Help: How to fix scratched rim?
09-29-2006, 04:19 AM
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I got 166 19`inch rim. They looks nice but not very durable. Recent misjudge a corner and hitted the kerb leaving an ugly scratch mark on it with paints off.
Is there a way to do DIY fix ? what should i get ?
Suggestion welcome.
My friend check with dealer, they can take the rim and repaint it, but costs 400 AUD.
I am looking for a cheaper alternative.
I will post photo later.
Is there a way to do DIY fix ? what should i get ?
Suggestion welcome.
My friend check with dealer, they can take the rim and repaint it, but costs 400 AUD.
I am looking for a cheaper alternative.
I will post photo later.
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09-29-2006, 05:00 AM
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I did something similar here in Uk. I tried DIY but had no luck. Looked bad!.
I used a company called ChipsAway here, which is a mobile service. It cost ?50 but I cannot see where they repaired it, 1st class job.
I used a company called ChipsAway here, which is a mobile service. It cost ?50 but I cannot see where they repaired it, 1st class job.
09-29-2006, 05:44 AM
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Maybe this will help:
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-r...cuff-repair.htm
Also i have an ugly scratched rim like the one in the link but on 80% of the radius but i didn't find the proper repair items. Maybe there where the market is developed you'll have better luck.
Cheers!
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-r...cuff-repair.htm
Also i have an ugly scratched rim like the one in the link but on 80% of the radius but i didn't find the proper repair items. Maybe there where the market is developed you'll have better luck.
Cheers!
09-29-2006, 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='339934' date='Sep 29 2006, 09:44 PM
Maybe this will help:
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-r...cuff-repair.htm
Also i have an ugly scratched rim like the one in the link but on 80% of the radius but i didn't find the proper repair items. Maybe there where the market is developed you'll have better luck.
Cheers!
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-r...cuff-repair.htm
Also i have an ugly scratched rim like the one in the link but on 80% of the radius but i didn't find the proper repair items. Maybe there where the market is developed you'll have better luck.
Cheers!
many thanks this will help me in the future.
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' date='Sep 29 2006, 01:19 PM' post='339901']I got 166 19`inch rim. They looks nice but not very durable. Recent misjudge a corner and hitted the kerb leaving an ugly scratch mark on it with paints off.
Is there a way to do DIY fix ? what should i get ?
Suggestion welcome.
My friend check with dealer, they can take the rim and repaint it, but costs 400 AUD.
I am looking for a cheaper alternative.
I will post photo later.
Is there a way to do DIY fix ? what should i get ?
Suggestion welcome.
My friend check with dealer, they can take the rim and repaint it, but costs 400 AUD.
I am looking for a cheaper alternative.
I will post photo later.
10-12-2006, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='339934' date='Sep 29 2006, 09:44 PM
Maybe this will help:
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-r...cuff-repair.htm
Also i have an ugly scratched rim like the one in the link but on 80% of the radius but i didn't find the proper repair items. Maybe there where the market is developed you'll have better luck.
Cheers!
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-r...cuff-repair.htm
Also i have an ugly scratched rim like the one in the link but on 80% of the radius but i didn't find the proper repair items. Maybe there where the market is developed you'll have better luck.
Cheers!
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