Rimskin's groupbuy - Page 8

blueoval · 01-11-2011, 08:23 PM

Im interested in these rim skins, but cannot make up my mind as to what color would be best for a Meteorite AU falcon with some chrome bits and pieces. White? Red?, Blue? Any thoughts or suggestions?

Has anyone fitted silver ones yet? How do they look?

FG-02-NV · 23-11-2011, 09:43 AM

if this takes off again I'm interested in a set

eaglem · 18-02-2012, 08:51 PM

Bought a set of these from Malz in Perth for $99.00 a set. Carefully put them on following the instructions and they were good until our first hot weather on Australia Day (42 degrees), I lost three of them when the doublesided tape must have given up the ghost and let go. Don't think I'll be spending another $99.00 somehow. :(

Gabbs · 19-02-2012, 01:48 PM

I'm glad I'm not the only one I've lost 2 now so not going to bother with them again. One came flying off when the wife was driving to work so replaced that with the spare one and now the other was starting to peel off so I ripped it off before it did any damage.

f1tzy · 19-02-2012, 02:16 PM

Yea i only have 1 that is properly stuck on now the rest are all rooted and falling off

In Focus · 19-02-2012, 05:41 PM

Hmm, thanks for the heads-up. I'm in Perth, too, and I was thinking of getting these at one stage. Just have to keep away from the kerb...

SIMBAD · 19-02-2012, 06:44 PM

My rim skins were fine, lasted through 43-44 degree days we had sone time ago according to the temp gauge on my car.. Although when I had the rear Tyres replaced they were still kinda good except for where they were squashed in spots from the machine that holds onto the rim when fitting the Tyres.. Drove another 150ks like it and then pulled them off myself Coz they looked crap after.. And even still when I pulled them off I had to clean the rim and spend time pulling the rest of the sticky off (half the foamy strip) as it didn't want to let go..
I would say if you really prep the wheel up properly before installing they shouldn't let go

The Wheel Deal · 19-02-2012, 07:45 PM

If anyone has any issues with the product whatsoever, I strongly suggest getting a hold of rimskins directly to discuss your concerns. Their customer service is excellent, the product is warranted against defects, and any faulty rimskins will usually be replaced at no charge.

As Simbad suggests, preparation is critical in applying the the product and in the majority of failure cases, it is down to inadequate preparation prior to fitting. I am more than happy to discuss any concerns you may have so please contact me if you'd like to chat, otherwise, as stated - Rimskins direct will also look after you.

Regards,

Jarrard Barr
www.thewheeldeal.com.au

eaglem · 20-02-2012, 05:08 PM

An update to my previous post, I did as was advised and got in touch with RimSkins directly and explained my situation via the website. Within 24 hours I had an email reply asking if I could supply a receipt and what cleaner did I use. It was then discovered by my reply to them that I had been sold "Old Stock" which had problems of being wound too tightly in the packaging and also that they no longer use the small spray bottle of alcohol for cleaning but use wipes instead.

They are posting out a new kit to me under warranty which I should receive soon. I thanked them for their prompt reply and good service and will recommend that others who had problems do as I did as you may have received Old Stock too.

The Wheel Deal · 20-02-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglem

An update to my previous post, I did as was advised and got in touch with RimSkins directly and explained my situation via the website. Within 24 hours I had an email reply asking if I could supply a receipt and what cleaner did I use. It was then discovered by my reply to them that I had been sold "Old Stock" which had problems of being wound too tightly in the packaging and also that they no longer use the small spray bottle of alcohol for cleaning but use wipes instead.

They are posting out a new kit to me under warranty which I should receive soon. I thanked them for their prompt reply and good service and will recommend that others who had problems do as I did as you may have received Old Stock too.

Anyone who purchased from this group-buy received new stock as we had to wait a few days for the new stock to arrive in the new packaging with wipes etc.

Glad to hear Rimskins sorted out your issue and came through with a new set.

blueoval · 20-02-2012, 05:15 PM

I spent about 10-15mins per rim in preparation of the rims skins. I found being liberal and almost OCD about the cleaning and preparation work, it made the rim skins stick fine to the rim.

I also suggest that leaving the rim skins on over night without driving the car after application can help.

So far Ive had the rim skins on for about 2-3 months with no reported issues other than mild discoloration due to road grime.

Again, heavy preparation is a must. Even if you think its clean enough, go over it again.

Oh and I used the highly wound pack with the supplied spray on solution too.

comagutsa · 20-02-2012, 08:02 PM

mine have been on for over 6 months now and about 7000KM
i had got new ones as mine were blue and i was one of the 1st to get them, i also was one of the last to get the spray bottle cleaner....no problems here even in Perth's heat ...i didnt use my ute for close to 24h before i drove on them
oh and they are still as blue as the day i got them

blueoval · 21-02-2012, 11:38 AM

Noticed this morning on the wheel I got a tire puncture done on a few weeks ago that the rim skin is starting to delaminate. I will look at pulling it off and putting the spare on soon.

f1tzy · 21-02-2012, 05:26 PM

Well i know 1 of mine is coming away due to some moron picking at it but the other 2 are just coming away. i put plenty of prep into them all used the wipes made the lip clean then dried then pressed them on firmly and didnt drive the car for about 22 hours.

blueoval · 21-02-2012, 05:35 PM

Interesting fitzy. Looks like a bit of trial and error with some wheels on fit.

geek7899 · 21-02-2013, 08:14 PM

wow ! would be interested in another group buy if some enterprising member can organise it !

manny.miner · 22-02-2013, 03:59 PM

1.Fat4d(black)
2.FreddyDUZ747(black)
3.98TLS (RED)
4.Nfury8ute (blue)
5.manny.miner (blue)
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Vincenzo · 22-02-2013, 04:58 PM

1.Fat4d(black)
2.FreddyDUZ747(black)
3.98TLS (RED)
4.Nfury8ute (blue)
5.manny.miner (blue)
6.Vincenzo (blue)
7.Vincenzo (blue)

manny.miner · 22-02-2013, 09:21 PM

Damn. didn't realise this ended a long while ago....

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eaglem · 26-02-2013, 02:10 AM

I have a brand new set in Silver (still packaged) I won't be using which I'll sell for $70.00 plus postage if postage is required. So you can save $29.90 off new price. I'm in Perth WA. You can email me at eaglem@iinet.net.au.

**Dave R** · 26-02-2013, 02:25 AM

I had some of these, don't plan on going over 150Km/h with them...

comagutsa · 26-02-2013, 10:55 AM

i have done over that no worries and mine haven come off and they have been on there for over a year and a half now
but i did a curb in a maccas drive through , very very slow speed and curb just cut the rimskin in half and then the curb scratched my rim
i put my spare one on, i dont think the do a great deal but i like the look they give my rims and they havent faded over that time

mike_nofx · 26-02-2013, 12:28 PM

What would the price be if there were an order for 84 sets??

comagutsa · 26-02-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_nofx

What would the price be if there were an order for 84 sets??

best to ring "the wheel deal" direct on that one id say .

mike_nofx · 26-02-2013, 07:57 PM

^^ have a read of the first post, and use the scale he provided to work out the price of 84...

buddy92 · 26-02-2013, 11:57 PM

I'm in if there is going to be another group buy.

FPVF6X201 · 27-02-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_nofx

^^ have a read of the first post, and use the scale he provided to work out the price of 84...

The answer $0.00? Lucky for the seller they didn't get that many lol.

I have a set in 18" RED with one piece missing, rest of them untouched. $40 + postage.