Ghia Alloy Wheels

[raymac]

does anybody know if ford has sorted out the problem with the laquer coming off these (2001 model) or are they still s

[mumof4]

No idea...all i know is that mine are crap..why..are fords doing something about them?on the 2001 model?

[raymac]

No idea...all i know is that mine are crap..why..are fords doing something about them?on the 2001 model?

i put 2001 model as that is what i have, as they must know that the were rubbish after all the comebacks i was wondering if they had cured the problem or are they still pants :)

[mumof4]

out of my 4 alloys..only one looks ok with no peeling of the laquer..one of mine has no laquer left on it. :)

[NikpV]

..one of mine has no laquer left on it. :)

 

nearside front by any chance :) B)

[Ivor_E_Tower]

All 5 on mine look c4*#

 

It's because they are "diamond cut" - highly polished machined surface and the lacquer has a hard job keying to the smooth metal finish. ind you, all 4 of my centre caps are also badly peeling, probably from dealers trying to pry them off rather than using the special tool in the boot. WIth the age of the car, I'm just a bit reluctant to spend money on the wheels as it will add no value come trade-in time, should I ever be in a position to trade it in.

[jkspoff]

I have heard from a mate of mine that for about

[mikej]

I must be lucky as i don't have any pealing or marks on my 2001 ghia alloys (Gassed and giving an equivalent of 57 mpg around town not bad from a 2.3 bus !)

[Denis]

I have heard from a mate of mine that for about

[JRL]

I got mine powder coated for