Dent on the rim and how to repair it...

Shaw · 12-10-2013, 08:49 PM

Hi all,
I got a small dent (chipped) on the rear right side rim while trying to get out of a parking and i hit the curb... it is not big, but because the edge is dented/slightly chipped, it is now turning black so it is visible...

Is there a way to repair rims like this? can anyone recommend something that doesn't drain wallets?

Or should I take it to BMW Service?
My issue is rather cosmetic than anything else...
in the pics you can see that they side of the tire is also gone...

2blu · 12-10-2013, 09:33 PM

Ask around locally you can find shops that do quality rim repair at under 100$

claykin · 12-10-2013, 10:03 PM

Shaw · 12-11-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by claykin

OK. I will take a pic...

335BOY · 12-11-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaw

Hi all,
I got a small dent (chipped) on the rear right side rim while trying to get out of a parking and i hit the side block... it is not big, but because the edge is dented/slightly chipped, it is now turning black so it is visible...

Is there a way to repair rims like this? can anyone recommend something that doesn't drain wallets?

Or should I take it to BMW Service?
My issue is rather cosmetic than anything else...

Google Unionrim. They are in Toronto near Yorkdale and fix wheels well.

drob23 · 12-11-2013, 02:58 PM

I had two wheels repaired at a dealer for around 125/wheel. They just contract the work out to some guy who comes in once a week. This should be your upper bound in price.

Random related rant - sometimes I'm finding I prefer to go to the dealer who I know will do a good job and will have the $$ to fix things should they do something wrong. Recent example - needed to have my winter tires dismounted and moved onto another set of wheels + balanced. Went to bell tire where they have a road force balancer - pretty good price too. Well, I end up waiting 3 hrs while they don't even do the job, then finally rush it as they're closing, throwing and banging the wheels all around and got my tire totes absolutely covered in sh*t. Offered to waive the dismounting fee (which was like $30), but still...what I am I gonna do, yell at the clerk at bell tire and threaten to take business elsewhere? They don't give 2 sh*ts.

Moral of the story is - performance shop and dealer are the only people I'll deal with directly, even if it's costing an extra couple bucks.

335BOY · 12-11-2013, 04:01 PM

I'd take a dremmel to that and a little clear coat............

btbossman · 12-11-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 335BOY

I'd take a dremmel to that and a little clear coat............

+1..a little matching paint couldn't hurt either but that looks small.

Shaw · 12-11-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 335BOY

I'd take a dremmel to that and a little clear coat............

I don't have a dremmel...and never done this before...chances that I create a bigger pithole are much higher than solving this...

canbmw · 12-11-2013, 09:09 PM

Just check out a few videos on Youtube and do it yourself. For minor damage like that it isn't difficult. I have done small repairs on my own rims with damage similar to yours and they don't look too bad.

Shaw · 12-12-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by canbmw

Just check out a few videos on Youtube and do it yourself. For minor damage like that it isn't difficult. I have done small repairs on my own rims with damage similar to yours and they don't look too bad.

Can't I just find someone who can professionally fix this for $100?
I have to buy a dremel for $130! ...

335BOY · 12-12-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaw

Can't I just find someone who can professionally fix this for $100?
I have to buy a dremel for $130! ...

Already told you.....
UNIONRIM.com
Call them.

Shaw · 12-12-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 335BOY

Already told you.....
UNIONRIM.com
Call them.

yes...thx. I will call them...only thing is that they are not that close to me...that's why...

drob23 · 12-12-2013, 10:11 AM

That's a pretty small ding for $100. I'd buy the dremmel and then have the tool for whatever down the road. Or borrow one from a friend. A dremmel with a cord shouldn't be that expensive FWIW.

canbmw · 12-12-2013, 10:22 AM

You don't need a Dremel for that. Some proper sandpaper, some filler (can't recall what I used but available at crappy tire) and some spray paint is all you need.

ft1330 · 12-12-2013, 10:26 AM

Not sure how you guys plan on using a Dremel to fix that? You have to sand to provide a bonding surface, then fill with Bondo or something equivalent, sand to smooth, then paint and clear coat with some cans. You will need to dismount the tire first. It's kind of a pain and also an art to do this right.

335BOY · 12-12-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaw

yes...thx. I will call them...only thing is that they are not that close to me...that's why...

Your sig says Toronto. Closer to Pfaff Tuning? They will get it done for you.

Alkidrew · 12-12-2013, 10:43 AM

wet and dry sandpaper 800 then 1200 will get rid of the dark marks and smooth it out then apply some paint. You can buy kits on ebay and amazon. I've done it a few times and good for little dings like that.

Shaw · 12-12-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 335BOY

Already told you.....
UNIONRIM.com
Call them.

Called them:
$130 and it takes 3 business days!!!!! WTF???
$150 overnight!!!!
I'm no expert but this sure isn't rocket science!!!

Shaw · 12-12-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 335BOY

Your sig says Toronto. Closer to Pfaff Tuning? They will get it done for you.

Audi service will do BMW???

So how come BMW service doesn't do it?

335BOY · 12-12-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaw

Audi service will do BMW???

So how come BMW service doesn't do it?

Pfaff Tuning works on all brands. They would send it out.

335BOY · 12-12-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaw

Called them:
$130 and it takes 3 business days!!!!! WTF???
$150 overnight!!!!
I'm no expert but this sure isn't rocket science!!!

Are you pleasantly surprised or angry?

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drob23 Lieutenant Colonel 50 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: S4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan iTrader: (1)	I had two wheels repaired at a dealer for around 125/wheel. They just contract the work out to some guy who comes in once a week. This should be your upper bound in price. Random related rant - sometimes I'm finding I prefer to go to the dealer who I know will do a good job and will have the $$ to fix things should they do something wrong. Recent example - needed to have my winter tires dismounted and moved onto another set of wheels + balanced. Went to bell tire where they have a road force balancer - pretty good price too. Well, I end up waiting 3 hrs while they don't even do the job, then finally rush it as they're closing, throwing and banging the wheels all around and got my tire totes absolutely covered in sht. Offered to waive the dismounting fee (which was like $30), but still...what I am I gonna do, yell at the clerk at bell tire and threaten to take business elsewhere? They don't give 2 shts. Moral of the story is - performance shop and dealer are the only people I'll deal with directly, even if it's costing an extra couple bucks.
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canbmw Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	Just check out a few videos on Youtube and do it yourself. For minor damage like that it isn't difficult. I have done small repairs on my own rims with damage similar to yours and they don't look too bad.
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drob23 Lieutenant Colonel 50 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: S4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan iTrader: (1)	That's a pretty small ding for $100. I'd buy the dremmel and then have the tool for whatever down the road. Or borrow one from a friend. A dremmel with a cord shouldn't be that expensive FWIW.
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canbmw Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	You don't need a Dremel for that. Some proper sandpaper, some filler (can't recall what I used but available at crappy tire) and some spray paint is all you need.
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ft1330 Major 231 Rep 1,267 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Not sure how you guys plan on using a Dremel to fix that? You have to sand to provide a bonding surface, then fill with Bondo or something equivalent, sand to smooth, then paint and clear coat with some cans. You will need to dismount the tire first. It's kind of a pain and also an art to do this right.
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Alkidrew Captain 61 Rep 949 Posts Drives: F31 325d M Sport GS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	wet and dry sandpaper 800 then 1200 will get rid of the dark marks and smooth it out then apply some paint. You can buy kits on ebay and amazon. I've done it a few times and good for little dings like that.
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