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      06-16-2018, 07:09 AM   #1
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Curb rash that someone wet sanded then attempted to smooth out i am guessing. Does it feel smooth?
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It can be touched up.

Orbit Grey easier than Black.
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It can be touched up.

Orbit Grey easier than Black.
really?

Took it to a two different dealers who sent me to the shops they send them out to; both shops mentioned it required a machine finish to bring back to original.

They could get it out and paint them for cheaper than refinishing the wheel.
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really?

Took it to a two different dealers who sent me to the shops they send them out to; both shops mentioned it required a machine finish to bring back to original.

They could get it out and paint them for cheaper than refinishing the wheel.
Haven’t seen your wheel damage.

My comment was about the OP.
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Haven’t seen your wheel damage.

My comment was about the OP.
very similar to OP maybe 1-2" longer
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Haven’t seen your wheel damage.

My comment was about the OP.
very similar to OP maybe 1-2" longer
Don't know what to tell you.

Seen it done multiple times.

I am sure people in Miami-Ft Lauderdale do it. Just cannot tell you who.

Contact some exotic car Dealers (as there are many) and ask as clearly BMW Dealers want you to spend more.
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See picture - is it a full refurb?
It can be touched up.

Orbit Grey easier than Black.
Where do I get the paint from?
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See picture - is it a full refurb?
It can be touched up.

Orbit Grey easier than Black.
Where do I get the paint from?
It's not a DIY and it's more than paint.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...2&postcount=18

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...6&postcount=10

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Don't know what to tell you.

Seen it done multiple times.

I am sure people in Miami-Ft Lauderdale do it. Just cannot tell you who.

Contact some exotic car Dealers (as there are many) and ask as clearly BMW Dealers want you to spend more.
Took it to a buddy of mine who really soley works on wheels for a living; didn't quote me expensive, 100-200 a wheel, depending how i wanted finish. If OEM refinish 200; to get it even and powder coat was $100. He just mentioned it was more work as the entire wheel needs to be resurfaced to have the stock finish.

This is where i'm debating either doing a Satin bronze or OEM refinish. Leaning towards the Satin Bronze.
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