My First Scrape :( Advice please.

Burto · 06-06-2010, 03:36 AM

Hi guys,

Had a slight run in with a gutter today, I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if they know how to remove a scrape on my rim? I have some photo's attached. Judging by the photos, has anyone got a polish or other product to recommend for removing the scrape? or would it be wise to just organize something through the dealer? I'm sure they know someone that will take it out for a premium .

thylacine · 06-06-2010, 03:40 AM

Ouch!

I've got the same problem.

I hope that someone as a cheap solution.

aaccon · 06-06-2010, 04:00 AM

Hi,

If you're handy pls see:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=rim+repair

DIY repair

Cheers..

thylacine · 06-06-2010, 04:20 AM

Thanks. Really useful.

sbce90 · 06-06-2010, 04:43 AM

just be grateful you dont have painted rims.. some idiot pushed me off the road and i scraped one of my black painted rims... cheap fix didnt work so now it needs a full respray... at least $200..

Burto · 06-06-2010, 06:28 AM

Thanks for the info guys,

I'm not to handy so I think I'll bite the bullet and see the dealer, hopefully it wont be more than $100 to get rid of it..

sbce90 · 06-06-2010, 06:33 AM

take it to a tyre shop first to see if they can do it. i know that the jax near me does rim repairs and i was looking at around 70 for my black rim. Probably a bit less for regular rims, plus your damage is that big.

Burto · 06-09-2010, 07:00 AM

So today I take the car up to a specialist alloy wheel repair shop that has been recommended by my dealer. Full props to the dealer for not trying to run the show and take a slice. However I get up to the repair shop and I'm told that it's not a small job, my wheel needs to be entirely re painted and will be off the car for 4 days.... I can get a wheel to use for 4 days from the dealer for no charge but this seems a little extreme to me.. plus he quoted $300... I'm thinking he may have seen $$$ when I drove in.. what do you all think?

John_01 · 06-09-2010, 07:35 AM

Hi Burto, I think he saw the dollar signs like you said. I think you can insist they do a 'touch up' job and they don't need to paint the whole wheel. BMW wheel paint isn't a rare commodity, so matching the colour shouldn't be an issue. They will no doubt argue that a touch up job using metallic paint will never be perfect, which is true, but you probably wouldn't pick it except under close inspection under good light. I don't think it should cost more than $150 including the "BMW driver" premium fee. It would be under $100 if you drove a Holden, Lol.

It will take time, so I think you will proabably pay more if you want an expediated job.

Burto · 06-09-2010, 08:21 AM

Thanks John,

I'm happy with a touch up job because where the damage is located isn't very obvious. I might just ask around some more and see if someone can do a touch up. Maybe I should take the wheel in, in my partner's i30

might get a discount!

Burto

sbce90 · 06-09-2010, 08:52 AM

$300 is far too excessive. Just keep shopping around and I'm sure you will come across someone who will do it for around $100. Like I said, I was quoted $70 for a good quick repair, and this was from a shop that BMW uses.

s4008616 · 06-10-2010, 01:44 AM

I have been reading the 1Addicit forum too and I believe I read somewhere that there is a good place in Richmond to fix it.

I remember they do top quality job at $150 or something.

Check the 1 Addict site.

WOPALX · 06-10-2010, 02:20 AM

PM "takahashi" from 1 Addicts, he found a really good repair person in Melbourne.

Quote:

Originally Posted by s4008616

I have been reading the 1Addicit forum too and I believe I read somewhere that there is a good place in Richmond to fix it.

I remember they do top quality job at $150 or something.

Check the 1 Addict site.

docbeemer · 06-10-2010, 06:11 AM

Can someone post the details here- it would be much appreciated. (I too have the same problem)...

cruvon · 06-16-2010, 03:23 AM

I had the same problem, scraped a wheel and the 2 fronts have brake dust embedded in them, contacted the dealership and they said it would cost $300 per wheel to repair here in Sydney, I have stopped worrying about it

John_01 · 06-16-2010, 03:43 AM

One thing I have learned is not expect the best prices from the $tealership.

ABC99G · 06-16-2010, 04:37 AM

I went to my local panel shop and they repaired and repainted 4 rims for $240.00 and did a perfect job.

nightrain · 06-18-2010, 07:14 AM

i had the same problem too, i paid $500 for 2 wheels. its a rip off i know but that is what u expect from bmw dealer.

suff · 06-18-2010, 11:04 AM

take the wheel off, pop out the centre cap and drive it down (in another car obviously) to your local panel shop.. I've never had a BMW wheel fixed, but many others and have never paid more than $100/wheel including re-surfacing the lip and a respray

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Burto Oil Burner 6 Rep 64 Posts Drives: e90 320d M sport & Inovation Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	My First Scrape :( Advice please. Hi guys, Had a slight run in with a gutter today, I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if they know how to remove a scrape on my rim? I have some photo's attached. Judging by the photos, has anyone got a polish or other product to recommend for removing the scrape? or would it be wise to just organize something through the dealer? I'm sure they know someone that will take it out for a premium . Attached Images __________________ 2010 BMW e90 320d, Space Grey, Dakota Leather Black, Brushed Aluminum Trim, M sport 18" rims, Innovations Package with Pro Navigation.
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thylacine New Member 5 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW-waiting for wty repairs Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Ouch! I've got the same problem. I hope that someone as a cheap solution.
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aaccon Private 27 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2023 G21 330i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Hi, If you're handy pls see: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=rim+repair DIY repair Cheers..
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thylacine New Member 5 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW-waiting for wty repairs Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Really useful.
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sbce90 Me Boosta 264 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	just be grateful you dont have painted rims.. some idiot pushed me off the road and i scraped one of my black painted rims... cheap fix didnt work so now it needs a full respray... at least $200..
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Burto Oil Burner 6 Rep 64 Posts Drives: e90 320d M sport & Inovation Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info guys, I'm not to handy so I think I'll bite the bullet and see the dealer, hopefully it wont be more than $100 to get rid of it.. __________________ 2010 BMW e90 320d, Space Grey, Dakota Leather Black, Brushed Aluminum Trim, M sport 18" rims, Innovations Package with Pro Navigation.
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sbce90 Me Boosta 264 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	take it to a tyre shop first to see if they can do it. i know that the jax near me does rim repairs and i was looking at around 70 for my black rim. Probably a bit less for regular rims, plus your damage is that big.
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06-09-2010, 07:00 AM	#8
Burto Oil Burner 6 Rep 64 Posts Drives: e90 320d M sport & Inovation Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	So today I take the car up to a specialist alloy wheel repair shop that has been recommended by my dealer. Full props to the dealer for not trying to run the show and take a slice. However I get up to the repair shop and I'm told that it's not a small job, my wheel needs to be entirely re painted and will be off the car for 4 days.... I can get a wheel to use for 4 days from the dealer for no charge but this seems a little extreme to me.. plus he quoted $300... I'm thinking he may have seen $$$ when I drove in.. what do you all think? __________________ 2010 BMW e90 320d, Space Grey, Dakota Leather Black, Brushed Aluminum Trim, M sport 18" rims, Innovations Package with Pro Navigation.
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06-09-2010, 07:35 AM	#9
John_01 Colonel 241 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Hi Burto, I think he saw the dollar signs like you said. I think you can insist they do a 'touch up' job and they don't need to paint the whole wheel. BMW wheel paint isn't a rare commodity, so matching the colour shouldn't be an issue. They will no doubt argue that a touch up job using metallic paint will never be perfect, which is true, but you probably wouldn't pick it except under close inspection under good light. I don't think it should cost more than $150 including the "BMW driver" premium fee. It would be under $100 if you drove a Holden, Lol. It will take time, so I think you will proabably pay more if you want an expediated job.
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06-09-2010, 08:21 AM	#10
Burto Oil Burner 6 Rep 64 Posts Drives: e90 320d M sport & Inovation Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks John, I'm happy with a touch up job because where the damage is located isn't very obvious. I might just ask around some more and see if someone can do a touch up. Maybe I should take the wheel in, in my partner's i30 might get a discount! Burto __________________ 2010 BMW e90 320d, Space Grey, Dakota Leather Black, Brushed Aluminum Trim, M sport 18" rims, Innovations Package with Pro Navigation.
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06-09-2010, 08:52 AM	#11
sbce90 Me Boosta 264 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	$300 is far too excessive. Just keep shopping around and I'm sure you will come across someone who will do it for around $100. Like I said, I was quoted $70 for a good quick repair, and this was from a shop that BMW uses.
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s4008616 Private First Class 21 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 991 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I have been reading the 1Addicit forum too and I believe I read somewhere that there is a good place in Richmond to fix it. I remember they do top quality job at $150 or something. Check the 1 Addict site. __________________ Mini R56 JCW 2013 Porsche 991 Carrera S 2015 BMW F15 X5 xdrive30d 2016 BMW E92 335i 2008 (SOLD)
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cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 88 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	I had the same problem, scraped a wheel and the 2 fronts have brake dust embedded in them, contacted the dealership and they said it would cost $300 per wheel to repair here in Sydney, I have stopped worrying about it __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
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John_01 Colonel 241 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	One thing I have learned is not expect the best prices from the $tealership.
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ABC99G Private First Class 17 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Port Macquarie iTrader: (2)	I went to my local panel shop and they repaired and repainted 4 rims for $240.00 and did a perfect job.
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nightrain Second Lieutenant 71 Rep 225 Posts Drives: E92 M3 JZB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2012 F10 M5 [10.00] 2009 E92 M3 [10.00]	i had the same problem too, i paid $500 for 2 wheels. its a rip off i know but that is what u expect from bmw dealer.
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suff On the hunt for PSI 42 Rep 778 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Perth, WA iTrader: (0)	take the wheel off, pop out the centre cap and drive it down (in another car obviously) to your local panel shop.. I've never had a BMW wheel fixed, but many others and have never paid more than $100/wheel including re-surfacing the lip and a respray
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