Kerb rash

[raffles999]

I was stupid enough to graze the wheels of my 750i on a hi kerb recently resulting in blemishes on both wheels. I have sanded the areas down relatively smooth. Has anyone successfully covered such marks and if so please advise on paint used, do I need an undercoat to cover raw aluminum etc....I appreciate any feedback. What a klutz I am!

[1bad540]

a decent tire shop should be able to refinish the wheels pretty cheap, I just had some rash fixed on my x5 for about 50.00 and came out perfect.

[MOPAULY]

kerb? you mean curb?

[Suri [TBR]]

kerb? you mean curb?

+1

:rofl: :rofl: I wasn't aware that the spelling changed

[Rookie2008]

kerb? you mean curb?

I am sorry but I couldn't help my self when I seen that!:rofl::rofl:

[csmeance]

I was stupid enough to graze the wheels of my 750i on a hi kerb recently resulting in blemishes on both wheels. I have sanded the areas down relatively smooth. Has anyone successfully covered such marks and if so please advise on paint used, do I need an undercoat to cover raw aluminum etc....I appreciate any feedback. What a klutz I am!

I'd have a professional do it to ensure that the color matches properly, but I've heard good things about WURTH wheel paint

[Db750]

Kerb is an alternative spelling of the word curb typically used in the UK where Raffles is from.

Raffles, I would have it professionally painted. Google an "Alloy Wheel Repair" in your area.

[rkruz]

not a direct answer but for info...

I have the same problem, pretty deep rim scrapage on all 4 rims.
There are a few wheel shops around that repair and refinish for $125 ea.
The BMW dealer is $150ea. Im sure the dealer just has one of those same shops do it.
BMW dealer says they are repaired to factory specification.
Its a one day repair and car can be taken home at the end of the day at least per dealer.
Other shops said it would take 2 days.
I read on this forum of a mobile shop that does it for $100 ea. I called them but they never called me back.

[1bad540]

The mobile guys are garbage, to be done right the tire needs to come off the rim and the wheel needs to be baked in an oven. I have had a few repaired In Ny I have a great place.

[raffles999]

Thanks for all the feedback, yes i used the UK version of spelling. We use curb (to restrain) something I should have practised before hitting the damn kerb. I did see a mobile repairer being used on "Wheeler Dealers" brit show, they were happy but I imagine quality depends on who is doing the job. Anyway I will google and will go for professional finish, the car was pristine when I got it and and what I did was sacrilegious.
Thanx.

[MOPAULY]

Well I'll be, I had no idea, learn something new everyday.

[Rookie2008]

Agreed

[Suri [TBR]]

+2

Now we know! Good luck with fixing your wheels raffles :D I'm sure the car will be back to pristine condition in no time