F30POST
F30POST
2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST > Technical Forums > Wheels and Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack > Damaged 397 wheel
proTUNING Freaks
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      06-10-2012, 02:46 PM   #1
ramonE90-NL
Second Lieutenant
Netherlands
35
Rep
239
Posts

Drives: bmw F30 320iA
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: The netherlands

iTrader: (0)

Damaged 397 wheel

I've damaged my right front wheel when parking.. :S The damage is in between 2 spokes on the outside of the rim. Its about 1cm, not very deep, there is just a little chip of paint and metal missing.

Can te 397 wheel be fixed only at that spot?
Appreciate 0
      06-10-2012, 11:34 PM   #2
Blake P
Kinda Like A Big Deal
United_States
10
Rep
390
Posts

Drives: F31 on order
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Fresno, CA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ramonE90-NL View Post
I've damaged my right front wheel when parking.. :S The damage is in between 2 spokes on the outside of the rim. Its about 1cm, not very deep, there is just a little chip of paint and metal missing.

Can te 397 wheel be fixed only at that spot?
I'm not sure about the Netherlands, but there are mobile wheel repair guys here who can fix just about any wheel finish (except chrome) to where the damage is not even noticeable without even taking it off the car.
Appreciate 0
      06-11-2012, 02:45 PM   #3
wmo168
Lieutenant
41
Rep
584
Posts

Drives: Need one!
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: South Florida

iTrader: (0)

I got 2 wheels damage as I drive thru the stupid touchless carwash, the control scrape both my left wheel. I took it to the wheel guy and they said these are cut from factory, polish and clear coat, so there is no paint on it. Probably have to grind down and re clear, but it won't be 100% perfect.
__________________
CurrentNone! RETIRED [15' GLA250][14' M235i F22 AW-ED 06/16/14][12' 335i F30 AW-ED 05/01/11 PCD 07/01/11] [11' M3 E93 MW-ED 08/13/09 PCD 10/14/09] [09' 135i E82 AW] [07' 335i E90 SB]

[ED Photo 12'] [ED Photo 11'] [ED Photo 09'] [PCD Photo 09']
Appreciate 0
      06-11-2012, 02:48 PM   #4
Blake P
Kinda Like A Big Deal
United_States
10
Rep
390
Posts

Drives: F31 on order
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Fresno, CA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by wmo168 View Post
I got 2 wheels damage as I drive thru the stupid touchless carwash, the control scrape both my left wheel. I took it to the wheel guy and they said these are cut from factory, polish and clear coat, so there is no paint on it. Probably have to grind down and re clear, but it won't be 100% perfect.
Yep... sand, polish, clear. Whether paint or not, they should be able to refinish to 99% as good as new. Otherwise, you need to find a new wheel repair guy.
Appreciate 0
      06-11-2012, 03:00 PM   #5
tiltmode43
I plead the 5th.
tiltmode43's Avatar
United_States
523
Rep
1,519
Posts

Drives: '18 Frontier Pro-4X, '06 Z4MR
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (10)

+1 to the above comments, it can definitely be repaired!

If a painted finish, a wheel repair specialist will smooth out the area and then paint. Depending how much metal is missing, they may even add some material after smoothing and re-shape prior to paint.

If it is a machined or polished wheel, it can still be touched up. A polished wheel can simply be smoothed, then polished & cleared. If a good chunk is missing, it may be a little tricky.

BTW, Blake P, Blake from AZ?
Appreciate 0
      06-11-2012, 03:02 PM   #6
Blake P
Kinda Like A Big Deal
United_States
10
Rep
390
Posts

Drives: F31 on order
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Fresno, CA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by tiltmode43 View Post
BTW, Blake P, Blake from AZ?
Yes sir!
Appreciate 0
      06-11-2012, 03:13 PM   #7
tiltmode43
I plead the 5th.
tiltmode43's Avatar
United_States
523
Rep
1,519
Posts

Drives: '18 Frontier Pro-4X, '06 Z4MR
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (10)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Blake P View Post
Yes sir!
Awesome, didn't expect to see you around these parts!

This is Matt from VMR. I miss my AZ days
Appreciate 0
      06-11-2012, 03:15 PM   #8
Blake P
Kinda Like A Big Deal
United_States
10
Rep
390
Posts

Drives: F31 on order
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Fresno, CA

iTrader: (0)



Quote:
Originally Posted by tiltmode43 View Post
Awesome, didn't expect to see you around these parts!

This is Matt from VMR. I miss my AZ days
Hey Matt! I was planning on getting a facelifted B8 A4 avant, but AoA decided not to bring them, so I'm planning on an F31 next spring.
Appreciate 0
      06-11-2012, 03:23 PM   #9
tiltmode43
I plead the 5th.
tiltmode43's Avatar
United_States
523
Rep
1,519
Posts

Drives: '18 Frontier Pro-4X, '06 Z4MR
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (10)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Blake P View Post


Hey Matt! I was planning on getting a facelifted B8 A4 avant, but AoA decided not to bring them, so I'm planning on an F31 next spring.
Shame on them. F31 will be great though! After working with Mike (Ultra) so much, I was ready to pick up an earlier B8 but then the F30 arrived, and I just had to. Nothing like a new platform!

ramonE90-NL - Forgot to mention, if you can post some photos it would be helpful
Appreciate 0
      06-12-2012, 01:09 PM   #10
wmo168
Lieutenant
41
Rep
584
Posts

Drives: Need one!
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: South Florida

iTrader: (0)

Update, Just got 2 rim refinish and repair by one of the guy in my area. He did amazing job and he said this types of rim is the hardest since it is not painted and need to be polish right and clear coated.
Attached Images
    
__________________
CurrentNone! RETIRED [15' GLA250][14' M235i F22 AW-ED 06/16/14][12' 335i F30 AW-ED 05/01/11 PCD 07/01/11] [11' M3 E93 MW-ED 08/13/09 PCD 10/14/09] [09' 135i E82 AW] [07' 335i E90 SB]

[ED Photo 12'] [ED Photo 11'] [ED Photo 09'] [PCD Photo 09']
Appreciate 0
      06-14-2012, 02:55 PM   #11
ramonE90-NL
Second Lieutenant
Netherlands
35
Rep
239
Posts

Drives: bmw F30 320iA
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: The netherlands

iTrader: (0)

I have made a call to the "rimdoctor" and they are able to fix it. They are going to make it smooth by sanding it and clear coating it.

The damage is similar to the pictures above
Appreciate 0
      06-15-2012, 11:54 PM   #12
wmo168
Lieutenant
41
Rep
584
Posts

Drives: Need one!
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: South Florida

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ramonE90-NL View Post
I have made a call to the "rimdoctor" and they are able to fix it. They are going to make it smooth by sanding it and clear coating it.

The damage is similar to the pictures above
Please show us the before and after picture!
__________________
CurrentNone! RETIRED [15' GLA250][14' M235i F22 AW-ED 06/16/14][12' 335i F30 AW-ED 05/01/11 PCD 07/01/11] [11' M3 E93 MW-ED 08/13/09 PCD 10/14/09] [09' 135i E82 AW] [07' 335i E90 SB]

[ED Photo 12'] [ED Photo 11'] [ED Photo 09'] [PCD Photo 09']
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:53 AM.




f30post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST