Repair price? curbed 326 - repaired myself! :)

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Zed Five

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Moved out of the way of an ambulance this evening and lightly grazed about 1/4 of the rim of my 19" 326 wheel on a curb. I have a oil service due very soon, so does anyone know what bmw charge for a wheel repair please?

Cheers.
 
Zed Five said:
Moved out of the way of an ambulance this evening and lightly grazed about 1/4 of the rim of my 19" 326 wheel on a curb. I have a oil service due very soon, so does anyone know what bmw charge for a wheel repair please?

Cheers.
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If it's a light graze just get it refurbed Zed Five, no need to get the robbing stealers involved surely..? :?
 
Don't sort with a dealer, they'll only get a wheel guy in anyway so you may as well cut out of the middleman!
 
ggmiller said:
Don't sort with a dealer, they'll only get a wheel guy in anyway so you may as well cut out of the middleman!
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True, but dealer will fix if paint peels again within 12 months (and car will be in for service anyway).

£80 I can live with. - cheers guys :thumbsup:
 
Ive learned a new skill over the weekend. Alloy cosmetic repair. :D

I thought 'how difficult can it be?' Turns out, 'not very'.

Removed wheel
spray with soapy water
light wet sand damage
Dry
fill and let cure for a few hours
soapy water
wet sand until smooth
t-cut polish.
prime repair
matched paint
totally invisible repair :D :D :D
 
Zed Five said:
Ive learned a new skill over the weekend. Alloy cosmetic repair. :D

I thought 'how difficult can it be?' Turns out, 'not very'.

Removed wheel
spray with soapy water
light wet sand damage
Dry
fill and let cure for a few hours
soapy water
wet sand until smooth
t-cut polish.
prime repair
matched paint
totally invisible repair :D :D :D
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Nice :thumbsup: . I've always wanted to give this a go as it seems quite do-able as long as you take your time and take care. What did you use for filler?
 
Too busy working, but i can send you a picture of an alloy wheel without any marks if you like.

:P

didn't take any before pics, was focused on not screwing up a £500 alloy.
 
enzed4 said:
Zed Five said:
Ive learned a new skill over the weekend. Alloy cosmetic repair. :D

I thought 'how difficult can it be?' Turns out, 'not very'.

Removed wheel
spray with soapy water
light wet sand damage
Dry
fill and let cure for a few hours
soapy water
wet sand until smooth
t-cut polish.
prime repair
matched paint
totally invisible repair :D :D :D
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Nice :thumbsup: . I've always wanted to give this a go as it seems quite do-able as long as you take your time and take care. What did you use for filler?
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a body filler that cures to rock hard in a couple of hours. Nothing special. Worked brilliantly. Important to t cut out the sanding marks at the right stage, it gives you the confidence that it'll be ok :)
 
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