[jpp01]

I know this has been covered before, but was really after a bit of advice on how best to tackle this. The car is now out of warranty and corrosion is only on the inside and not visible around the hub cap yet. I realise that touching them up will mean I have no comeback on BMW but as it’s out of warranty, I don’t think I’ve much to lose.

So I was going remove the corrosion with a bit of emery cloth then paint it with an alloy wheel paint followed by a couple of coats of lacquer. Anyone tried this before and if so did it stop it progressing any further?

[335dxdrive]

If you have no warranty I guess you have nothing to loose by trying to at least do a preventative repair your self

I'm sure others will comment on the method of repairing it

[jpp01]

Originally Posted by 335dxdrive

If you have no warranty I guess you have nothing to loose by trying to at least do a preventative repair your self

I'm sure others will comment on the method of repairing it

Cheers, just wasn't sure if other people had any luck with BMW with cars just outside the warranty?

[teaston]

Yes a few have had 403's replaced outside warranty as goodwill gesture, but it would have to be visible outside the centre cap.

[jpp01]

Originally Posted by teaston

Yes a few have had 403's replaced outside warranty as goodwill gesture, but it would have to be visible outside the centre cap.

Cheers, couldn't find anyone who has had them replace outside warranty so thanks for the info. Will have a think, these are my summers so it may take longer to appear outside the center hub cap and then car will be older, so less good will from BMW. May still go ahead and try to repair them, I can then keep on top of it, as it's going to keep on happening!

[Soul_Glo]

It is cheaper to refurbish so they may offer you that. If they decline then there are some alternatives to refurbishment. I used First Aid Wheels in London last year to exchange a set of Style 189 alloys. Like for like swap came to £350 including VAT. The upshot is that you get straight alloys rather than pot hole damage ones. Worth keeping in mind.

https://www.fawheels.co.uk