How to fix this ?!

ChrisH229 · 16 Jan 2020 at 01:56

Hi everyone,

Today I had a mishap, error of judgment whilst parking !!! I scuffed my wheel on the kerb, not massive damage but it’s annoying ! Anyone had a similar problem with these types of wheels ? They’re not big standard alloys and have to be the expensive BMW kind .

any help I would be so grateful.
Thanks,

Chris

ChrisH229 · 16 Jan 2020 at 01:59

Here’s a photo of the type of wheels, it’s a light scuff but enough to have digged into the metal.

Space Monkey · 16 Jan 2020 at 02:25

I've removed the eBay link and just put the photo in for you

ChrisH229 · 16 Jan 2020 at 02:31

Space Monkey said:
I've removed the eBay link and just put the photo in for you

Thank you

Dominic-Toretto · 16 Jan 2020 at 04:02

Hi OP,

That looks to be a 437M alloy. These are typically diamond cut with a smoked laquer.

I can not see how bad the damage is, but diamond cut alloys are generally more expensive to refurb than powder coated. Having owned 437M alloys personally I would get a smart repair on the specific spot (It won't be a perfect match, but should be pretty close).

Nasher · 16 Jan 2020 at 08:03

I wouldnt even bother. Unless its a show car no one expects alloys to be perfect.

BUDFORCE · 16 Jan 2020 at 08:14

Nasher said:
I wouldnt even bother. Unless its a show car no one expects alloys to be perfect.

This.

Just take a black permanent marker to it to colour it in black again.

It's what I do with mine.

grudas · 16 Jan 2020 at 08:14

3 options

sell the car
refurb the alloys(you'll want all done to match)
buy a single alloy from bmw/ebay thats "factory" finish

or just be a man and ignore it, it happens.

Drumroll · 16 Jan 2020 at 08:33

My only advice is, cover the damaged area with clear lacquer to avoid further damage, such as corrosion.
I damaged mine few weeks back. If it was few years ago I would go down refurb, but nowadays they're easily damaged by stone chips, as does the paintwork, regardless of brand.
Mine was during parking, close enough from the kerb but didn't notice a few inches deep pothole next to the kerb.
So simply clean it and use some nail varnish or lacquer to make sure the damage don't get worst.

GravyMonster · 16 Jan 2020 at 15:24

If all you've done is damage to the rim edge, then you can get it fixed quite cheaply. Cost me £80 to have some curb rash fixed on a 19" diamond cut Merc wheel. The bigger problem is inconvenience as your car is off the road for a day or two, assuming you don't have a spare.

NVP · 16 Jan 2020 at 16:00

Call your local bmw or Porsche garage and ask their body shop which company they use to refurb - then call them direct.

Diamond cut refurbs are for professionals, you don't want a cowboy.

disfunktion · 16 Jan 2020 at 16:03

I scuffed the diamond cut alloy on my Abarth two weeks after I bought it. I had quotes of ~£100 to refurb it but all advised it wouldn't be a perfect match due to diamond cut.

I didn't bother getting it repaired as it will be sods law that it will happen again so I've just left it. Coated it with some clear lacquer in the damaged area.

Psycho Sonny · 16 Jan 2020 at 16:19

NVP said:
Call your local bmw or Porsche garage and ask their body shop which company they use to refurb - then call them direct.

Diamond cut refurbs are for professionals, you don't want a cowboy.

Would they just hand out this information?

GravyMonster · 16 Jan 2020 at 17:03

Unlikely. I've tried it before and the dealership were adamant they did it in house.

NVP · 16 Jan 2020 at 17:46

Psycho Sonny said:
Would they just hand out this information?

They did for me