Paint on wheel bolt holes

T Covill · Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 3:19 pm Post subject: Paint on wheel bolt holes

Whilst having other work done on my Continental GTC at Jack Barclay they observed that the wheel bolt holes had been painted when the wheels were refurbished. They told me that this was a safety matter and hence I told them to do the necessary work. I then sent the bill to the dealer who arranged the refurbishment. So far no reply (no surprise there as the dealer, Imperials, never reply to anything - don't buy anything from them) but I anticipate that they will dispute it. Can anyone help me to justify my claim?

Tony Covill Mem no 17186

Paul Spencer · Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:51 pm Post subject:

Can Jack Barclay not help with a letter?

T Covill · Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:43 pm Post subject:

Thanks Paul,
I have an email from them but am looking for more assistance. Otherwise it will be suggested that JB are just looking for more business.

Dan Suskin · Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Posts: 298 Location: Georgia, USA

What is the actual safety issue?

Paul Spencer · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:50 am Post subject:

In that case, you could contact the Crewe Spares Scheme. They offer advice as well as parts, so may be able to give advice. Contacts are in the Diary and Advertiser.

Christopher Carnley · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:27 am Post subject:

The vague idea is, if painted, then any fatigue cracks that may arise around the holes may be invisible.
Alloys are invariably coated from new to protect from the atmosphere, salt etc.

T Covill · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 11:00 am Post subject:

Jack Barclay said that they had had cases where wheel nuts had come loose presumably when the paint had worn away under the nuts letting them loosen. Anybody had that happen to them?

Dan Suskin · Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Posts: 298 Location: Georgia, USA