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Sep 29, 2006 | 04:19 AM

bun[z]

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My Ride: 2006 530i Carbon black with R19 M 172 Rim M sport package+ Sunroof Black dakotar interiro with titanium trim. + profession pack Aftermarket: AFE CAI, Remus exhuast, sprintbooster, M5 rear spoiler, AC roof spoiler, carbon fiber trim sills, etc.. + 2000 ML430 passed to wife..hehe

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.

Sep 29, 2006 | 05:00 AM

Uk525i

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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.

Sep 29, 2006 | 05:44 AM

BetterMakeWay

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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!

Sep 29, 2006 | 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='339934' date='Sep 29 2006, 09:44 PM

The link is very cool but my are crome on the outer rim. they are ac type 4`s with studs. I can not paint them, need to take to a shop to be repair and cost is $50 us. I will keep the link.
many thanks this will help me in the future.

Sep 29, 2006 | 09:45 AM

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Bettermakeway,

Great link. Thanks

Sep 29, 2006 | 02:40 PM

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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.

Thats crazy I had my wheels x 4 done last week for E60.00 per wheel

Oct 12, 2006 | 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='339934' date='Sep 29 2006, 09:44 PM

I have used the mothed with the same paint, though the color is very identical, but the finish is not the same as the undamaged part of the rim, just not as glossy.