Arrrggghhh..... new alloy dinged!!

SixDegrees · 10-13-2008, 12:13 PM

Had the car 6 weeks, thought I make it a bit longer before an scrapes, etc. Thing is I haven't scratched an alloy since 2004 (had that car 4 weeks).

So, I was turning off the main road down a side / county lane. Wide enough for 2 cars but no white lines down the middle. Can't see all the way round but as I get 1/2 way round I see a MK3 Golf a bit more centred in the road that I like so I tap the brakes and pull in towards the grass verge.

No sign or kerbs or what-not but I feel a wee dunt and hear the dredded clunk. Stopped a few yards down the road to take a look. I'm guessing it was a rock / brick hidden within the grass by the look of the way the tyre is unmarked and its a bit like a 'stab' into the rim edge.

Its not bad, but enough to ruin my journey to work

So, what ya think, easily sorted at home or off to the refurb guy?

jjbirch · 10-13-2008, 12:16 PM

easy fix m8 should be fixed by a pro £30-50 easy i had one done and couldnt see it,

Dave_3 · 10-13-2008, 12:30 PM

Absolutely no problem to repair - it will be totally invisble 100% fix.

Done it myself : http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81123

Was really pissed off with myself and nagged me until I got it repaired

D.

SixDegrees · 10-13-2008, 12:30 PM

^^ need some recommendations for UK wide or Scotland based 'pros' who can sort this?

I've only ever had one refurbed and it was done via a mate who worked for VW (doesn't work there anymore).

SixDegrees · 10-13-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave_3

Absolutely no problem to repair - it will be totally invisble 100% fix.

Done it myself : http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81123

Was really pissed off with myself and nagged me until I got it repaired

D.

Ha ha, posted at the same time... had I waited a few seconds I'd have seen your post and not needed mine !

Thanks

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SixDegrees Lieutenant 12 Rep 445 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Abarth 500 [0.00]	Arrrggghhh..... new alloy dinged!! Had the car 6 weeks, thought I make it a bit longer before an scrapes, etc. Thing is I haven't scratched an alloy since 2004 (had that car 4 weeks). So, I was turning off the main road down a side / county lane. Wide enough for 2 cars but no white lines down the middle. Can't see all the way round but as I get 1/2 way round I see a MK3 Golf a bit more centred in the road that I like so I tap the brakes and pull in towards the grass verge. No sign or kerbs or what-not but I feel a wee dunt and hear the dredded clunk. Stopped a few yards down the road to take a look. I'm guessing it was a rock / brick hidden within the grass by the look of the way the tyre is unmarked and its a bit like a 'stab' into the rim edge. Its not bad, but enough to ruin my journey to work So, what ya think, easily sorted at home or off to the refurb guy? Attached Images __________________ 2014 [14] M135i, 3dr, MG, Auto, SP, CP, HS, HK and FBP Recent Past..... 2011 [61] Abarth 500, Funk White, Leather, H&R 2007 [57] 320d M-Sport Touring Pre 2007 - GT TDI 4MO, Mk4 R32, A3 TQ, A3T, Cupra R and on and on and on..... Last edited by SixDegrees; 10-13-2008 at 12:33 PM..
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jjbirch Banned 75 Rep 2,927 Posts Drives: E60 530D M SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: england iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d m sport [0.00]	easy fix m8 should be fixed by a pro £30-50 easy i had one done and couldnt see it,
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Dave_3 Brigadier General 652 Rep 3,445 Posts Drives: G22 M440D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CH / SCO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1973 Escort RS2000 MK1 [10.00]	Absolutely no problem to repair - it will be totally invisble 100% fix. Done it myself : http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81123 Was really pissed off with myself and nagged me until I got it repaired D. __________________ Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : M440D ¦ Previously : F32 435D : F32 430D M Sport sDrive, 335D E92 2006
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SixDegrees Lieutenant 12 Rep 445 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Abarth 500 [0.00]	^^ need some recommendations for UK wide or Scotland based 'pros' who can sort this? I've only ever had one refurbed and it was done via a mate who worked for VW (doesn't work there anymore). __________________ 2014 [14] M135i, 3dr, MG, Auto, SP, CP, HS, HK and FBP Recent Past..... 2011 [61] Abarth 500, Funk White, Leather, H&R 2007 [57] 320d M-Sport Touring Pre 2007 - GT TDI 4MO, Mk4 R32, A3 TQ, A3T, Cupra R and on and on and on.....
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