Looking for pro wheel repair

TonyCzar · 09-27-2008, 03:00 PM

I have the upgraded 19" wheels on my 2008 M3. Naturally, I eventually caused some 'curb rash' while parallel parking.

My local wheel repair shop told me that these wheels are "spun aluminum" and that they were not able to repair them. Has anyone had a good experience yet on these specific wheels with a professional repair shop anywhere in the U.S.?

Tony

montreal red · 09-27-2008, 09:02 PM

it is difficult to repair wheels with the machined finish that the 19s have... if you do find a shop that will do the job, it will cost considerably more than fixing a normal wheel and you may not be happy with the results... i would just leave the wheels as they are and not bother...

GregW / Oregon · 09-27-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyCzar

I have the upgraded 19" wheels on my 2008 M3. Naturally, I eventually caused some 'curb rash' while parallel parking.

My local wheel repair shop told me that these wheels are "spun aluminum" and that they were not able to repair them. Has anyone had a good experience yet on these specific wheels with a professional repair shop anywhere in the U.S.?

They are not spun aluminum. I think they mean satin. Regardless, my local family run wheel shop is excellent if you can't find anyone closer:

http://www.skipswheelwerks.com/

milloy8 · 09-27-2008, 11:40 PM

I used Swamp2's DIY: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ight=wheel+fix

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TonyCzar New Member 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (0)	Looking for pro wheel repair I have the upgraded 19" wheels on my 2008 M3. Naturally, I eventually caused some 'curb rash' while parallel parking. My local wheel repair shop told me that these wheels are "spun aluminum" and that they were not able to repair them. Has anyone had a good experience yet on these specific wheels with a professional repair shop anywhere in the U.S.? Tony __________________
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	it is difficult to repair wheels with the machined finish that the 19s have... if you do find a shop that will do the job, it will cost considerably more than fixing a normal wheel and you may not be happy with the results... i would just leave the wheels as they are and not bother... __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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milloy8 Private 4 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I used Swamp2's DIY: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ight=wheel+fix __________________ 2008 E90 /// M3 DCT Jerez Black / Black Interior / Carbon Leather Trim / Premium / Technology / Cold Weather / 19's / Moonroof / Painted Reflectors / Blacklines / V1
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