After 20 years driving. It finally happened.

The Stig · 02-05-2022, 11:46 AM

I curb checked a wheel

I caught a small patch of ice in DFW area today after our hard freeze and my right rear took a concrete punch to the face.

Anyone know anything about repairing forged wheels?

Excuse the dirty wheel pic.

Custom Install · 02-05-2022, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Stig

I curb checked a wheel

I caught a small patch of ice in DFW area today after our hard freeze and my right rear took a concrete punch to the face.

Anyone know anything about repairing forged wheels?

Excuse the dirty wheel pic.

I'm afraid that's a difficult one. I had a big off on the motorway and destroyed one wheel and scratched two up pretty bad. The problem is the smoked lacquer (you have bi colours right?)
After ordering one new wheel I went to the alloy refurb shop, they said that all four would have to be done as the match wouldn't be perfect. So I got four redone and the end result was poor. The consistency of the smoked clear coat was poor, very patchy and lots of dark spots.
If you can get a new wheel, not cheap but the only way it'll be perfect again.

MMM.PWR · 02-05-2022, 12:13 PM

I would treat this as an opportunity to get them powder coated.

The Stig · 02-05-2022, 02:00 PM

I was actually thinking of powder coating. Sounds like that’s the option

Gfit · 02-05-2022, 03:01 PM

That's a long time to go without curbing a wheel but the first time hurts the most. Actually, scratch that. Everyone hurts. The first 24 hours are the worst though.

mzcp · 02-05-2022, 03:18 PM

Yeah the bi-color tint is hard to match if they are like the shadowline 666M and 788M. Don't feel bad I curbed mine too lol

zambarossa · 02-05-2022, 03:19 PM

Check your alignment as well, sometime it does not take much to knock it off.
As they say, been there done that, it happens. Glad you are ok and it was just cosmetic.

Patton250 · 02-05-2022, 03:22 PM

This is why I paid for the wheel warranty. I think I paid $500 for it. Maybe $600. Either way if you had paid that this accident would have been free and you would have probably even made some money. I would just replace the wheel at this point. Getting that fixed will be difficult.

MannyS · 02-05-2022, 03:42 PM

$120 fix. A good wheel shop will make the wheel repair/paint look great with ease. Had a bicolor wheel repaired for my daughter and it looks great.

AHall · 02-05-2022, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Stig

I curb checked a wheel

I caught a small patch of ice in DFW area today after our hard freeze and my right rear took a concrete punch to the face.

Anyone know anything about repairing forged wheels?

Excuse the dirty wheel pic.

The Stig I hit a curb in my M5C with forged wheels and called the Sewell dealership. They gave me a couple of shops they recommend. I forget the name, but I took the wheel to the one in Farmers Branch. My damage was very light, but I think they did a good job. I removed the wheel at home and took the wheel to them. I was not leaving my car there overnight. It takes about 24 hours for the repair. Good luck.

The Stig · 02-05-2022, 03:48 PM

Thanks everyone!!

m4ml · 02-05-2022, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gfit

That's a long time to go without curbing a wheel but the first time hurts the most. Actually, scratch that. Everyone hurts. The first 24 hours are the worst though.

I see what you did there.

merlin3008 · 02-05-2022, 06:59 PM

I agree. A good wheel repair shop should be able to take care of that in 24 hours. I would ask your dealership who they use for their cars. They generally have a local shop that comes to the show room on a weekly basis to do repairs for them.

2011ninja · 02-05-2022, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by merlin3008

I agree. A good wheel repair shop should be able to take care of that in 24 hours. I would ask your dealership who they use for their cars. They generally have a local shop that comes to the show room on a weekly basis to do repairs for them.

Definitely check to see their work.

Coincidentally my buddy works for Land Rover range rover and they have a rim repair company they work with.

He gave them a rim to straighten and they scratched the rim up bad.

Now they are in for a new rim or repair to look and spin like new

iviegatron · 02-05-2022, 10:02 PM

I'll admit it, I curbed my wheel it was about 5 or so inches in length. I was kinda pissed but knew I could fix it. It's super easy.

Step 1: Sand it down smooth. Start with a 120 grit sand paper then work your way up to 240 grit, then finally to 600. It'll be smooth to the touch. You'll have to sand the surrounding paint too so it blends in.

Step 2: Find a matching spray paint color to the wheel. You'll apply 3 layers, spray the first coat very lightly (no need to cover the entire area in one go). Follow the wait time on the spray paint (generally 20min) then spray another light coat. Wait another 20min then apply a medium coat.

Step 3: Apply a clear coat. Again you'll apply 3 coats as in Step 2.

Step 4: Enjoy your work.

Note: When selecting spray paint/clear coat. Make sure it's wheel grade.

Below is a picture of my wheel I fixed. You can't even tell.

7bimmers · 02-06-2022, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by iviegatron

I'll admit it, I curbed my wheel it was about 5 or so inches in length. I was kinda pissed but knew I could fix it. It's super easy.

Step 1: Sand it down smooth. Start with a 120 grit sand paper then work your way up to 240 grit, then finally to 600. It'll be smooth to the touch. You'll have to sand the surrounding paint too so it blends in.

Step 2: Find a matching spray paint color to the wheel. You'll apply 3 layers, spray the first coat very lightly (no need to cover the entire area in one go). Follow the wait time on the spray paint (generally 20min) then spray another light coat. Wait another 20min then apply a medium coat.

Step 3: Apply a clear coat. Again you'll apply 3 coats as in Step 2.

Step 4: Enjoy your work.

Note: When selecting spray paint/clear coat. Make sure it's wheel grade.

Below is a picture of my wheel I fixed. You can't even tell.

Just curious what, paint and clear coat did you use?

Alpine300zhp · 02-06-2022, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Custom Install

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Stig

I curb checked a wheel

I caught a small patch of ice in DFW area today after our hard freeze and my right rear took a concrete punch to the face.

Anyone know anything about repairing forged wheels?

Excuse the dirty wheel pic.

I'm afraid that's a difficult one. I had a big off on the motorway and destroyed one wheel and scratched two up pretty bad. The problem is the smoked lacquer (you have bi colours right?)
After ordering one new wheel I went to the alloy refurb shop, they said that all four would have to be done as the match wouldn't be perfect. So I got four redone and the end result was poor. The consistency of the smoked clear coat was poor, very patchy and lots of dark spots.
If you can get a new wheel, not cheap but the only way it'll be perfect again.

This. I ended up replacing the wheels I damaged on my F80. Price was painful.

iviegatron · 02-06-2022, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 7bimmers

Just curious what, paint and clear coat did you use?

See link below.

https://www.autozone.com/paint-and-b...int/465823_0_0

https://www.autozone.com/paint-and-b...1oz/465716_0_0

DS_BMW · 02-06-2022, 11:13 AM

Just get a wheel guy to fix it. It should come out looking as nothing had happened. Costs around $150.

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mzcp Lieutenant Colonel 2689 Rep 1,740 Posts Drives: BMW M Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: CA California iTrader: (16)	Yeah the bi-color tint is hard to match if they are like the shadowline 666M and 788M. Don't feel bad I curbed mine too lol
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zambarossa Vault Dweller 704 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 6MT (Dravit/KO/ZPP) Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (1)	Check your alignment as well, sometime it does not take much to knock it off. As they say, been there done that, it happens. Glad you are ok and it was just cosmetic. __________________ Current (delivered 20/10/21): 2021 G80 M3 6MT; Dravit/KO/ZPP; 826M; Sunroof (yes no CF) (More Pictures) Previous: 2018 340ix 6MT Msport(Dec 17-Sep 21); 2013 335ix 6MT Msport (Nov 13-17); 2011 328i 6MT ZSP (Aug 10-Nov 13); 07 323i 6MT ZSP (May 07-Aug 10); 97 318ti MT ZSP (Feb 97-May 07)
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Patton250 Colonel 2940 Rep 2,538 Posts Drives: BMW X3,M5,Turbo S Join Date: May 2021 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	This is why I paid for the wheel warranty. I think I paid $500 for it. Maybe $600. Either way if you had paid that this accident would have been free and you would have probably even made some money. I would just replace the wheel at this point. Getting that fixed will be difficult.
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iviegatron Lieutenant Colonel 2542 Rep 1,682 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Richmond, TX iTrader: (0)	I'll admit it, I curbed my wheel it was about 5 or so inches in length. I was kinda pissed but knew I could fix it. It's super easy. Step 1: Sand it down smooth. Start with a 120 grit sand paper then work your way up to 240 grit, then finally to 600. It'll be smooth to the touch. You'll have to sand the surrounding paint too so it blends in. Step 2: Find a matching spray paint color to the wheel. You'll apply 3 layers, spray the first coat very lightly (no need to cover the entire area in one go). Follow the wait time on the spray paint (generally 20min) then spray another light coat. Wait another 20min then apply a medium coat. Step 3: Apply a clear coat. Again you'll apply 3 coats as in Step 2. Step 4: Enjoy your work. Note: When selecting spray paint/clear coat. Make sure it's wheel grade. Below is a picture of my wheel I fixed. You can't even tell. Attached Images
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