04-17-2024, 01:06 PM | #1 |
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curb rash
I just received my car last Saturday and going home hit a pothole. I have two small curbrash on my left side two wheels. I just dropped off my m240i because it was giving me "rear brake light malfunction" warning. I asked the service people if they can recommend wheel repair guy and they said they have a company (detail/wheelrepair) at their dealership.
Should I have them do it, or should I bring it to someone else. Anyone has experience with BMW of Edison NJ? Thanks! |
04-17-2024, 03:35 PM | #2 | |
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I rashed mine and had a group here in FL do the repair. They basically paint it with “silver” paint and put clear coat. No one will know it was rashed, but you. |
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04-17-2024, 03:58 PM | #3 |
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My car was delivered with curb rash which I luckily spotted before driving off the lot. They brought a mobile service in to "fix" the wheel, but the work was not great. I had to push for them to remove the wheel and send it to a proper repair facility that the proper toolsets. It was then repaired to my satisfaction.
Note that I did push for a new wheel, to pull a wheel off another car etc. but none were available...apparently... |
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04-17-2024, 07:59 PM | #4 |
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The good news is that its really not that bad, and it's 100% fixable.
Try and find a reputable wheel shop in your area that has good reviews (and hopefully before/after photos) I hit a really bad pothole years ago that completely bent my wheel, terrible curb rash, and a flat tire etc.. Took it to a local shop, and 2 days later it literally looked brand new. Could never even tell it was scratched or bent. I was blown away. |
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04-20-2024, 08:41 PM | #10 | |
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Everyone treats and values their cars and personal property in a different manner. I clearly see a poor finish (orange peel) on the repair. Me personally, I would not accept that repair but I would not have had a mobile repair person do it. Others may feel differently |
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04-20-2024, 09:36 PM | #11 | |
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I am OCD with everything on this car. Even if I did notice an insignificant issue like orange peel on wheel paint, I’m not sure I’d care for the reasons you pointed out, they are wheels that will take wear and tear and are dirty 80% of the time…and this is a daily driver 2 series. If this was a Rolls Royce or Bugatti, maybe it would be a different story. |
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Easily seen, and no, not dirt. |
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Yeah.. now if this was a body panel or something more noticeable, I 100% would agree with him regarding it being unacceptable. For the convenience and price, I am happy with the outcome.
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04-28-2024, 08:28 PM | #17 |
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I went with Rim Group in NJ, it was recommended by my PPF guy. They had CNC machine, so hopefully they can get OEM finish. Car at the shop waiting for rims to come back and then they can finish PPF. Will update when the car is finished.
BTW I saw some photos of 893 wheels in all black, looks amazing. might have to do that soon. |
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I’d have gone for a smart repair, noting I agree the one posted above is not a good example. |
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