Curb rash :(
02-08-2006, 10:29 AM
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My Ride: 06 530i. Silver Grey/Black/Poplar- Cold Weather - Sport - Premium - HUD - Comfort Access - Comfort Seats - PDC - Automatic - Nav
Had to hug the corner of a curb to not get hit by some jackass making a wide turn into the parking lot. SCEERRRATCH!!! 
Back right rim has a nice 6 inch scratch on the edge. 
So after 1500 miles her cherry is broken..
I dont know if i should leave it alone, fix /repair, or upgrade..
Back right rim has a nice 6 inch scratch on the edge. So after 1500 miles her cherry is broken..I dont know if i should leave it alone, fix /repair, or upgrade..
02-08-2006, 10:38 AM
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Sorry to hear
What rims and tires do you have?
Sorry the say, but I would say that you need to check the
bearaings and buy you a brand new wheel (and maybe tire)!
What rims and tires do you have?
Sorry the say, but I would say that you need to check the
bearaings and buy you a brand new wheel (and maybe tire)!
02-08-2006, 10:40 AM
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If it helps u then:
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-r...cuff-repair.htm
It didn't help me since the aftermarket parts here are so hard to find. No way i can find that. And also i'm a bit afraid to paint it. I have an inch on a scratch like that on my front right rim.
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-r...cuff-repair.htm
It didn't help me since the aftermarket parts here are so hard to find. No way i can find that. And also i'm a bit afraid to paint it. I have an inch on a scratch like that on my front right rim.
02-08-2006, 10:49 AM
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I did the same thing two weeks ago at the parking garage at O'Hare. 
I was flaming mad ... but at least I was the cause of my first major blemish. 
I plan to leave it until I change over to summer wheels & tires. My dealer has a wheel shop they send it to and for $150 it's repaired and re-painted good-as-new.
You may also be able to find an alloy wheel repair specialist in your area that repairs it onsite (at your home or work).
I was flaming mad ... but at least I was the cause of my first major blemish. I plan to leave it until I change over to summer wheels & tires. My dealer has a wheel shop they send it to and for $150 it's repaired and re-painted good-as-new.
You may also be able to find an alloy wheel repair specialist in your area that repairs it onsite (at your home or work).
02-08-2006, 11:20 AM
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Any quality wheel repair guy can get that scratch buffed out and your wheel polished and shiny just like new. Don't even have to take the wheel off.
Depending on the depth, length and extent of the curb rash, it'll be anywhere from 50 to 250.
Depending on the depth, length and extent of the curb rash, it'll be anywhere from 50 to 250.
02-08-2006, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by dfunk' post='236799' date='Feb 8 2006, 02:29 PM
Had to hug the corner of a curb to not get hit by some jackass making a wide turn into the parking lot. SCEERRRATCH!!! Back right rim has a nice 6 inch scratch on the edge. So after 1500 miles her cherry is broken..
I dont know if i should leave it alone, fix /repair, or upgrade..
Back right rim has a nice 6 inch scratch on the edge. So after 1500 miles her cherry is broken..I dont know if i should leave it alone, fix /repair, or upgrade..
02-08-2006, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit' post='236837' date='Feb 8 2006, 03:20 PM
Any quality wheel repair guy can get that scratch buffed out and your wheel polished and shiny just like new. Don't even have to take the wheel off.
Depending on the depth, length and extent of the curb rash, it'll be anywhere from 50 to 250.
Depending on the depth, length and extent of the curb rash, it'll be anywhere from 50 to 250.
cheers
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02-08-2006, 12:21 PM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by tachyon' post='236819' date='Feb 8 2006, 09:49 PM
I did the same thing two weeks ago at the parking garage at O'Hare. I was flaming mad ... but at least I was the cause of my first major blemish.
I plan to leave it until I change over to summer wheels & tires. My dealer has a wheel shop they send it to and for $150 it's repaired and re-painted good-as-new.
You may also be able to find an alloy wheel repair specialist in your area that repairs it onsite (at your home or work).
I was flaming mad ... but at least I was the cause of my first major blemish. I plan to leave it until I change over to summer wheels & tires. My dealer has a wheel shop they send it to and for $150 it's repaired and re-painted good-as-new.
You may also be able to find an alloy wheel repair specialist in your area that repairs it onsite (at your home or work).
Still, why save a few $100 on repairing a wheel whilest driving a $$$$$ car???
It will never be the same good original wheel ever again!
02-08-2006, 12:41 PM
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My Ride: 06 530i. Silver Grey/Black/Poplar- Cold Weather - Sport - Premium - HUD - Comfort Access - Comfort Seats - PDC - Automatic - Nav
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vern
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I live in the Las Vegas area. Don't know of any shops that are reputiable. I also have the 18 inch sport wheels for a 530i. I should just roll on 14s!