Waffle Wheels peeling

[Iain]

Anyone have issues with the finish/paint peeling off the Waffle wheels?
These wheels have only been used in the summer, stored inside in a heated garage and have 17,000km on them. Only happening with one wheel.

 

[Cnst]

Not mine.

 

[clutchfan]

Anyone have issues with the finish/paint peeling off the Waffle wheels?
These wheels have only been used in the summer, stored inside in a heated garage and have 17,000km on them. Only happening with one wheel.

If it's only happening to 1 wheel, that means that wheel was once damaged and someone cheaply repaired it with spray can paint. Usually a mobile wheel repair, where they mask off the tire, little to no prep and just sand off the scratched area and repaint the whole wheel.

 

[FJB]

I had mobile wheel repair done. They painted whole wheel. Still looks fine.

 

[CorruptedMuffin]

I have 2022 GV70 2.5T with waffle wheels. ALL four are peeling, and not just from the wheel edges. Had two dealerships give me the "harsh cleaner" line or that it was caused by curb damage. That might have been possible as that was only one tire in 9/23 and there were some curb damage. Since then, all four wheels have this and no curb damage. Was denied in 2023, but now waiting for further consideration on new problems.

 

[luck11]

A few have reported and posted pics of peeling wheels in the GV70 FB group

 

[G-529994]

Anyone have issues with the finish/paint peeling off the Waffle wheels?
These wheels have only been used in the summer, stored inside in a heated garage and have 17,000km on them. Only happening with one wheel.

Mine is in now to get them recoated under warranty 3 of 4 wheels.

 

[Fenrir]

I don’t have the waffle but the 2.5T prestige wheels and all of mine are peeling. Some worse than others. Waiting to hear back from my Genesis service guy about Genesis approving the refinish. It looks to me like the clear coat is failing. Never had this happen on any other car.

 

[Iain]

I don’t have the waffle but the 2.5T prestige wheels and all of mine are peeling. Some worse than others. Waiting to hear back from my Genesis service guy about Genesis approving the refinish. It looks to me like the clear coat is failing. Never had this happen on any other car.

All four have peeled. Getting a recoat.

 

[Inamo]

I know this is old but wanted to add my experience. I have had 2 separate appointments to fix two wheels at a time over the past year. So, 4 wheels have been repainted, can't say if any were repeats or if it was all 4. This past week I noticed another wheel flaking. They didn't skimp out on much for these vehicles, but painting vs powder coating they did.

Correction, just looked at all my wheels. TWO wheels are flaking

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[Iain]

I know this is old but wanted to add my experience. I have had 2 separate appointments to fix two wheels at a time over the past year. So, 4 wheels have been repainted, can't say if any were repeats or if it was all 4. This past week I noticed another wheel flaking. They didn't skimp out on much for these vehicles, but painting vs powder coating they did.

Correction, just looked at all my wheels. TWO wheels are flaking

Eventually all four of my Waffle wheels were repainted under warranty. Obviously an issue.

 

[luck11]

Repainted or powder coated? Hopefully the latter. Paint will not last nearly as long. I have not had any issues with my 19" wheels, and I use them strictly in winter with all the road salt and sand they use on the roads here.

Curious, those that have or had issues, did you ceramic coat your wheels? I just use a spray ceramic on mine. I reapply after taking them off in spring and cleaning them up, then a coat or two just before putting them on. Seems to last the winter. Might help. I ceramic coated my tinted chrome trim immediately after delivery and after over 2 years, have never had any tarnishing issues that many others have experienced.

 

[Iain]

Repainted or powder coated? Hopefully the latter. Paint will not last nearly as long. I have not had any issues with my 19" wheels, and I use them strictly in winter with all the road salt and sand they use on the roads here.

Curious, those that have or had issues, did you ceramic coat your wheels? I just use a spray ceramic on mine. I reapply after taking them off in spring and cleaning them up, then a coat or two just before putting them on. Seems to last the winter. Might help. I ceramic coated my tinted chrome trim immediately after delivery and after over 2 years, have never had any tarnishing issues that many others have experienced.

My window mouldings have been replaced twice. I don’t keep a car long enough to get too fussy other than cleaning frequently. Wheels were repainted.

 

[luck11]

My window mouldings have been replaced twice. I don’t keep a car long enough to get too fussy other than cleaning frequently. Wheels were repainted.

Neither do I...4 years max, but I still try to keep it as pristine as possible regardless. I would not pay to have it ceramic coated for that reason...never get my money back. Did it myself.

 

[Iain]

Neither do I...4 years max, but I still try to keep it as pristine as possible regardless. I would not pay to have it ceramic coated for that reason...never get my money back. Did it myself.

Having said that I’ve had my BMW 40 years and pickup 47. Both like new. Daily drivers not so long.

 

[G-591693]

All 4 wheels have large areas of clear coat flaking off our '22 GV70. Also, the black trim around the windows/doors is looking weird. The dealership has denied me, but I've opened a case with Genesis Customer Services, so I will see what they say.

 

[Iain]

All 4 wheels have large areas of clear coat flaking off our '22 GV70. Also, the black trim around the windows/doors is looking weird. The dealership has denied me, but I've opened a case with Genesis Customer Services, so I will see what they say.

Better get it soon. I’ve had the window mouldings replaced twice and all 4 wheels repainted.
My understanding is these are cosmetic issues and only covered for 3 years.