Wheel scratched, in bad mood now

guanxin · 09-09-2011, 02:18 PM

Stupid carwash guy drove my new M3 into the carwash machine, and scratched the side metal really hard, the damage is about 3 inches long.
And I was hoping that the carwash place will help me to fix it, but I ended up paying full for the wash.
The carwash place is next to Target, Willow Grove.
Obviously, I would not go that place next time.

Is there any way to put the paint back?

SamS · 09-09-2011, 02:23 PM

Whaaaaaaaaaaaat?

1) You took the M3 to the carwash?
2) Didn't you notice the damage before you paid for the service?

nemex12 · 09-09-2011, 02:25 PM

thats why everyone should carry a lawyer business card, even if its fake

radiantm3 · 09-09-2011, 02:32 PM

1. Doesn't look bad. Any reputable wheel repair shop can make it look like it never happened. Probably cost you $100-200 or so.

2. Wash your own car. I learned this the hard way too. Unless you are going to a professional detail shop that regularly works on high end cars and exotics, your car will get scratched or damaged at some point. Those guys at the car washes get paid minimum wage and could care less about anyone's car. I used to get my previous car hand washed all the time at some of the nicer car washes and I've caught them reuse towels and rags that they dropped on the ground. I also notice they use the same chemical to clean my interior plastics, vinyl, leather, AND NAVIGATION SCREEN. They are completely incompetent when it comes to car care. You are better off paying your 12 year old neighbor kid to wash your car over a car wash.

Cyrax91 · 09-09-2011, 02:37 PM

You should never take your car to a car wash unless you dont give a shit about it. I wash my Evo and my M3. I take my old nissan frontier to the car wash.

Templar · 09-09-2011, 02:39 PM

I still can't wrap my head around why anyone would take a 60K+ car to a cheapo carwash....

bmw_enthusiasm · 09-09-2011, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guanxin

Stupid carwash guy drove my new M3 into the carwash machine, and scratched the side metal really hard, the damage is about 3 inches long.
And I was hoping that the carwash place will help me to fix it, but I ended up paying full for the wash.
The carwash place is next to Target, Willow Grove.
Obviously, I would not go that place next time.

Is there any way to put the paint back?

uppss..
sorry buddy..hope that helps over here:

(I tried something like that once and it worked sweet!

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http://www.audiworld.com/tech/ext43.shtml

mmm def · 09-09-2011, 02:47 PM

Wheel repair place can fix that no problemo. Someone scratched my 335 wheels and I had it fixed, can't even tell. Don't worry.

FVM3 · 09-09-2011, 03:01 PM

i will take my car to hand wash but not a machine car wash! Wash it yourself!

SV Concepts · 09-09-2011, 03:26 PM

You didn't even get a free wash out of this deal?? It's bad enough when you end up curbing your own wheels but I would have been livid if some car wash n00b did this. Hand wash place or machine??

onnex · 09-09-2011, 04:04 PM

lol at car washes. Do it yourself if you have any pride in ownership– nothing more satisfying than cleaning it yourself.

Sean05 · 09-09-2011, 04:47 PM

get it fix and powdercoat it... just to hide the blemishes.

EDIT WHY THE FAWK WOULD YOU TAKE YOUR CAR TO A AUTO CARWASH... sorry just giving you a hard time...

i say wash your own car...

ottoblotto · 09-09-2011, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guanxin

Stupid carwash guy drove my new M3 into the carwash machine...

I threw up so much after reading this I passed out... what happened to op?

gblansten · 09-09-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiantm3

1. Doesn't look bad. Any reputable wheel repair shop can make it look like it never happened. Probably cost you $100-200 or so.

2. Wash your own car. I learned this the hard way too. Unless you are going to a professional detail shop that regularly works on high end cars and exotics, your car will get scratched or damaged at some point. Those guys at the car washes get paid minimum wage and could care less about anyone's car. I used to get my previous car hand washed all the time at some of the nicer car washes and I've caught them reuse towels and rags that they dropped on the ground. I also notice they use the same chemical to clean my interior plastics, vinyl, leather, AND NAVIGATION SCREEN. They are completely incompetent when it comes to car care. You are better off paying your 12 year old neighbor kid to wash your car over a car wash.

1. Yes

and

2. Yes

jonasaurus · 09-09-2011, 05:18 PM

Sorry to hear about the mishap! Hope you get it fixed up soon. I'm sure you won't be letting anyone drive your car for any reason now

scottieE90M · 09-09-2011, 05:23 PM

FAIL lol

blackoutm3 · 09-09-2011, 05:25 PM

when i first got my cls i took it to a car wash that had a serpintine belt drive thingi whatever they call it. left the car there for a "hand wash and wax" and went to have lunch. when i returned a few hours later i noticed that my car looked sooo sexy, asides the point i also noticed that two left wheels had seeeeerious damage, and not from a curb. when bringing to attention to carwash they denied every bit of it. i demanded they repair and cover all fees or they would hear from my lawyer. they played hardball but at the end of it just to prove a point made them order me to brand new amg wheels from mercedes for over 3k. the fact that my receipt clearly stated i paid for a hand wash and wax was the overwhelming factor. it might only be a couple hundred to repair but that fact that most washes try to get away clean just pissed me off. since then i just do it. you had every full right to get a free wash and repairs covered. just my 2 cents

Eugene-TAIWAN · 09-09-2011, 05:33 PM

its time for new rims buddy

SV Concepts · 09-09-2011, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugene-TAIWAN

its time for new rims buddy

LOL. SOLID rationale there.

Daft · 09-09-2011, 05:35 PM

I don't see why everyone is against automatic car washes so much?? I take mine all the time to these. As long as it's a touchless wash, I don't see how any damage can occur. There's two local ones I go to on a regular basis. One you drive in, stop/park, and the spray/soap moves around your car. The other one is belt driven with no rails. Been doing this since 2003 when I got my E46 M. Not a single bad incident. They're quick, easy, cheap, convenient and do a pretty good clean job. I also take the car to a pro cleaning shop for a wax twice a year (right before and after the winter season). Yes I'm that lazy to wash/wax my car, would rather pay a machine or someone to do it for me..
Sounds like the OP took it to a belt driven wash that grabs the wheels along a rail. Avoid those!

rjd598 · 09-09-2011, 07:19 PM

Ur f$

jrAdiRon · 09-10-2011, 04:50 AM

You're taking a lot of risk by paying for a car wash. It's like parking your $70k on a ghetto, busy street. This should be a lesson. Learn to love and care for your owned car is all there is in here.

09-09-2011, 02:18 PM	#1
guanxin Enlisted Member Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: State College Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	Wheel scratched, in bad mood now Stupid carwash guy drove my new M3 into the carwash machine, and scratched the side metal really hard, the damage is about 3 inches long. And I was hoping that the carwash place will help me to fix it, but I ended up paying full for the wash. The carwash place is next to Target, Willow Grove. Obviously, I would not go that place next time. Is there any way to put the paint back? Attached Images
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09-09-2011, 02:25 PM	#3
nemex12 Captain Drives: e60,z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: florida Posts: 712 iTrader: (1)	thats why everyone should carry a lawyer business card, even if its fake __________________ if you want perfection buy a mercedes, or marry an accountant

09-09-2011, 02:32 PM	#4
radiantm3 AWD...training wheels for RWD Drives: 11 E92 M3, 13 F25 X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,145 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.75] 2013 BMW X3 xdrive35 [4.25]	1. Doesn't look bad. Any reputable wheel repair shop can make it look like it never happened. Probably cost you $100-200 or so. 2. Wash your own car. I learned this the hard way too. Unless you are going to a professional detail shop that regularly works on high end cars and exotics, your car will get scratched or damaged at some point. Those guys at the car washes get paid minimum wage and could care less about anyone's car. I used to get my previous car hand washed all the time at some of the nicer car washes and I've caught them reuse towels and rags that they dropped on the ground. I also notice they use the same chemical to clean my interior plastics, vinyl, leather, AND NAVIGATION SCREEN. They are completely incompetent when it comes to car care. You are better off paying your 12 year old neighbor kid to wash your car over a car wash. __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT / 45,000+ miles / 3400lbs with no driver, half tank / M3 GTS Aero, Rear Seat Delete, Half Cage • Schroth 6 Point Harness • Recaro Profi • 18" BBS FI / 18" TE37SL Black Edition • Ohlins RT • Vorshlag Camber Plates • Brembo 380GT • Endless Pads • Akrapovic Evo • RD Sport Sways • ESS Tune • Supercharger Delete (1:42 @ Laguna Seca, 2:09 @ Thunderhill, 1:56 @ Infineon)

09-09-2011, 02:37 PM	#5
Cyrax91 M Power Drives: JB e46 M3 & WW Evo IX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NM Posts: 1,454 iTrader: (17)	You should never take your car to a car wash unless you dont give a shit about it. I wash my Evo and my M3. I take my old nissan frontier to the car wash. __________________ JB e46 M3 & WW Evo IX GSR

09-09-2011, 02:39 PM	#6
Templar Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,710 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [5.00]	I still can't wrap my head around why anyone would take a 60K+ car to a cheapo carwash.... __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '11 Ford F-150 XLT - Supercrew, 4x4, Ecoboost V6, Chrome/Convenience Package, Tow Package

09-09-2011, 02:23 PM	#2
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,106 iTrader: (0)	Whaaaaaaaaaaaat? 1) You took the M3 to the carwash? 2) Didn't you notice the damage before you paid for the service?

09-09-2011, 02:47 PM	#8
mmm def Colonel Drives: 07 Accord 6-6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,535 iTrader: (0)	Wheel repair place can fix that no problemo. Someone scratched my 335 wheels and I had it fixed, can't even tell. Don't worry.

09-09-2011, 03:01 PM	#9
FVM3 Major General Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,145 iTrader: (2)	i will take my car to hand wash but not a machine car wash! Wash it yourself! __________________ 2011 E93 DCT

09-09-2011, 03:26 PM	#10
SV Concepts Drives: Vorsteiner E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F. Campbell, CA 95008 Posts: 5,869 iTrader: (10)	You didn't even get a free wash out of this deal?? It's bad enough when you end up curbing your own wheels but I would have been livid if some car wash n00b did this. Hand wash place or machine??

09-09-2011, 04:04 PM	#11
onnex Captain Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Posts: 943 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.67]	lol at car washes. Do it yourself if you have any pride in ownership– nothing more satisfying than cleaning it yourself. __________________ 2011 Matte Metallic Blue E92 M3 \| 6MT \| Black Novillo / Black Carbon Leather \| 20" DPE SP-SC 5 \| LS3 V1 LEDs + full blackout \| Full Amuse Ericsson Kit \| Akra Evo \| RD Sport Springs \| Macht Schnell Stage 2 Intake

09-09-2011, 04:47 PM	#12
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 5,018 iTrader: (9)	get it fix and powdercoat it... just to hide the blemishes. EDIT WHY THE FAWK WOULD YOU TAKE YOUR CAR TO A AUTO CARWASH... sorry just giving you a hard time... i say wash your own car... __________________

09-09-2011, 05:18 PM	#15
jonasaurus Colonel Drives: 11.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 2,822 iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear about the mishap! Hope you get it fixed up soon. I'm sure you won't be letting anyone drive your car for any reason now __________________ ///M3 \| E90 \| Space Grey \| Fox Red with CF Structure \| 6MT \| 260M \| My build

09-09-2011, 05:23 PM	#16
scottieE90M New Member Drives: 2011 E90 M3 DCT AW Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Renton Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	FAIL lol

09-09-2011, 05:25 PM	#17
blackoutm3 Private First Class Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	when i first got my cls i took it to a car wash that had a serpintine belt drive thingi whatever they call it. left the car there for a "hand wash and wax" and went to have lunch. when i returned a few hours later i noticed that my car looked sooo sexy, asides the point i also noticed that two left wheels had seeeeerious damage, and not from a curb. when bringing to attention to carwash they denied every bit of it. i demanded they repair and cover all fees or they would hear from my lawyer. they played hardball but at the end of it just to prove a point made them order me to brand new amg wheels from mercedes for over 3k. the fact that my receipt clearly stated i paid for a hand wash and wax was the overwhelming factor. it might only be a couple hundred to repair but that fact that most washes try to get away clean just pissed me off. since then i just do it. you had every full right to get a free wash and repairs covered. just my 2 cents __________________ e92 m3 whipple blown lightning 2010 f350 monster toy hauler. cls500 c350

09-09-2011, 05:33 PM	#18
Eugene-TAIWAN Brigadier General Drives: E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,103 iTrader: (4)	its time for new rims buddy __________________ Past: Gintani stage3 M3 present: Porsche 993, 964,997.1 GT3, Panamera Turbo waiting to be delivered 2015: Porsche 991 GT3RS

09-09-2011, 05:35 PM	#20
Daft Captain Drives: 2011 ZCP E92 M3 & 2003 E46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 820 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [4.84] 2003 BMW M3 [5.00]	I don't see why everyone is against automatic car washes so much?? I take mine all the time to these. As long as it's a touchless wash, I don't see how any damage can occur. There's two local ones I go to on a regular basis. One you drive in, stop/park, and the spray/soap moves around your car. The other one is belt driven with no rails. Been doing this since 2003 when I got my E46 M. Not a single bad incident. They're quick, easy, cheap, convenient and do a pretty good clean job. I also take the car to a pro cleaning shop for a wax twice a year (right before and after the winter season). Yes I'm that lazy to wash/wax my car, would rather pay a machine or someone to do it for me.. Sounds like the OP took it to a belt driven wash that grabs the wheels along a rail. Avoid those! __________________ 2011 M3 ZCP \| ESS SUPERCHARGED \| AKRAPOVIC EVOLUTION \| 20" HRE P40 \| BREMBO BBK \| B&G SPRINGS

09-09-2011, 07:19 PM	#21
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09-10-2011, 04:50 AM	#22
jrAdiRon Sergeant Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 251 iTrader: (1)	You're taking a lot of risk by paying for a car wash. It's like parking your $70k on a ghetto, busy street. This should be a lesson. Learn to love and care for your owned car is all there is in here.

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