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murphymok · Apr 24th, 2003, 08:55 PM

Anyone knows how to repair the sratches and chip-offs around the edge of the rim from curbing?

Geoff in Ann Arbor · Apr 24th, 2003, 09:33 PM

Only way I know of is to unmount the wheel, unmount the tire, and take it to a good body shop. They will sand the blemish smooth, prime, then repaint the rim.

I'm faced with the same situation, but my mishap wasn't a curb, but a pothole. The skinny profile of the tires makes the rims especially susceptible to this type of damage.

Good luck,
Geoff

Kev'sCoop · Apr 24th, 2003, 09:49 PM

My Bmw garage got it fixed and its as good as new it was about 3 inch stratch caused by a tight carpark.

kev

murphymok · Apr 24th, 2003, 10:17 PM

I agree, those low-profile tires are almost half of the size of the regular ones. It hurts to hear the curbing sound when you sit only a few inches from the wheels.

I will check out the dealership for a quote, don't really trust those sharks (autoshops) out there.

Great Advises, guys!

Murf.

Geoff in Ann Arbor · Apr 24th, 2003, 10:39 PM

Oh my goodness Murf, reconsider your last statement. Unless your dealer has an excellent body shop (most don't) get references from BMW, Porsche, or MB owners as to where they take their cars for body work.

There have to be several body shops of excellent repute in Toronto.

Good luck.

wwwebber · Apr 25th, 2003, 01:54 AM

Have you heard of "ChipsAway" ?, they came round to my house and fixed my kerb damaged alloy in no time - perfect job.

Apr 24th, 2003, 08:55 PM	#1
murphymok Movie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 04:12 PM Posts: 41 Offline	How to repair curb-scratch around wheel rim? Anyone knows how to repair the sratches and chip-offs around the edge of the rim from curbing?

Apr 24th, 2003, 09:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Geoff in Ann Arbor MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI USA Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 67 Offline	Only way I know of is to unmount the wheel, unmount the tire, and take it to a good body shop. They will sand the blemish smooth, prime, then repaint the rim. I'm faced with the same situation, but my mishap wasn't a curb, but a pothole. The skinny profile of the tires makes the rims especially susceptible to this type of damage. Good luck, Geoff If WInnie the Pooh had a driver's license, I bet he'd drive a MINI.

Apr 24th, 2003, 10:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Geoff in Ann Arbor MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI USA Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 67 Offline	Oh my goodness Murf, reconsider your last statement. Unless your dealer has an excellent body shop (most don't) get references from BMW, Porsche, or MB owners as to where they take their cars for body work. There have to be several body shops of excellent repute in Toronto. Good luck. If WInnie the Pooh had a driver's license, I bet he'd drive a MINI.

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wwwebber MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 01:12 AM Posts: 110 Offline	Have you heard of "ChipsAway" ?, they came round to my house and fixed my kerb damaged alloy in no time - perfect job. BRG & Black Mini Cooper S

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Apr 24th, 2003, 09:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kev'sCoop MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: east kilbride Local Time: 12:12 AM Posts: 357 Offline	My Bmw garage got it fixed and its as good as new it was about 3 inch stratch caused by a tight carpark. kev

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murphymok Movie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 04:12 PM Posts: 41 Offline	I agree, those low-profile tires are almost half of the size of the regular ones. It hurts to hear the curbing sound when you sit only a few inches from the wheels. I will check out the dealership for a quote, don't really trust those sharks (autoshops) out there. Great Advises, guys! Murf.

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