damage. Good luck. |
Originally Posted by thewholetruth
(Post 18558528)
Realize you’re fired up but you might have better luck asking them to resolve the issue rather than ripping them. Sorry to see the damage. Good luck. That's the plan. Now that calmed down. Now better replace rims lol. 60k to have crappy rims cause idiot didn't do properly not acceptable. |
Every time I take a vehicle in to have any work done, major or minor, I clean it. My thought is that the person working on it will notice how clean it is, see that I care, and try to keep it that way. Makes sense to me but has never worked out. Either there is new damage like you're experiencing, or its dirtier than when I dropped it off. Wheres the pride and care these days.
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I always pop my own center caps off. Its still very difficult to not damage the finish on the wheels even when you use a rag. To be honest the wheels are a terrible design in reguards to prying the caps off. Best i figure it would be best if i scratched my wheels as opposed to someone else. I do agree that no one in the automotive service idustry takes pride in what they do anymore. Its honestly insane. |
Sorry to learn of your wheel damage. I rotate my own due to past poor experience with multiple tire shops. This won't fix your rims, but it may help others avoid such scratches. Made this device to remove the caps on my 20" KR wheels ...
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...953543fcef.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...6247947b23.jpg |
Originally Posted by cficare
(Post 18558594)
Sorry to learn of your wheel damage. I rotate my own due to past poor experience with multiple tire shops. This won't fix your rims, but it may help others avoid such scratches. Made this device to remove the caps on my 20" KR wheels ...
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...953543fcef.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...6247947b23.jpg Nice tool !!!! Could you give some details on what you used to make it ? Have you considered a side job making and selling it ? Nice widget !!! :-X22 |
Originally Posted by RONMCHUGH
(Post 18558662)
Nice tool !!!! Could you give some details on what you used to make it ? Have you considered a side job making and selling it ? Nice widget !!! :-X22
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Originally Posted by Zchludil
(Post 18558682)
Ditto! I would definitely buy one. |
Thanks! Made it from a 1/4" thick x 2" diameter steel ring and some 1/2" x 1/8" steel flat bar from Ace Hardware. Beat the bar into shape, cut a section off to leave the hook, grind the chrome off the ring and weld. After using the OEM lug wrench to remove the caps, I figured that rubber covered tip would not last long and would start scratching the rim. Plus it was awkward to get it into the cap's slot. I can now keep one hand on the cap to prevent it from falling onto the ground while using the lug wrench with the other hand. Make and sell it? I'm afraid my hourly rate for such work would make for poor or zero sales. :p
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Id buy one too! Had my wheels rotated for the first time yesterday. Came out of Lowes today and saw they forgot to swap the center caps....lol. Maybe its better they didnt.....
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Originally Posted by Spooledsrt
(Post 18558710)
Id buy one too! Had my wheels rotated for the first time yesterday. Came out of Lowes today and saw they forgot to swap the center caps....lol. Maybe its better they didnt.....
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Originally Posted by thewholetruth
(Post 18558717)
what do you mean by that? Why would they swap the caps? |
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