Alloy Wheels - Precautions On Aftermarket Chroming

Classification:
WT92-001



Section:
Wheel & Tire



Models:
All



Reference:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN ITB92-069



Date:
December 22, 1992



AFTERMARKET CHROMING OF INFINITI ALLOY WHEELS


SERVICE INFORMATION

The Original Equipment Alloy Wheels on Infiniti vehicles are specifically developed in order to achieve the Infiniti design and performance standards. These Original Equipment wheels are also subject to rigorous testing procedure's to ensure they meet Infiniti's standards.

Infiniti cannot ensure that Original Equipment Alloy Wheels which are subjected to aftermarket chroming meet these same standards, and therefore Infiniti does not recommend the use of such wheels, nor does Infiniti make any representations concerning their performance.

Indeed, if these Original Equipment Alloy Wheels are subjected to aftermarket chroming, there are serious potential problems which may occur as a result of the chroming process:

1. The chroming process removes the original paint coating by "burning" or "chemical" methods, both of which cause the alloy surface to be changed. The application of chrome plating has to be controlled correctly, as the alloy can be harmed by a poorly controlled process.

2. Overall aftermarket chroming may degrade the durability, long term appearance, and may affect safety and performance of the wheels.

Accordingly, Infiniti recommends that Original Equipment Wheels NOT be chrome plated.

Please consult the Infiniti Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual pertaining to the Dealer's responsibility when altering or modifying vehicles.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Note that damage to Infiniti Alloy road wheels due to any non-factory-authorized process such as chroming, is the responsibility of the customer, and is not covered by the Infiniti Warranty, please consult the "Infiniti Warranty Information Booklet" for specific details.