Wheel Repair after hitting a curb?

ParaDiddle · 03-09-2007, 07:19 PM

I have the stock 7 spoke sports wheels and I let my ex-gf drive the car and she hit a curb. I have a nice scrape on the wheel. Is there any way to repair this damage? I also got a few nicks from a local car wash too.

NaViT · 03-09-2007, 07:43 PM

PICS?

boyce'06 330i · 03-09-2007, 07:44 PM

There should be wheel repair specialists in your area... check with your local tire/wheel shops.

If the scrape isn't too bad, they'll likely grind it down smooth and refinish the area. If it's to deep to grind down without taking a noticeable loss of rim material then they'll have to rebuild the edge where the scuff is with bondo, sand it down smooth then refinish.

There are good refinishers and there are bad, make sure you get a good one.

SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! · 03-09-2007, 07:47 PM

and thats how an ex gets even! hits u where it hurts!

wj4 · 03-09-2007, 07:51 PM

Around SoCal, there is a guy that does it for $100 per wheel. It comes out flawless, you can't even tell. I'm sure there are places around your location as well.

E90Brian · 03-12-2007, 11:31 AM

Look at this thread:

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/realwhda.html

That's if you want to try a DIY.

txusa03 · 03-12-2007, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaViT

PICS?

of the damages or of his X?

kepford · 03-12-2007, 12:45 PM

Was she your ex before or after she hit the curb?

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boyce'06 330i Private First Class 4 Rep 134 Posts Drives: '06 330i Slvr/Gray Prem/Sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TN iTrader: (2)	There should be wheel repair specialists in your area... check with your local tire/wheel shops. If the scrape isn't too bad, they'll likely grind it down smooth and refinish the area. If it's to deep to grind down without taking a noticeable loss of rim material then they'll have to rebuild the edge where the scuff is with bondo, sand it down smooth then refinish. There are good refinishers and there are bad, make sure you get a good one.
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wj4 Major General 339 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	Around SoCal, there is a guy that does it for $100 per wheel. It comes out flawless, you can't even tell. I'm sure there are places around your location as well.
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