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Rubber protector alloy seals
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DaveBerlin
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Bros, this is one of the Posts please take a look as it is interesting. Please note the comments from Gel - Dave
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gvmdaddy, looks like we overlapped
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=1988&p=21933&hilit ... orm#p21908
gvmdaddy, looks like we overlapped
11.19/1.3L/160PS/Tekna+/DCT/PrOPILOT/KAD Gun Metallic/Trunk Lower Finisher/Rear Glass Finisher/Ambient Lighting-LED’s Innen/Entry Guards Illuminated/Sport Pedals/Front Styling Plate/LED No.Plate/Chrome Door Handles/Rear Valance/Giacuzzo Alloys + Falken
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DaveBerlin
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Bros, sorry but I do not agree. Our QQ is now 2 years old and the Alloys are unmarked and cleaned / polished at every car wash and they still look like new. Naturally you have to be very careful with any Alloy when parking and if you use the Camera Option the Alloy against the Kerb can be avoided - Dave
11.19/1.3L/160PS/Tekna+/DCT/PrOPILOT/KAD Gun Metallic/Trunk Lower Finisher/Rear Glass Finisher/Ambient Lighting-LED’s Innen/Entry Guards Illuminated/Sport Pedals/Front Styling Plate/LED No.Plate/Chrome Door Handles/Rear Valance/Giacuzzo Alloys + Falken
Try telling madam that DaveDaveBerlin wrote:Bros, sorry but I do not agree. Our QQ is now 2 years old and the Alloys are unmarked and cleaned / polished at every car wash and they still look like new. Naturally you have to be very careful with any Alloy when parking and if you use the Camera Option the Alloy against the Kerb can be avoided - Dave
QQ 1.5dci Tekna 2017 Ink Blue j11 Mk2
Previously - QQ 1.5dci NTEC 2015 Black j11 Mk2
Previously - QQ 1.5dci NTEC 2015 Black j11 Mk2
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sporttourer
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The N-Tec and N-Tec + models also have Diamond cut alloys - not just the Tekna in the UK.DaveBerlin wrote:
Just a word of warning there is a Post on the Forum regarding the "White Worm" (erosion of the Alloy) which forms beneath these Protectors and they are NOT recommended for Diamond Cut Wheels (Tekna). Just a word of warning ! - Dave
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daddydoug
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Hi
I purchased an ex rental Qashqai a few months ago and it too had the rubber protector alloy seals fitted, well to two of the wheels anyway. I guess it is something rental companies have fitted to protect the alloys from careless renters. Anyhow I removed them as they were black and ugly. I had to deflate the tyres, then pull hard and off they came. I then ordered silver rimblades which I have fitted to all four wheels and I am really pleased with them.
I purchased an ex rental Qashqai a few months ago and it too had the rubber protector alloy seals fitted, well to two of the wheels anyway. I guess it is something rental companies have fitted to protect the alloys from careless renters. Anyhow I removed them as they were black and ugly. I had to deflate the tyres, then pull hard and off they came. I then ordered silver rimblades which I have fitted to all four wheels and I am really pleased with them.
Magnetic Red 2015 Qashqai Tekna 1.6 Dci130 Xtronic. Now replaced with a Nissan Juke Tekna plus in Gunmetal Grey (2021)
Agree they are not the nicest.daddydoug wrote:Hi
I purchased an ex rental Qashqai a few months ago and it too had the rubber protector alloy seals fitted, well to two of the wheels anyway. I guess it is something rental companies have fitted to protect the alloys from careless renters. Anyhow I removed them as they were black and ugly. I had to deflate the tyres, then pull hard and off they came. I then ordered silver rimblades which I have fitted to all four wheels and I am really pleased with them.
Think I may do the same, where did you order the silver rim blades from?
QQ 1.5dci Tekna 2017 Ink Blue j11 Mk2
Previously - QQ 1.5dci NTEC 2015 Black j11 Mk2
Previously - QQ 1.5dci NTEC 2015 Black j11 Mk2
Bros, dont bother...
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessorie ... protectors
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessorie ... protectors
Thanks for that link gvm, looks like the one's I have on mine, going try and rip them off.gvmdaddy wrote:Bros, dont bother...
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessorie ... protectors
Cheers
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Previously - QQ 1.5dci NTEC 2015 Black j11 Mk2
Previously - QQ 1.5dci NTEC 2015 Black j11 Mk2
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daddydoug
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Hi
Bros, if your alloy wheel protectors are the same that were fitted to my Qashqai when I picked it up, they are not Rimblades. You will find that they are tucked between the tyre and alloy wheel rim. When I first started to take them off it was extremely difficult, but in the end it was a lot easier to deflate the tyre, carefully grab the rubber protectors with a pair of pliers and pull, they then came off without any trouble.
My silver rimblades are actually genuine rimblades (watch out for inferior products). I got mine from e-bay and they cost me £28.97. This is the item number which should take you straight to the product (262415005942 ). I was a bit dubious as had read the auto express review, and they had poor comments on Halfords website. However I have had these on now for some 2000 miles, and scuffed a kerb, and they are as good as new and not coming off in any way shape or form. I think the most important thing is to make sure you fit them properly and clean the alloy properly. The actual rimblade website has a video of how to fit them, and this can also be found on youtube. I would guess a lot of people rush the job and also don't allow enough time for the rimblades to adhere properly which is why they come off easily. After fitting mine, I did not use the car for three days (nicked the wife's), then for a couple of days only drove at speeds up to 30 mph. Since then I have done a lot of motorway driving and as I say they are fine. I would recommend them, and the silver ones blend in with the alloys well. However at the end of the day the decision is yours. Good luck!
Bros, if your alloy wheel protectors are the same that were fitted to my Qashqai when I picked it up, they are not Rimblades. You will find that they are tucked between the tyre and alloy wheel rim. When I first started to take them off it was extremely difficult, but in the end it was a lot easier to deflate the tyre, carefully grab the rubber protectors with a pair of pliers and pull, they then came off without any trouble.
My silver rimblades are actually genuine rimblades (watch out for inferior products). I got mine from e-bay and they cost me £28.97. This is the item number which should take you straight to the product (262415005942 ). I was a bit dubious as had read the auto express review, and they had poor comments on Halfords website. However I have had these on now for some 2000 miles, and scuffed a kerb, and they are as good as new and not coming off in any way shape or form. I think the most important thing is to make sure you fit them properly and clean the alloy properly. The actual rimblade website has a video of how to fit them, and this can also be found on youtube. I would guess a lot of people rush the job and also don't allow enough time for the rimblades to adhere properly which is why they come off easily. After fitting mine, I did not use the car for three days (nicked the wife's), then for a couple of days only drove at speeds up to 30 mph. Since then I have done a lot of motorway driving and as I say they are fine. I would recommend them, and the silver ones blend in with the alloys well. However at the end of the day the decision is yours. Good luck!
Magnetic Red 2015 Qashqai Tekna 1.6 Dci130 Xtronic. Now replaced with a Nissan Juke Tekna plus in Gunmetal Grey (2021)
