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      11-13-2008, 03:30 PM   #1
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Question Paint quality on original wheels

I have a 08 335d touring with 18" BMW wheels. I have noticed that the paint is coming off the edge of some of the spokes on the front wheels. Has anyone else had this problem? I spoke to the local garage and of course they said that I must have scraped them against something. I pointed out to them that the paint was coming off the back edge of the spoke so how could I have scraped that. They are getting them inspected but I am not holding out much hope. Pretty poor for a car with only 4000 miles on it.
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      11-14-2008, 02:34 AM   #2
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It is poor and don't let them fob you off.
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      11-14-2008, 02:35 AM   #3
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Mine are fine, a couple of kerb marks which are my fault but there is no paint defects at all.

I had a new wheel fitted to the Alfa on Monday as I wasn't happy with the finish. They initially refurbished the wheel and I still wasn't happy with the finish so I complained to Alfa UK who then paid for a new wheel. I've also had all 4 wheels replaced on a car before under warranty after 18 months/30K miles because of defects in the finish. You need to push hard and complain to BMW UK if you don't feel you are getting anywhere.
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      11-14-2008, 05:22 AM   #4
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is it paint or powder coat?
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      11-14-2008, 07:36 AM   #5
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Agree, don't be fobbed off. Assume the car is under warranty so don't worry about it.
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