[TCBavarian]

Well. It finally happened. Wife+Target+Holiday Shopping and we get our first curb. Very small about 1.5 inches but it's a gash.

Got 3 shops all about $150-200

1 offered mobile repair.

1 suggested mobile repair gets it 95% and can do CNC lathe if I want

And the last said they can do mobile but it would be a polished metal in that one spot. They recommended bringing it in and they put it on the CNC lathe machine to give it the factory look. $200

I'm gonna go with shop 3 but will ask them if the rash depth will affect the lathe. I don't want to take off too much.

Most would probably leave it. Honestly after I washed the car, it's hardly noticeable from a few feet away. 10 ft it's pretty non existent.


Good news is that I'm alive to post this after "voicing my thoughts" to my significant other

[thaddh10]

Wait a few more months. Usually they come in pairs!

[TCBavarian]

Originally Posted by thaddh10

Wait a few more months. Usually they come in pairs!

Don't say that!!

[skyline408]

Don't do mobile. I've had experience on mobile and in shop ones. The correct way to fix that is to also remove the tire. The local shop near me works damn near miracles on curb rash. I used to actually keep spare OEM wheels in case of rash, but not anymore.

[YolkyPalky]

I wouldn’t even consider fixing that, but rather wear it as a badge of honor for an M well-driven. Ffs you’re gonna have an early heart attack if every rash, rock chip, scratch, ding, etc. sends you scurrying with anger to multiple repair shops. Dude it’s a car, it’s a losing battle to keep it in showroom condition.

[Torijona]

Originally Posted by YolkyPalky

I wouldn't even consider fixing that, but rather wear it as a badge of honor for an M well-driven. Ffs you're gonna have an early heart attack if every rash, rock chip, scratch, ding, etc. sends you scurrying with anger to multiple repair shops. Dude it's a car, it's a losing battle to keep it in showroom condition.

I second this….. Not worth the hassle. Also, if it happens again, then you will do it again and again and the wheel gets to a point where balancing becomes troublesome. I recently balanced my rear tires and was surprised with that tire wheel combo I only needed a 1/4 oz per wheel. Last time I fixed a wheel (twice), I ended up with more than 2 ounces. In that wheel and that looks almost as bad. If you decide to fix it, make sure to buy some black balancing weights or take it to a shop that has them so that they are not noticeable if you end up needing many. I had a shop that put white balancing weights on an all blacked out car; that was tough to look at and not a pleasant conversation to have.

Originally Posted by YolkyPalky

I wouldn't even consider fixing that, but rather wear it as a badge of honor for an M well-driven. Ffs you're gonna have an early heart attack if every rash, rock chip, scratch, ding, etc. sends you scurrying with anger to multiple repair shops. Dude it's a car, it's a losing battle to keep it in showroom condition.

[Chas8283]

I'm sure this will horrify many but this is actually a really easy DIY fix. With minor damage like this I sand smooth the damage to the clear in progressively finer grits. I just take my time so as to not touch undamaged area with the sandpaper. Clean it with paint prep and touch up the sanded area with clear stick from the paint touch up kit. If you know where it is and are right on top of it you can spot the repair. If you don't know it's there or are a foot or two aware you can't see it. If you don't feel comfortable doing this yourself then I agree with others that I'd just leave it as it really doesn't seem bad.

[Audio Fan]

Easy and cheap to fix. Ask your dealer for the local dude that fixes there rash damage. It's disheartening when done, but much easier and cheaper than I thought to fix. I certainly would get it fixed.

[hybrid_eg]

imho opinion best solution to this is powdercoat your wheels satin black.. if wheels get rashed lightly or even lightly curbed, you can sand down the rash with various grit and then use satin touch up pen, cant even see it after done unless you know where to look.. this is why i run black wheels on all cars They will not change driving habits and i gave up on that years ago.

[DG-X5]

This happened to me a few weeks ago, and I was busy contacting every rim repair shop in the area for the first 24 hours, and even setup an appointment for a few days later. After all, this was just a one off incident and I was the super careful cautious guy, right?

And then within a matter of 3 days, post two more (expletive-filled) run-ins with more curbs that I swear came out of nowhere, I realized that this is merely the destiny of 22"s and it's a pointless endeavor.

I also realized that with enough brake dust, you can cover anything up!

[TCBavarian]

Originally Posted by DG-X5

This happened to me a few weeks ago, and I was busy contacting every rim repair shop in the area for the first 24 hours, and even setup an appointment for a few days later. After all, this was just a one off incident and I was the super careful cautious guy, right?

And then within a matter of 3 days, post two more (expletive-filled) run-ins with more curbs that I swear came out of nowhere, I realized that this is merely the destiny of 22"s and it's a pointless endeavor.

I also realized that with enough brake dust, you can cover anything up!

I feel like the first 24 hours was the same. Irked me to no end and called everywhere. Selected a place but now I seem to think it's so minor and unnoticeable.

I'll see what happens in the next week or so.

[akunob]

Originally Posted by YolkyPalky

I wouldn’t even consider fixing that, but rather wear it as a badge of honor for an M well-driven. Ffs you’re gonna have an early heart attack if every rash, rock chip, scratch, ding, etc. sends you scurrying with anger to multiple repair shops. Dude it’s a car, it’s a losing battle to keep it in showroom condition.

This! It's the first and won't be the last...fret over this and you might as well bubble wrap the car. This is minor and frankly after this first 'nick', any other minor nicks won't feel as bothersome.

[Alan l.]

This isn't worth fixing. To fix that spot and risk the whole wheel not matching with the rest isn't worth risking.

I've fixed stuff like this in the past easily. just mask off the wheel and sand down the rough curbed area then dab with some clear coat. Wait a few more days and it will bother you less and less. It always hurts the most on day 1 lol.

Alan

[Noneya]

So you want to drive your car but pretend that you don't drive it? If the rough edge interferes with obsessive cleaning (which I assume you suffer from if you're worried about this) - sand it down, otherwise there is nothing to do.

[botis1028]

Take it to your dealer, they normally have a repair shop they get a discount with that does their used cars/trade ins.

I'm in Columbus Ohio and I've gotten a few done and generally runs $115.

[Audio Fan]

Originally Posted by TCBavarian

I feel like the first 24 hours was the same. Irked me to no end and called everywhere. Selected a place but now I seem to think it's so minor and unnoticeable.

I'll see what happens in the next week or so.

We all know it's there!

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

It always hurts the most on day 1 lol.

That's the truth.

[Xccelerate]

Not sure how mine happened, I assume valet I never valet one time sweet.

I ended up buying a new wheel. I also sent out the wheel for repair via tire and wheel insurance. SA states won't look the same.

[TCBavarian]

Originally Posted by Xccelerate

Not sure how mine happened, I assume valet I never valet one time sweet.

I ended up buying a new wheel. I also sent out the wheel for repair via tire and wheel insurance. SA states won't look the same.

How much the wheel set you back? I think they around 1100? What will you do with the old one? How long you plan to keep the car?