GTS centre lock nut weirdness
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GTS Centre Lock Nut Weirdness
Had this happen to all four of my wheels on my 2015 GT3 after the car was detailed. I see all the comments about corrosive wheel cleaners, etc., but in my view this is nonsense. The fact is individuals who owns these cars as well as detail shops aren't complete fools using overly toxic chemicals. People don't use stuff that burns your skin, damages painted surfaces, etc. I'm not suggesting detail shops don't use chemicals but if the wheels withstand the use of cleaning products the same should be true for the center locks. I've been looking at a good number of cars that seem to have the issue and it seems this should be considered a Porsche defect that should be covered under warranty.
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Had this happen to all four of my wheels on my 2015 GT3 after the car was detailed. I see all the comments about corrosive wheel cleaners, etc., but in my view this is nonsense. The fact is individuals who owns these cars as well as detail shops aren't complete fools using overly toxic chemicals. People don't use stuff that burns your skin, damages painted surfaces, etc. I'm not suggesting detail shops don't use chemicals but if the wheels withstand the use of cleaning products the same should be true for the center locks. I've been looking at a good number of cars that seem to have the issue and it seems this should be considered a Porsche defect that should be covered under warranty.
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Happened to mine, having cleaned them only with products supplied by Porsche. They were replaced, but then it happened again (although not as badly). Then I heard somewhere to wipe them with olive oil and, um, it seems to work. Do that about every other time I clean the car and no problems.
Another centre-lock question though: what are people's level of expectation about scuff marks on the lock nuts following removal for tyre changes? Just had MPSSes put on, which are great, but has removed the anodisation in a couple of places. Will post pics next time I clean the car so can be seen clearly.
Another centre-lock question though: what are people's level of expectation about scuff marks on the lock nuts following removal for tyre changes? Just had MPSSes put on, which are great, but has removed the anodisation in a couple of places. Will post pics next time I clean the car so can be seen clearly.
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Had this happen to all four of my wheels on my 2015 GT3 after the car was detailed. I see all the comments about corrosive wheel cleaners, etc., but in my view this is nonsense. The fact is individuals who owns these cars as well as detail shops aren't complete fools using overly toxic chemicals. People don't use stuff that burns your skin, damages painted surfaces, etc. I'm not suggesting detail shops don't use chemicals but if the wheels withstand the use of cleaning products the same should be true for the center locks. I've been looking at a good number of cars that seem to have the issue and it seems this should be considered a Porsche defect that should be covered under warranty.
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always wise, especially if unknown, or not recommended, by others, to check what products a detailer uses before letting them loose on your car!
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I use sonax on my wheels. No issue yet. They specifically say on their site "Our wheel cleaner is safe on ALL wheel finishes: aluminum and alloys; painted, anodized and clear coated". It's a German product.
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these high end detailers mainly use pH neutral (friendly) cleaners, like Sonax, that should no adverse effects on the wheels. However, the centre locks can't even be touched?
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It would concern me as to whether it's just cosmetic or not. We're applying ~450 lb-ft of torque on them. If they're corroded at all that seems worrisome. I'd replace them - hopefully under warranty because they're $250 each.
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