Ouch

HeyBert · 03-23-2011, 06:00 AM

Well it didn't take too long to kerb my new wheels. There is very little, if any, tyre wall protection on the 313's and I managed to kerb the passenger side front, followed by my wife kerbing the passenger side rear last week

Only had the car 2 months and never previously kerbed wheels so really annoyed.

Do you guys have any recommendations of a good repairer in the North West who can sort out the diamond cut edge on these wheels?

How are other members dealing with the practicalities of living with these wheels?

Yahoo · 03-23-2011, 07:42 AM

I have been told that the wheels can only handle 1 repair - so don't do it too early. The mark will need machining out rather then touching up.

I have purchased some alu colour paint and clear coat to repair mine for the time being, but will have them refurbed if/when to get too bad.

Lovely wheels, great to clean - but costly to repair.

HeyBert · 03-23-2011, 08:04 AM

Thanks Yahoo

Agreed, they do look lovely and are a breeze to keep clean, just don't like kerbs!

If they can only handle a single repair then I may hold off and live with the damage as I cannot guarantee any further "incidents" (other than parking well away from kerbs)

tmarshall57 · 03-23-2011, 08:35 AM

I've used these guys
for refurbing my kerbed wheels. I tend to leave the car with them for the day. At the last count they charged me £40-45 per wheel refurbed and £30 for removing quite a bad (MOT failure) dent from the inside of a wheel caused by pothole damage.

They have always done a good job for me.

HeyBert · 03-23-2011, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmarshall57

I've used these guys
for refurbing my kerbed wheels. I tend to leave the car with them for the day. At the last count they charged me £40-45 per wheel refurbed and £30 for removing quite a bad (MOT failure) dent from the inside of a wheel caused by pothole damage.

They have always done a good job for me.

Thank you for this - I will certainly give them a call to see what can be done

SO8 · 03-23-2011, 01:09 PM

I've just bought a 330d with 313M's on it ... and totally agree they have zero protection from the tyre sidewall

When I saw them I loved the style but then realised I will be parking in the middle of the road to safeguard them !

I have used Lepsons to refurbish diamond cut wheels before on an S2000 and the returned product was simply stunning .... they took a week to turn them around but I would definitely use them again (though I hope I don't haver to!)

http://www.lepsons.com/

DavS1 · 03-23-2011, 01:25 PM

I've found them ok tbh, just VERY VERY carefull when parking, and avoid every pothole I can. I've got one tiny buff mark on the laquer on one, and a tiny chip on another which must have been something to do with a pothole as I can guarantee it's never came into contact with a kerb, nor do I bump up or down any kerb no matter how small.

I'm finding them a bastard to keep clean, I was them once a week, seal with poorboys wheel sealant once a month...and tar/brake filings still stick to them and i'm having to claybar them nearly every time I wash, plus the fact they need washed in behind the spokes all round the rim as they are so open.

I looked closely the other day and can see what can only be described as oxodisation already and they are only 7 months old, can only see it if you look closely, and its literally pin prick sized but it's starting...im sure the wheels have a year or two warranty so they'll be going back if they get worse!

Apart from all that, I love them...wouldn't have any other wheel on mine!

EZ_TUR90 · 03-23-2011, 01:27 PM

Very hard to match the performance wheel pattern. Don't repair it.

Hotcoupe · 03-23-2011, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yahoo

I have been told that the wheels can only handle 1 repair

Lepsons told me the same when they did my GPowers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SO8

I have used Lepsons to refurbish diamond cut wheels before on an S2000 and the returned product was simply stunning .... they took a week to turn them around but I would definitely use them again (though I hope I don't haver to!)

http://www.lepsons.com/

Lepsons are probably the best for D/cut wheels, mine came back as good as new

fat dog · 04-02-2011, 04:10 AM

Hi HeyBert

Have you had your wheel refurbished yet and if so, who did you plunge for in the end? Any pics of the wheel post-repair?

I'm also in the north-west and despite having had my car for only one month, have also managed to catch one of my wheels.

On a more positive note, my M3 style rear spoiler is now in place. Was a breeze to fit and is very securely stuck.

03-23-2011, 06:00 AM	#1
HeyBert New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: BMW E92 320d M Sport LCI Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North West UK iTrader: (0)	Ouch - Wheel Repair on 313M's Required Well it didn't take too long to kerb my new wheels. There is very little, if any, tyre wall protection on the 313's and I managed to kerb the passenger side front, followed by my wife kerbing the passenger side rear last week Only had the car 2 months and never previously kerbed wheels so really annoyed. Do you guys have any recommendations of a good repairer in the North West who can sort out the diamond cut edge on these wheels? How are other members dealing with the practicalities of living with these wheels? __________________ BMW 320d M-Sport Coupe - Alpine White, Coral Red, 313's, and a few options
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Yahoo Captain 42 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 335i e91 LCI msport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lincolnshire iTrader: (3)	I have been told that the wheels can only handle 1 repair - so don't do it too early. The mark will need machining out rather then touching up. I have purchased some alu colour paint and clear coat to repair mine for the time being, but will have them refurbed if/when to get too bad. Lovely wheels, great to clean - but costly to repair.
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03-23-2011, 08:04 AM	#3
HeyBert New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: BMW E92 320d M Sport LCI Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North West UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks Yahoo Agreed, they do look lovely and are a breeze to keep clean, just don't like kerbs! If they can only handle a single repair then I may hold off and live with the damage as I cannot guarantee any further "incidents" (other than parking well away from kerbs) __________________ BMW 320d M-Sport Coupe - Alpine White, Coral Red, 313's, and a few options
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03-23-2011, 08:35 AM	#4
tmarshall57 Captain 56 Rep 623 Posts Drives: F10 530d M Sport, E87 118d M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bury, Lancs, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E87 118d M ... [0.00] 2012 BMW F10 530D M ... [0.00] 1997 K1100RS Specia ... [0.00]	I've used these guys for refurbing my kerbed wheels. I tend to leave the car with them for the day. At the last count they charged me £40-45 per wheel refurbed and £30 for removing quite a bad (MOT failure) dent from the inside of a wheel caused by pothole damage. They have always done a good job for me. __________________ F10 530d M Sport, September 2012 Individual Amazonite Silver, Oyster Dakota Leather, Auto, Nav Pro, Bluetooth + USB Devices, Expanded BMW Online, Comfort Seats, Sunroof, Sun Protection Glass Individual Satin Walnut Honey Brown Trim Interior Inside/Outside Mirror with folding and autodip, M Rear Spoiler
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SO8 Major 243 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW G42 M240i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I've just bought a 330d with 313M's on it ... and totally agree they have zero protection from the tyre sidewall When I saw them I loved the style but then realised I will be parking in the middle of the road to safeguard them ! I have used Lepsons to refurbish diamond cut wheels before on an S2000 and the returned product was simply stunning .... they took a week to turn them around but I would definitely use them again (though I hope I don't haver to!) http://www.lepsons.com/
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03-23-2011, 01:25 PM	#7
DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	I've found them ok tbh, just VERY VERY carefull when parking, and avoid every pothole I can. I've got one tiny buff mark on the laquer on one, and a tiny chip on another which must have been something to do with a pothole as I can guarantee it's never came into contact with a kerb, nor do I bump up or down any kerb no matter how small. I'm finding them a bastard to keep clean, I was them once a week, seal with poorboys wheel sealant once a month...and tar/brake filings still stick to them and i'm having to claybar them nearly every time I wash, plus the fact they need washed in behind the spokes all round the rim as they are so open. I looked closely the other day and can see what can only be described as oxodisation already and they are only 7 months old, can only see it if you look closely, and its literally pin prick sized but it's starting...im sure the wheels have a year or two warranty so they'll be going back if they get worse! Apart from all that, I love them...wouldn't have any other wheel on mine! __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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EZ_TUR90 Ez tur90 189 Rep 3,191 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (11)	Very hard to match the performance wheel pattern. Don't repair it. __________________
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04-02-2011, 04:10 AM	#10
fat dog Private First Class 29 Rep 129 Posts Drives: iX3 M Sport Pro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Hi HeyBert Have you had your wheel refurbished yet and if so, who did you plunge for in the end? Any pics of the wheel post-repair? I'm also in the north-west and despite having had my car for only one month, have also managed to catch one of my wheels. On a more positive note, my M3 style rear spoiler is now in place. Was a breeze to fit and is very securely stuck. Attached Images
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