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by jbqash
Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:20 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Wheel cap discolouration
Replies: 5
Views: 3091

Re: Wheel cap discolouration

This 'episode' led me to google hand car washes and wheel cleaners - it's put me off using them somewhat, which is a nuisance as they're very convenient! :-(
by jbqash
Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:18 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Wheel cap discolouration
Replies: 5
Views: 3091

Re: Wheel cap discolouration

Hound wrote: Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:50 am With regard to removal, I have a spare tool if yours is missing from the spare wheel/gunk/compressor section in the boot. It's essentially just a wide plastic pair of tweezers.
Thanks for the kind offer, but not necessary.

John
by jbqash
Wed Sep 20, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: Members Gallery
Topic: My 2014 Qashqai with side steps
Replies: 3
Views: 3572

Re: My 2014 Qashqai with side steps

Hi

Admiring the subtle lower door chrome trims :-)

They're obviously not the Nissan trims. Can I ask where you bought them please?

John
by jbqash
Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:55 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Wheel cap discolouration
Replies: 5
Views: 3091

Re: Wheel cap discolouration

Thanks for the advice. Bought myself some new caps so wheels looking much better now.

I may go back to the car wash with a spare cap and ask them to spray it with the wheel cleaner they're using. If it discolours again I can show them.

John
by jbqash
Mon Sep 18, 2017 3:48 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Wheel cap discolouration
Replies: 5
Views: 3091

Wheel cap discolouration

Hi All Bought my used Qashqai a month a go and noticed the wheel nut caps (they are caps aren't they?), have discoloured after it's been handwashed by a local car wash business. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7wIO1Tr5KwQOHdhZllLeXZKTTA/view?usp=sharing As you can see they look horrible and lightl...