TRD PRO wheels center cap letter paint peeling!

[Pathfinder5243]

So my brand new TRD PRO wheels are already having issues. I washed my truck yesterday and while I was washing the wheels I noticed the red paint on the center cap TRD logo peeling off.

I didn't pressure wash it or run it through an auto wash. Because of my rack I can't use auto washes.

I'm driving to the dealer on my lunch break to see what they'll do. I hope they replace the cap under warranty.

 

[Pathfinder5243]

I spoke with the dealer and they're ordering me a new center cap under warranty. The parts manager stated that this is the first he's heard of this and that hopefully it's just a fluke.

 

[steanson]

Not a fluke. Mine is peeling worse than your pic.
Only the driver front, but pretty bad. Started after a couple weeks in the snow/ice, but still.
Not sure where to take mine, as I set up my purchase through a leasing company, so I guess I get to "pick" my dealer! They're gonna love me....

 

[JPA2002]

My left front doing the same thing!

 

[Bstrom]

Wheel caps are the most neglected OEM part there is! The very first thing I did after buying my '99 was paint those caps.

 

[TRDPRO]

Same thing here. Rear passenger. Dealership visit soon.

 

[Coldduck]

That sucks I'm glad they are replacing it. I'll have to keep an eye on mine

 

[toyo]

They changed the process in mid summer. If you get a new one it will be different.

 

[TRDPRO]

Cap # 2&3 are bad too now.

 

[loafer]

factory paint and your kitchen oven on low for an hour or two.for a back up only of course or for severe weather and season changes

 

[TRDPRO]

factory paint and your kitchen oven on low for an hour or two.for a back up only of course or for severe weather and season changes

They gave me all the old ones so I may have to do that. Not sure what temp the plastics will start to warp

 

[loafer]

They gave me all the old ones so I may have to do that. Not sure what temp the plastics will start to warp

they should be ok in the oven on its lowest setting just leave the door cracked use a kitchen tool stuffed in the door hole to keep the door open. that plastic is pretty tough.

 

[nguyenn]

Powdered Coat flake off on my wheels. SMH....

 

[Slodrivr]

I was just about to order a set of these wheels. Does anyone have any idea how widespread of an issue this is? Not sure I'd get the same warranty support as someone with a vehicle they came on.

 

[DuKane]

I was just about to order a set of these wheels. Does anyone have any idea how widespread of an issue this is? Not sure I'd get the same warranty support as someone with a vehicle they came on.

I'm curious about this too, considering that I just bought a set of these wheels. They've been on for less than a week, and I haven't done much driving, but now I'm concerned.

 

[schooley]

Wow, is this from everyday use and commuting?? Powder coat chipping off seems very sketchy!

 

[nguyenn]

Why would it be sketchy. Center cap letters are also powder coated. If that can come off...other area can be as well.

Wow, is this from everyday use and commuting?? Powder coat chipping off seems very sketchy!

 

[schooley]

Wow, I didnt know the center cap letters were coated as well. No beuno!!

 

[TRDPRO]

Last one that didn't get replaced yet

 

[truedef]

Possibly some red plasti dip would be an easy and clean fix?