wheel refinishing

GTiceman · 03-06-2011, 01:14 PM

Hey guys I bought some wheels from a member on the forum and they were slightly damaged during shipping. I am filing a claim about it on paypal to try and resolve it but I was wondering what does it usually cost to have wheels repaired? The wheels have slight chips in them on each face but it mainly looks like just in the paint of the wheels. Damage doesn't seem too bad and I will try to put pictures up later.

wadgras44 · 03-06-2011, 01:20 PM

superficial stuff should be about $75 a wheel

and go straight to the source (vs. dealer) to have it done

http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/philly/

GTiceman · 03-06-2011, 01:28 PM

thanks Wadgras ... I already shot an e-mail over to James as per Alex@Helix recommendation so we will see what he says it just sucks to have to deal with it and I definately wouldn't take the Advan's to the dealer for repair

1QuikWS6 · 03-07-2011, 01:25 AM

If they were damaged during shipping you need to file a claim with the shipping agent (UPS, FedeX, etc) not PayPal...

I make it a habit of making the driver wait till I open any packages that contain expensive items that could be damaged (especially if the container looks as if it was dropped from a plane).

That way, the driver notes on the little handheld that there was damage, and when the claim is filed, there is no question.

As far as refinishing goes, I've had wheel touched up before - but it was done thru the dealer under warranty and I have no idea of the cost, but it was definitely a local company that did the work (which obviously doesn't help you)

Didac · 03-07-2011, 02:00 AM

If u are from Jersey i know a really good place .. It's a shop the only thing they do is to refinish wheels.

Alex@Helix · 03-07-2011, 09:17 AM

For anyone in the philly area, try out James at Alloy wheel repair. I have seen the work he does and it really is top notch. He is the guy that is responsible for refinishing all the BMW's that are sold at Mainline. Tell him Alex@Helix Motorsports sent you.

Ali.K_BMW · 03-07-2011, 09:29 AM

We do the repair here

GTiceman · 03-07-2011, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

If they were damaged during shipping you need to file a claim with the shipping agent (UPS, FedeX, etc) not PayPal...

I make it a habit of making the driver wait till I open any packages that contain expensive items that could be damaged (especially if the container looks as if it was dropped from a plane).

That way, the driver notes on the little handheld that there was damage, and when the claim is filed, there is no question.

As far as refinishing goes, I've had wheel touched up before - but it was done thru the dealer under warranty and I have no idea of the cost, but it was definitely a local company that did the work (which obviously doesn't help you)

I wasn't home when the wheels were delivered and the concierge at my building would not have noticed the slight tears in the wrapping and PayPal covers the buyer for damage done during shipping

Quote:

Originally Posted by Didac

If u are from Jersey i know a really good place .. It's a shop the only thing they do is to refinish wheels.

What is the name and where in Jersey?

Quote:

Originally Posted by trackfiend

We do the repair here

thanks Ali but no offense I don't know if I want BMW working on my Advans ... my 189's sure

1QuikWS6 · 03-07-2011, 11:01 AM

'I wasn't home when the wheels were delivered and the concierge at my building would not have noticed the slight tears in the wrapping and PayPal covers the buyer for damage done during shipping'

Well ya learn something every day

I was always under the impression that if it was shipping damage I had to file a claim with the shipping company (which has happened a couple times). Course I have never had anything arrive damaged that I paid using PayPal...

GTiceman · 03-07-2011, 11:11 AM

yea Quik paypal is suppose to cover it as they protect the buyer in that case ... the guy has been nonresponsive and I might just elevate the claim as I txted him and e-mailed and filed the claim ... just gonna need to escalate it so paypal can act since the the seller apparently isnt

he didn't insure the wheels when he shipped them

1QuikWS6 · 03-07-2011, 11:21 AM

Nice

I always make it a point to insure anything I ship for the value that the buyer paid - or the standard $100 at a minimum.

I sure don't want to pinch pennies on the shipping as far as insurance goes, then get screwed on a damage claim. I guess some just like to roll the dice...

In this case - guess it bit him in the a$$ - seller just needs to man up and take care of it

GTiceman · 03-07-2011, 11:30 AM

he wanted to charge me for every little thing after he quoted a shipped price ... he wanted me to gift paypal too but i told him i wouldnt do that and i would cover the 3% there

1QuikWS6 · 03-07-2011, 11:37 AM

Smart move there - I don't PayPal anything as a gift. Not worth saving a couple $$ & then have no recourse if there is a problem.

Frankly, I won't buy anything where the seller wants to charge xtra for the PP fees either - as far as I'm concerned, the seller needs to bear the cost of the transaction - not the buyer. That's the cost of doing business. I don't charge xtra for the fees.

GTiceman · 03-07-2011, 12:03 PM

yea build it into your damn price ... the vendor that sold him the wheels vouched for him so i guess that is why I felt comfortable

3002 tii · 03-07-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

Smart move there - I don't PayPal anything as a gift. Not worth saving a couple $$ & then have no recourse if there is a problem.

Frankly, I won't buy anything where the seller wants to charge xtra for the PP fees either - as far as I'm concerned, the seller needs to bear the cost of the transaction - not the buyer. That's the cost of doing business. I don't charge xtra for the fees.

+1 there's a reason real estate commissions are on the seller side!

STONEY_M5 · 03-07-2011, 09:18 PM

Did you try impressive

03-06-2011, 01:14 PM	#1
GTiceman Parrothead 137 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	wheel refinishing Hey guys I bought some wheels from a member on the forum and they were slightly damaged during shipping. I am filing a claim about it on paypal to try and resolve it but I was wondering what does it usually cost to have wheels repaired? The wheels have slight chips in them on each face but it mainly looks like just in the paint of the wheels. Damage doesn't seem too bad and I will try to put pictures up later. __________________ \|e46 M3 Stahlgrau/Red\| - Sold \|E92 335i BSM/Saddle\| - Sold \|e90 M3 Space Gray/Fox Red/6MT\| See Garage for Mods
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03-06-2011, 01:20 PM	#2
wadgras44 Captain 41 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 2009 C63 AMG Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Voorhees, NJ iTrader: (22)	superficial stuff should be about $75 a wheel and go straight to the source (vs. dealer) to have it done http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/philly/
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GTiceman Parrothead 137 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	thanks Wadgras ... I already shot an e-mail over to James as per Alex@Helix recommendation so we will see what he says it just sucks to have to deal with it and I definately wouldn't take the Advan's to the dealer for repair __________________ \|e46 M3 Stahlgrau/Red\| - Sold \|E92 335i BSM/Saddle\| - Sold \|e90 M3 Space Gray/Fox Red/6MT\| See Garage for Mods
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03-07-2011, 01:25 AM	#4
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1619 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	If they were damaged during shipping you need to file a claim with the shipping agent (UPS, FedeX, etc) not PayPal... I make it a habit of making the driver wait till I open any packages that contain expensive items that could be damaged (especially if the container looks as if it was dropped from a plane). That way, the driver notes on the little handheld that there was damage, and when the claim is filed, there is no question. As far as refinishing goes, I've had wheel touched up before - but it was done thru the dealer under warranty and I have no idea of the cost, but it was definitely a local company that did the work (which obviously doesn't help you) __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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03-07-2011, 02:00 AM	#5
Didac Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 226 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	If u are from Jersey i know a really good place .. It's a shop the only thing they do is to refinish wheels.
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03-07-2011, 09:17 AM	#6
Alex@Helix Colonel 150 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	For anyone in the philly area, try out James at Alloy wheel repair. I have seen the work he does and it really is top notch. He is the guy that is responsible for refinishing all the BMW's that are sold at Mainline. Tell him Alex@Helix Motorsports sent you.
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Ali.K_BMW Colonel 111 Rep 2,164 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW 330i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: United States iTrader: (7) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i [0.00]	We do the repair here __________________ Former BMW Client Advisor
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03-07-2011, 11:01 AM	#9
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1619 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	'I wasn't home when the wheels were delivered and the concierge at my building would not have noticed the slight tears in the wrapping and PayPal covers the buyer for damage done during shipping' Well ya learn something every day I was always under the impression that if it was shipping damage I had to file a claim with the shipping company (which has happened a couple times). Course I have never had anything arrive damaged that I paid using PayPal... __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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GTiceman Parrothead 137 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	yea Quik paypal is suppose to cover it as they protect the buyer in that case ... the guy has been nonresponsive and I might just elevate the claim as I txted him and e-mailed and filed the claim ... just gonna need to escalate it so paypal can act since the the seller apparently isnt he didn't insure the wheels when he shipped them __________________ \|e46 M3 Stahlgrau/Red\| - Sold \|E92 335i BSM/Saddle\| - Sold \|e90 M3 Space Gray/Fox Red/6MT\| See Garage for Mods
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03-07-2011, 11:21 AM	#11
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1619 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Nice I always make it a point to insure anything I ship for the value that the buyer paid - or the standard $100 at a minimum. I sure don't want to pinch pennies on the shipping as far as insurance goes, then get screwed on a damage claim. I guess some just like to roll the dice... In this case - guess it bit him in the a$$ - seller just needs to man up and take care of it __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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GTiceman Parrothead 137 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	he wanted to charge me for every little thing after he quoted a shipped price ... he wanted me to gift paypal too but i told him i wouldnt do that and i would cover the 3% there __________________ \|e46 M3 Stahlgrau/Red\| - Sold \|E92 335i BSM/Saddle\| - Sold \|e90 M3 Space Gray/Fox Red/6MT\| See Garage for Mods
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03-07-2011, 11:37 AM	#13
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1619 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Smart move there - I don't PayPal anything as a gift. Not worth saving a couple $$ & then have no recourse if there is a problem. Frankly, I won't buy anything where the seller wants to charge xtra for the PP fees either - as far as I'm concerned, the seller needs to bear the cost of the transaction - not the buyer. That's the cost of doing business. I don't charge xtra for the fees. __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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GTiceman Parrothead 137 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	yea build it into your damn price ... the vendor that sold him the wheels vouched for him so i guess that is why I felt comfortable __________________ \|e46 M3 Stahlgrau/Red\| - Sold \|E92 335i BSM/Saddle\| - Sold \|e90 M3 Space Gray/Fox Red/6MT\| See Garage for Mods
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