Alloy Wheel Repair Kits

marcvaf · 12-21-2011, 03:03 AM

hey,

I have scuffed/kerbed on of my front factory fitted alloys for my E90

and although its not big enough to get it done professionally i was looking into getting one of these kits?

Has anyone used these kits either found on ebay or has any recommendations in terms of getting a good colour match.

thanks

creepy coupe · 12-21-2011, 03:08 AM

Oi

I've not bought a kit, but have repaired my alloys a few times. I bought a metal based filler, primer and spray paint, all separately.

Sir_Pigley · 12-21-2011, 04:46 AM

I got one form eBay and it was a waste of time really. You'd be better off paying the £50 one of the smart repair companies charge.

edowen · 12-21-2011, 04:59 AM

smart repairs, local repairs, at home repairs are all IMVHO a waste of time. They don't last.

£50-£60 gets you a proper tyre off, repaint, bake in the oven refurbishment and (after plenty of disappointment) is the only proper way to get a lasting finish.

Evil Diesel · 12-21-2011, 07:02 AM

Wurth paints are what you need - these give a perfect match. I did a write up on here a year or so ago using these paints.

marcvaf · 12-21-2011, 07:25 AM

Ok thanks for the info! cheers

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marcvaf New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW 320D SE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	Alloy Wheel Repair Kits hey, I have scuffed/kerbed on of my front factory fitted alloys for my E90 and although its not big enough to get it done professionally i was looking into getting one of these kits? Has anyone used these kits either found on ebay or has any recommendations in terms of getting a good colour match. thanks
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	Oi I've not bought a kit, but have repaired my alloys a few times. I bought a metal based filler, primer and spray paint, all separately.
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Sir_Pigley Captain 32 Rep 848 Posts Drives: 640d GC / 420i XDrive Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Banbury iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 420i XDrive [0.00] 2015 BMW 640d Gran ... [0.00]	I got one form eBay and it was a waste of time really. You'd be better off paying the £50 one of the smart repair companies charge.
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edowen Major 39 Rep 1,194 Posts Drives: E90 330i, 991 GTS, Cayenne S D Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	smart repairs, local repairs, at home repairs are all IMVHO a waste of time. They don't last. £50-£60 gets you a proper tyre off, repaint, bake in the oven refurbishment and (after plenty of disappointment) is the only proper way to get a lasting finish.
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Evil Diesel Captain 32 Rep 817 Posts Drives: E92 335d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Wurth paints are what you need - these give a perfect match. I did a write up on here a year or so ago using these paints.
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12-21-2011, 07:25 AM	#6
marcvaf New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW 320D SE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	Ok thanks for the info! cheers
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