M3 - 2001 - Alloywheels - frustrating!

garethhayden · Mon, Dec-31-2007, 12:54:57 PM

I bought my M3 about 9 months ago, the previous owner had curbed the alloys and now the clear plastic coating is slightly separating from the metal wheel and it looks rubbish! Does anyone know of anywhere the can repair / recondition M3 wheels? Does anyone else have the problem? Cheers. Gareth - London

DocDuvi · Fri, Jan-04-2008, 06:44:00 PM

Paint them! or take them to a place and get them to paint them!

smokey47 · Tue, Jan-29-2008, 11:59:05 PM

http://www.mobilewheelrepair.com/usa...s_newyork.html

lagunasecablue · Wed, Jan-30-2008, 07:05:32 PM

It's a common problem. The finish on the alloys sometimes peels even if they aren't curbed. Best of luck fixing them. Look into some used wheels if they are available- don't pay more than the price of a used set in good condition to fix them. The going rate here in the USA is $400-600 depending on condition. I'm not sure what a set costs in London.

Mon, Dec-31-2007, 12:54:57 PM	#1
garethhayden Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 Reputation: 0	M3 - 2001 - Alloywheels - frustrating! I bought my M3 about 9 months ago, the previous owner had curbed the alloys and now the clear plastic coating is slightly separating from the metal wheel and it looks rubbish! Does anyone know of anywhere the can repair / recondition M3 wheels? Does anyone else have the problem? Cheers. Gareth - London

Tue, Jan-29-2008, 11:59:05 PM	#3
smokey47 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Reputation: 0	Try this for repair http://www.mobilewheelrepair.com/usa...s_newyork.html __________________

Wed, Jan-30-2008, 07:05:32 PM	#4
lagunasecablue The SMMMURF Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 25 Posts: 2,130 Reputation: 0 Location: Pleasanton, CA	It's a common problem. The finish on the alloys sometimes peels even if they aren't curbed. Best of luck fixing them. Look into some used wheels if they are available- don't pay more than the price of a used set in good condition to fix them. The going rate here in the USA is $400-600 depending on condition. I'm not sure what a set costs in London. __________________ 2009 M3 Sedan Alpine White/Black 6MT - no moonroof, stock 2004 M3 Coupe Laguna Seca Blue/Black 6MT - no moonroof, RAC RG63, Dinan/Koni 2004 S2000 Sebring Silver/Black 6MT - OEM hardtop, stock 1995 Miata - SCCA Spec Miata SFR '08 Champion Maintained and modded by Performance Technic

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Fri, Jan-04-2008, 06:44:00 PM	#2
DocDuvi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 246 Reputation: 0 Location: Key West, FL	Paint them! or take them to a place and get them to paint them!