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Marked Alloy = First Blemish!
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06-12-2006, 06:47 AM | #1 |
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Marked Alloy = First Blemish!
Went around a sharp bend today, and stumbled across a large truck parked just after. I swerved to make sure I was clear, but the back wheel managed to clip the kerb.
Effect - 1 marked alloy! The mark is only about an inch, and it's not really too bad. But in sympathy with many other forum users, I can't but keep starting at it. Maybe this will make it disappear?!http://www.e90post.com/forums/images/smilies/cry.gif |
06-12-2006, 10:14 AM | #3 |
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There are places that can do repair jobs on alloys, I think they fill them and paint them and do a pretty good job. I have no suggestions of where to go though, as I have never had this dont myself.
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06-12-2006, 10:16 PM | #4 |
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My dealer will do them $150/wheel. I've already gotten 2 done and picked-up another scrape earlier this month that I'll take care the next time that I go in for service.
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06-13-2006, 06:11 AM | #5 |
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Still trying hard not to look at it!
Depends on which angle the wheel is when parked as to how noticable it is! |
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06-13-2006, 02:27 PM | #6 |
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I know how you feel.. Just did one last week on the right rear....:mad:
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06-13-2006, 02:51 PM | #7 |
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My dealership charges $125 for a guy (outsourced) to do the wheel repair and takes 1 full day. I'd rather go straight to the guy but I need to meet him first. The dealership also gives out a loaner.
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I badly banged up my right side wheels when I hit slide off the road and hit a tree log about a week ago and the guy came over and fixed both wheels for $140 out the door, took him 1 hour and 15 minutes (1 hour for rear wheel, 15 minutes for front wheel) and put a completely new clear coat on rear. Looks good as new. |
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