problem with dealer damage ( Wheel )
07-28-2004, 01:07 PM
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took my car in for service last week. When i received my car i noticed one of my wheels had a 10 inch curb mark on it. they are telling me they can fix it and that i wont be able to notice at all. has anybody had the dealer fix your wheel and if so is it noticeable. i have attached a pic of the wheel. this is a before pic. i will post the scratch later. Thanks
07-28-2004, 01:15 PM
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My previous car (E46) had some curb rash on the right side wheels and the repair was done at the dealer through a third party. They repaired the rash perfectly...however, what they did not do properly was thoroughly clean each wheel prior to spraying the wheel with the clear coat finish. This resulted in rash free wheels but wheels that had clear coated dirt on them. Long story short, ensure the wheels are thoroughly clean prior to any finish being applied and it will turn out fine. FYI, the wheels were Style 44, 17 inch. Good Luck!
07-28-2004, 01:26 PM
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If the lip is high polished and not chrome they should be able to fix it w/out a problem.I had mine damaged by my Porsche dealer and was fixed perfect.By the way,what wheels are those?They look sweet! Are they 19's or 20's?
07-28-2004, 10:05 PM
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I always wonder what they do with your / my car when it's at the dealer. If you bring your car in you should be able to expect that they are able to drive it. They drive cars all day. It really sucks when you bring your nice car in that someone else damages it for you.
Nice wheels btw.
Nice wheels btw.
07-28-2004, 10:28 PM
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My left rear rim was damaged during a tire change. It was repainted to look like new. The problem is that the paint is not baked on like a new on so I can tell the difference when cleaning it. The dirt/brake dust is harder to remove.
There was also a curb rash on the front right rim which I was going to report the next time I visited the dealer. I forgot to report it but upon checking the rim I noticed that it was gone. mmm....
I'm known at the dealership as a fanatic about keeping my ride spotless. On my service worksheet it states that the Service Manager has to check my car before it is released.
Other times the lower door panels have had black boot marks that have had to be cleaned. In addition, my A pillar was scratched when they adjusted my hood.
It only takes a modicum of common sense to prevent all of the above. It's obvious that none of the mechanics own a newer model BMW.
There was also a curb rash on the front right rim which I was going to report the next time I visited the dealer. I forgot to report it but upon checking the rim I noticed that it was gone. mmm....
I'm known at the dealership as a fanatic about keeping my ride spotless. On my service worksheet it states that the Service Manager has to check my car before it is released.
Other times the lower door panels have had black boot marks that have had to be cleaned. In addition, my A pillar was scratched when they adjusted my hood.
It only takes a modicum of common sense to prevent all of the above. It's obvious that none of the mechanics own a newer model BMW.
07-29-2004, 12:08 AM
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Why settle for a "fix" of the damaged rim? They should replace the damaged rim with a completely new rim at no cost to you. You should always keep in mind that the balance of the rim may be affected by a quick "fix" (trust me). So even if the rim looks ok from the outside, there will no reassurance that there are no balancing issues with the rim (unless you check the balance of the rim). Don't settle for anything less than a new rim....good luck!
07-29-2004, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Hartge530' date='Jul 29 2004, 02:08 AM
Why settle for a "fix" of the damaged rim? They should replace the damaged rim with a completely new rim at no cost to you. You should always keep in mind that the balance of the rim may be affected by a quick "fix" (trust me). So even if the rim looks ok from the outside, there will no reassurance that there are no balancing issues with the rim (unless you check the balance of the rim). Don't settle for anything less than a new rim....good luck!