Repair on Competition Rims?

ZoinksM3 · Wed, May-16-2012, 11:09:37 PM

I put a decent scratch on one if my comp package rims and took it the dealer to have it refinished.

Service guy said

Quote:

I called BMW tire/wheel protection and they declined the repair, only covered if causing a leak.M wheels are not repairable due to the finish on the wheels, finish is not matched very well.

Is the true or BS?

Justin///M3 · Thu, May-17-2012, 02:04:07 PM

Probably true. Most people at some point in time assuming its a daily driver scratch, curb or ding their rims. If BMW covered people on just scratches, everyone would just get them repaired and bmw would be losing $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

They're only going to cover it if there is structural damage.

foolio · Thu, May-17-2012, 02:11:20 PM

Few years back had the same experience on another BMW I had. Only if the tire is losing air will they repair.

///M Kevin · Thu, May-17-2012, 04:18:48 PM

First part is true. They won't cover scratches but they are repairable. I just had my ZCP done 2 weeks ago and the color came out great.

ZoinksM3 · Thu, May-17-2012, 10:20:39 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I'm just going to live with it for now. This could be the nudge I needed to finally buy some aftermarket rims.

Busabos77 · Thu, May-17-2012, 11:11:18 PM

http://www.wheelspecialists.com/

Wherryj · Mon, May-21-2012, 10:29:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoinksM3

I put a decent scratch on one if my comp package rims and took it the dealer to have it refinished.

Service guy said

Is the true or BS?

Absolutely true. Once you break the anodizing, you can't repaint/repair the wheel-at least not well. Also, you can have the tire/wheel warranty, but BMW will only replace the wheel if it won't hold air. It can be damaged to the point of having literally no finish left, but if it holds air, it's still your's.

If you decide to replace the wheels and at the same time you decide to switch out the color of your wheels, I managed to get run too close to a curb/pothole by a Prius. I'm looking for a new front-for a very similar reason. This is how I know that what the dealership told you isn't BS.

I checked it out online and with a reputable Indy shop in the area. All sources will tell you this about the wheels.

**PurpleM3Pursuit** · Tue, May-22-2012, 12:43:13 AM

Something tells me there are pot holes in you future..

I'm actually surprised you bought the wheel warranty... I couldn't justify it because I knew I would get something different pretty fast.

mentroc · Sat, Jun-02-2012, 03:24:08 AM

there wheel is repairable, take it to a rim repair shop.

psquare8 · Wed, Jun-13-2012, 06:45:02 PM

They can be repaired properly- I had 4 comp rims done on my old E46 both front and back - and probably 20 on other BMW wheels, several reliable repair companies - look for Keystone LKQ, several facilities in the US> you can ship them. As to the finish it will never be an exact match - but it is very very close. Sure you will notice it side by side and 6 inches away but not back to front on the car. Look for a powder coat system - not paint. If the damage is not too extensive you can have them spot repaired with paint. Dealerships do this all the time on resale cars. If the dealer is not giving you a good contact talk to the tire shops in your area - there are any number of repair options

Thu, May-17-2012, 02:04:07 PM	#2
Justin///M3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 124 In the garage: '08 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Cincinnati	Re: Repair on Competition Rims? Probably true. Most people at some point in time assuming its a daily driver scratch, curb or ding their rims. If BMW covered people on just scratches, everyone would just get them repaired and bmw would be losing $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ They're only going to cover it if there is structural damage. __________________ E36 M3 (sold) on to something new! E90 M3 Sedan Eisenmann race -Black lines -AA filter -IND cosmetics - KW Sleeve over -BC Forged HB29's- Macht Schnell Tow Strap- You bet Jerez its black and i'll never go back

Thu, May-17-2012, 02:11:20 PM	#3
foolio 40oz. to Freedom Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 492 In the garage: '08 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Indianapolis	Re: Repair on Competition Rims? Few years back had the same experience on another BMW I had. Only if the tire is losing air will they repair. __________________ ______________________________________________ COMING SOON: 2013 e92 M3 - 6MT IB/BB - ZPP - ZCP - Dinan Stuff 2001 BMW 325xiT - Step - TiAg/Grey Leather - ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, NAV, PDC 2007 BMW X3 3.0si - Step - AW/Chestnut Leather - ZPP, ZCW, M-Sport Package SOLD - 2008 e90 M3 - 6MT AW/FR - Dinan: Exhaust - Intake - S1S - Software - Other Cosmetic Stuff ______________________________________________

Thu, May-17-2012, 04:18:48 PM	#4
///M Kevin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,533 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area	Re: Repair on Competition Rims? First part is true. They won't cover scratches but they are repairable. I just had my ZCP done 2 weeks ago and the color came out great. __________________ 2006 BMW M3 2007 Porsche GT3

Thu, May-17-2012, 10:20:39 PM	#5
ZoinksM3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 79 Reputation: 0 Location: Irving	Re: Repair on Competition Rims? Thanks for the feedback. I'm just going to live with it for now. This could be the nudge I needed to finally buy some aftermarket rims. __________________

Thu, May-17-2012, 11:11:18 PM	#6
Busabos77 Sexinator Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,434 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Re: Repair on Competition Rims? http://www.wheelspecialists.com/

Tue, May-22-2012, 12:43:13 AM	#8
PurpleM3Pursuit E36 on the way out... E92 on the way in.. Join Date: Jul 2002 Age: 31 Posts: 13,587 Reputation: 578 Location: Charlotte, NC	Re: Repair on Competition Rims? Something tells me there are pot holes in you future.. I'm actually surprised you bought the wheel warranty... I couldn't justify it because I knew I would get something different pretty fast. __________________ Alex... or PM3P... being a good Leader for YOU! E92 M3 AW/BL Competition BMWCCA# 368302 Also in the fleet: '75 Porsche 911 Carrera '85 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sold - '07 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 5.7L TRD Off Road, '99 E36 TVM M3 Coupe

Sat, Jun-02-2012, 03:24:08 AM	#9
mentroc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 181 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Re: Repair on Competition Rims? there wheel is repairable, take it to a rim repair shop.

Wed, Jun-13-2012, 06:45:02 PM	#10
psquare8 psquare8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 51 Reputation: 0	Re: Repair on Competition Rims? They can be repaired properly- I had 4 comp rims done on my old E46 both front and back - and probably 20 on other BMW wheels, several reliable repair companies - look for Keystone LKQ, several facilities in the US> you can ship them. As to the finish it will never be an exact match - but it is very very close. Sure you will notice it side by side and 6 inches away but not back to front on the car. Look for a powder coat system - not paint. If the damage is not too extensive you can have them spot repaired with paint. Dealerships do this all the time on resale cars. If the dealer is not giving you a good contact talk to the tire shops in your area - there are any number of repair options

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