Alloy wheel repair from BJ BMW?

new2u · 03-13-2008, 09:57 AM

Has anyone used AlloyWheel Repair from Brian Jessel BMW?

I got style 189 wheels, and one of wheel's paint came off.

It's not a scratch or a scrape.. The location is at a really weird spot.
Right where the tire and wheels almost touches each other(more like the edge of wheel).
Affected area(black colour now) is about a pea size.

I got it directly from a fellow E92 335i owner here, so it won't be covered by BMW warranty.

Did anyone use BJ's repair service and how much is it going to cost to repair the paint?

Or does anyone know any other place that does the job for a reasonable price?

Thanks!

benyl · 03-13-2008, 11:32 AM

It shouldn't be more than $150.

ehhhwik · 03-13-2008, 01:36 PM

BJ will probably charge you an arm and a leg for wheel repairs...might want to shop around first...

Gen_E92 · 03-13-2008, 02:56 PM

I used them once, they did an excellent job on mine, almost cant tell the rim is curb rashed anymore. But my advice would be to just get some touch up paints from body shops first, and use AWR only when you have a lot of curb rash, cuz the price will be VERY similar whether you have one little paint chip or a ton of curb rash, the reason is there's a minimum charge for each wheel.

Lazzer · 03-13-2008, 04:17 PM

I would say more like $300 - $400 per wheel from BJ.

benyl · 03-13-2008, 04:46 PM

nah, BMW Canada charges you $175 per wheel when you return a lease with curb rash. They probably don't even fix it. haha.

$400? You may as well buy a new Wheel!

Gen_E92 · 03-13-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazzer

I would say more like $300 - $400 per wheel from BJ.

umm NO...i paid $120

Quote:

Originally Posted by benyl

It shouldn't be more than $150.

correct

badass335 · 03-13-2008, 05:01 PM

I don't think Brian Jessel does the work anyhow. 2 companies in the lower mainland do it. Greens Automotive in Richmond and Panther Machining in Surrey. I remember seeing the wheels there from BMW getting refinished. I had my wheels (after market) refinished and they did a great job. May want to call them yourself to get an idea on price and cut the middle man out.

Lazzer · 03-13-2008, 08:19 PM

I've been to Panthers before they fixed my Volk's look good, but not perfect cost me $175 cash deal for one rim, but if Gen_E92 paid $120 it appeas BJ's is a better deal maybe there is a 1st time for BMW being cheaper. LOL

new2u · 03-13-2008, 11:42 PM

Thanks all for great info.

I might just go with touch-up paint route first as paint chip isn't that big...

What colour is style 189 wheel? General silver???
Haha feels like a colour blind now...

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benyl Lieutenant 6 Rep 408 Posts Drives: '08 335i, '10 W204 w/m156 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	It shouldn't be more than $150. __________________ E92 335iA, AW on BLK, Al trim, Premium, Nav, 6FL, CA, Sport, PDC, Paddles... W204 C63, OBS on BLK, Carbon Trim, Premium, Performance, Rev Cam, and stock exhaust...
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ehhhwik Brigadier General 114 Rep 3,431 Posts Drives: 09' BMW 335d, 07' BMW E92 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (5)	BJ will probably charge you an arm and a leg for wheel repairs...might want to shop around first... __________________ Current: 09' E90 335d - Titanium Silver/Black Leatherette/Sports Package/6AT Paddle Shift/USB Integration/19" Staggered Breyton GT Gloss Black Retired: 07' E92 328i (Jet Black)
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Gen_E92 Brigadier General 118 Rep 3,432 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 335i [7.80]	I used them once, they did an excellent job on mine, almost cant tell the rim is curb rashed anymore. But my advice would be to just get some touch up paints from body shops first, and use AWR only when you have a lot of curb rash, cuz the price will be VERY similar whether you have one little paint chip or a ton of curb rash, the reason is there's a minimum charge for each wheel.
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Lazzer The Specialist 5 Rep 336 Posts Drives: E90/335i, E70/4.8 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	I would say more like $300 - $400 per wheel from BJ.
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benyl Lieutenant 6 Rep 408 Posts Drives: '08 335i, '10 W204 w/m156 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	nah, BMW Canada charges you $175 per wheel when you return a lease with curb rash. They probably don't even fix it. haha. $400? You may as well buy a new Wheel! __________________ E92 335iA, AW on BLK, Al trim, Premium, Nav, 6FL, CA, Sport, PDC, Paddles... W204 C63, OBS on BLK, Carbon Trim, Premium, Performance, Rev Cam, and stock exhaust...
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badass335 Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,948 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surrey, BC iTrader: (10)	I don't think Brian Jessel does the work anyhow. 2 companies in the lower mainland do it. Greens Automotive in Richmond and Panther Machining in Surrey. I remember seeing the wheels there from BMW getting refinished. I had my wheels (after market) refinished and they did a great job. May want to call them yourself to get an idea on price and cut the middle man out.
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Lazzer The Specialist 5 Rep 336 Posts Drives: E90/335i, E70/4.8 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	I've been to Panthers before they fixed my Volk's look good, but not perfect cost me $175 cash deal for one rim, but if Gen_E92 paid $120 it appeas BJ's is a better deal maybe there is a 1st time for BMW being cheaper. LOL
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new2u First Lieutenant 20 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2006 X3 3.0i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (2)	Thanks all for great info. I might just go with touch-up paint route first as paint chip isn't that big... What colour is style 189 wheel? General silver??? Haha feels like a colour blind now... __________________ 2006 X3 3.0i / Exterior: .. / Interior: ..
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