I just kerbed my 172's.......
02-11-2006, 10:03 AM
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Wasn't concentrating and kissed the kerb. Pictures below. Only had them a few weeks as well. 
I have been telling the wife how she must be careful when parking and then I go and do it today - she thinks its really funny
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How easy is this to repair ? Can anyone recommend people in NW London/outskirts area ?
Thanks
I have been telling the wife how she must be careful when parking and then I go and do it today - she thinks its really funny
. How easy is this to repair ? Can anyone recommend people in NW London/outskirts area ?
Thanks
02-11-2006, 10:09 AM
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Ouch. I am sorry SSK. It seems like we all do it one way or another eventually. Right now I am dealing with getting money from Exxon/Mobile because of an ill-designed no-touch car-wash entrance.
02-11-2006, 10:27 AM
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Sorry to hear the news, SKK.
I don't know of a repair source in your area; however, from the photo I can ASSURE you that the damage is minimal. Shops in my area have dealt with much worse curb rash and made them "new" again.
Good Luck.
I don't know of a repair source in your area; however, from the photo I can ASSURE you that the damage is minimal. Shops in my area have dealt with much worse curb rash and made them "new" again.
Good Luck.
02-11-2006, 10:31 AM
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guess a bit smoothing and paint will help sorry for you and take care, you know $hit happens 
about your wife try no to tell her after this anything... at least for a while
about your wife try no to tell her after this anything... at least for a while
02-11-2006, 01:07 PM
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SKK, don't worry, I've done 3 of mine and I just get a mobile paint guy to come to my house and airbrush them in - you can't tell believe me.
02-11-2006, 01:14 PM
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Inevitable. You just need to find a good rim guy, because sooner or later it will happen again.
02-11-2006, 01:28 PM
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Sorry to see that SKK
If it's any consolation, I did one of mine couple of weeks in.
Your damage isn't too bad and most mobile repairers will handle touching it up with ease. Be sure to clean the wheel before they re-apply lacquer, so as not to trap any dirt in the repaired section.
If you can't find a good mobile repairer, call some local dealers and ask for the name and details of the company they use, as they outsource this kind of work
Expect to pay circa 50 quid per wheel.
If it's any consolation, I did one of mine couple of weeks in.
Your damage isn't too bad and most mobile repairers will handle touching it up with ease. Be sure to clean the wheel before they re-apply lacquer, so as not to trap any dirt in the repaired section.
If you can't find a good mobile repairer, call some local dealers and ask for the name and details of the company they use, as they outsource this kind of work
Expect to pay circa 50 quid per wheel.
02-11-2006, 01:46 PM
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My Ride: UK 2006 530D MSport. Auto, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, 172 19" Mixed Wheels, Visibility, Media Pack, Sun Protective Glass, Hi-Fi Speaker System, Heated Seats, Enhanced voice control, M Lip Spoiler.
SKK..! Appreciate how gutted you must be...I'm dreading doing the same.. A BMW dealer recently mentioned these.. http://www.wickedwheels.co.uk/
I don't know if they are any good but I think it's about ?65 a wheel.. It might put your mind at rest for tonight that for ?60ish you'll be as new....!
I don't know if they are any good but I think it's about ?65 a wheel.. It might put your mind at rest for tonight that for ?60ish you'll be as new....!
02-11-2006, 02:21 PM
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If it makes you feel any better I got one of the first sets of style 145 alloys a couple of years back on my E46 touring, I drove out of the dealership and as I approach a set of lights a massive truck pulled into my lane and forced me into the kerb. Both alloys on that side shagged in less than a mile of driving with them on!