Oops... scratched my 320si Rims

Drum&BMWazz · 08-12-2006, 11:58 AM

I've scratched one of my 320si Rims, don't excactly know how i did, but i did it.

Is there a way to 'heal' them?

Thanks..

Dante · 08-12-2006, 12:05 PM

Welcome!

Another beautiful 320si.

Yes, there is a way to heal your wheel, take a look here.

Cheers

jjbirch · 08-12-2006, 12:06 PM

ow nice sure the wife didnt drive it

Drum&BMWazz · 08-12-2006, 12:12 PM

Thanks, looks like quiet an intense procedure. But in the article it states that for about 200 $ the paintshop/dealer can do it, i might go for that option. Cheers!

jjbirch · 08-12-2006, 12:17 PM

just seen paul diy he should take this up as a job wow hes good A++

SRT · 08-12-2006, 12:25 PM

Don't worry this stuff will always happen, particularly if you do a lot of parralel (sp) parking - just leave them alone and give them a refurb before you trade in however many years

Drum&BMWazz · 08-12-2006, 12:56 PM

Isn't there the danger of RUST if i leave my rims scratched like this for lets say a few years??

SRT · 08-12-2006, 02:43 PM

I don't know about rust. I had some rather deep cuts on my E46 alloys when I scraped quite hard against a misaligned kerb stone, the alloy was not just scratched, but a tiny part of it "chiseled" off - no signs of rust at all

I'd imagine if it were the case, the rust would be very little and not enough to cause any problems that a refurb will not sort out.

(Sorry I don't have pictures of the other wheels)

Drum&BMWazz · 08-12-2006, 03:24 PM

Is it possible trough refurb to have it fixed so you really really don't see it? Or will you always see a change in paintcolor and such?

btw: this is my first beamer and i'm absolutely amazed by the vibe of this forum! nice one!!

SRT · 08-12-2006, 07:31 PM

I happen to come across an offer at my local dealer just a day or two before part-exing the E46 - £75 for a full refurb of all 4 alloy wheels. When they completed it, the alloys were as good as new - stopped me losing a good £200-300. Only a microscope would identify differences, but to the naked eye it would be impossible to tell.

This forum really is buzzing, and it's a shame BMW don't recognise this as official 3-series BMW community - because it's definitely worthy.

Good luck!

normanh · 08-19-2006, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Drum&BMWazz

Isn't there the danger of RUST if i leave my rims scratched like this for lets say a few years??

Rust on alluminum????? I hope not...serious though how would it rust

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Drum&BMWazz New Member 10 Rep 29 Posts Drives: Beamah Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	@Dante Thanks, looks like quiet an intense procedure. But in the article it states that for about 200 $ the paintshop/dealer can do it, i might go for that option. Cheers!
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jjbirch Banned 81 Rep 2,927 Posts Drives: E60 530D M SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: england iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d m sport [0.00]	just seen paul diy he should take this up as a job wow hes good A++
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SRT Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 297 Posts Drives: BMW 5 Series Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Don't worry this stuff will always happen, particularly if you do a lot of parralel (sp) parking - just leave them alone and give them a refurb before you trade in however many years
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Drum&BMWazz New Member 10 Rep 29 Posts Drives: Beamah Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	Isn't there the danger of RUST if i leave my rims scratched like this for lets say a few years??
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SRT Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 297 Posts Drives: BMW 5 Series Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	I don't know about rust. I had some rather deep cuts on my E46 alloys when I scraped quite hard against a misaligned kerb stone, the alloy was not just scratched, but a tiny part of it "chiseled" off - no signs of rust at all I'd imagine if it were the case, the rust would be very little and not enough to cause any problems that a refurb will not sort out. (Sorry I don't have pictures of the other wheels) Attached Images
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08-12-2006, 03:24 PM	#9
Drum&BMWazz New Member 10 Rep 29 Posts Drives: Beamah Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	Is it possible trough refurb to have it fixed so you really really don't see it? Or will you always see a change in paintcolor and such? btw: this is my first beamer and i'm absolutely amazed by the vibe of this forum! nice one!!
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SRT Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 297 Posts Drives: BMW 5 Series Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	I happen to come across an offer at my local dealer just a day or two before part-exing the E46 - £75 for a full refurb of all 4 alloy wheels. When they completed it, the alloys were as good as new - stopped me losing a good £200-300. Only a microscope would identify differences, but to the naked eye it would be impossible to tell. This forum really is buzzing, and it's a shame BMW don't recognise this as official 3-series BMW community - because it's definitely worthy. Good luck!
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