ITB92069D

Class ification:
Refere nc e:
Date:
WT92-001d
ITB92-069d
August 27, 2013
AFTERMARKET CHROMING OF INFINITI ALLOY WHEELS
NOT APPROVED OR AUTHORIZED AND STRONGLY DISCOURAGED
This bulletin has been amended to include all models up to this bulletin’s publication date.
Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES: All Models
SERVICE INFORMATION
Infiniti Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome,
titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Infiniti design and performance standards. These Original
Equipment or Genuine Accessory wheels are subjected to testing to ensure they meet Infiniti's standards.
Infiniti Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels subjected to aftermarket chroming may no
longer continue to meet these standards and may be seriously damaged. Therefore, Infiniti most strongly
discourages, and recommends that these wheels NEVER be subjected to, aftermarket chroming.
Infiniti does not in any way whatsoever warrant or guarantee such modified wheels or their performance. To
the contrary, aftermarket chroming of Infiniti Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels will
likely result in DENIAL of any warranty claim.
If Infiniti Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels are subjected to aftermarket chroming, the
problems which may occur as a result of the chroming process include:
1. The chroming process generally removes the original finish by "burning" or "chemical" methods, both of
which may cause the heat treatment of the alloy to be changed. The application of chrome plating has to be
controlled correctly, as the alloy can be harmed by a poorly controlled process.
2. Aftermarket chroming may degrade the durability, long term appearance, and may affect the safety and
performance of the wheels.
Accordingly, Infiniti most strongly recommends that Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels
NEVER be modified by processes such as aftermarket chrome plating.
Please consult the Infiniti Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual pertaining to the Dealer's responsibility
when altering or modifying vehicles.
Claims Information
Note that damage to Infiniti Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels including but not limited to
appearance, performance, and any durability issues which are due to any non-factory authorized process, such
as chroming, is the responsibility of the customer, and is excluded from the applicable Infiniti Warranty, please
consult the “Infiniti Warranty Information Booklet” for specific details.
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