So I have had the Alta control arms for about 6 months now, and when I was cleaning my white wheels off (off of the car), I noticed this (picture). What could be causing this? Is this normal?

 

I have the Alta Rear Control Arms on my car (see my pictures) and have never had trouble. It is possible that this happened during installation or adjustment. I scratched mine just a little while doing a minor tweak. Red paint should fix it.

 

They were perfect when I installed them. It's like they are getting hit by rocks or something. The powdercoating is just coming right off. It is wierd.

 

I have them on my 03, same color has yours. They still look fine after year and half. Does it look like they are dented? If not, possibly a bad powdercoat job? Powdercoating is tough, but if your hitting stuff, oh well.

 

I don't think I am hitting anything, I was just wondering if rocks could cause that on my bars? I mean I'm not crying that they don't look perfect, I just am curious why they would be like that. Any thoughts Adam?

 

That is the CLASSIC alignment shop failing to use due care to adjust them. They used a tool on that area instead of spinning it using the flats machined into the ends. Hate it when people do that.

It is NOT a powedercoat failure.

Sorry!

 

That's fine, I was just curious what would've caused that. Thanks Adam! I'll just get some paint and fix it up.

 

Either that or someone saw the pretty bright red arms and tried to steal it!