Fair price to repair curb rash on rims

Gregrobin · 09-23-2021, 02:29 PM

2008 BMW 335i E93. Minor curb rash and some small scratches on all 4 rims. I got a $325 mobile estimate today to repair. Seems fair to me though I have never had this done before.

Is this a fair price?

These are my rims: https://www.autorimshop.com/bmw-335i...BoCATMQAvD_BwE

idriveuscream · 10-02-2021, 06:03 AM

I think the estimate is fair for all 4 rims and for someone to come to you location to do the work. However, I wonder how good or how long such a "repair" will actually last. I don't have any knowledge of how curb rash is repaired and if the techniques are effective. I purchased four (4) brand new rims from Apex for $1050 and sold my old BMW rims in one week for $400. The math made more sense to me to get much lighter rims that look great. I will say I really like the HRE FF10 wheels but they cost a lot more any I did not want 19" wheels.

tcphoto · 10-02-2021, 01:25 PM

I was quoted about $400 for a mobile refinisher a few years ago when I was outside of Atlanta. I am kicking myself for not repairing my Style 189’s and will find someone now that I am back in Nashville.

whyzee125 · 10-04-2021, 12:57 PM

That's a fair price and inline with what I've paid before

Gregrobin · 10-04-2021, 01:05 PM

He basically grinded down the curb rash, spray painted then clear coated. They turned out very nice.

alpinec1984 · 10-05-2021, 08:14 PM

I would never do it mobile. Go to a reputable refinisher, dismount refinish as needed and remount/balance

Ozzie335i · 10-08-2021, 10:57 PM

125 bucks per wheel.

Gregrobin · 10-09-2021, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozzie335i

125 bucks per wheel.

He did a great job, I'm impressed, fair price as well in my opinion based on the feedback here

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Gregrobin Captain 578 Rep 603 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 335i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Vir ginny ya iTrader: (0)	Fair price to repair curb rash on rims 2008 BMW 335i E93. Minor curb rash and some small scratches on all 4 rims. I got a $325 mobile estimate today to repair. Seems fair to me though I have never had this done before. Is this a fair price? These are my rims: https://www.autorimshop.com/bmw-335i...BoCATMQAvD_BwE __________________ VRSF Performance Intake Kit / XS Power Charge Pipe V2 / ARM 5" Intercooler FMIC / MHD Stage 2 V10 / FTP N54 PCV Valve / VRSF 3" Catless Downpipes / xHP Stage 1
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10-02-2021, 06:03 AM	#2
idriveuscream Private 88 Rep 49 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	I think the estimate is fair for all 4 rims and for someone to come to you location to do the work. However, I wonder how good or how long such a "repair" will actually last. I don't have any knowledge of how curb rash is repaired and if the techniques are effective. I purchased four (4) brand new rims from Apex for $1050 and sold my old BMW rims in one week for $400. The math made more sense to me to get much lighter rims that look great. I will say I really like the HRE FF10 wheels but they cost a lot more any I did not want 19" wheels.
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10-02-2021, 01:25 PM	#3
tcphoto Brigadier General 3524 Rep 3,042 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	I was quoted about $400 for a mobile refinisher a few years ago when I was outside of Atlanta. I am kicking myself for not repairing my Style 189’s and will find someone now that I am back in Nashville. __________________
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10-04-2021, 12:57 PM	#4
whyzee125 Brigadier General 1661 Rep 3,624 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	That's a fair price and inline with what I've paid before
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Gregrobin Captain 578 Rep 603 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 335i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Vir ginny ya iTrader: (0)	He basically grinded down the curb rash, spray painted then clear coated. They turned out very nice. __________________ VRSF Performance Intake Kit / XS Power Charge Pipe V2 / ARM 5" Intercooler FMIC / MHD Stage 2 V10 / FTP N54 PCV Valve / VRSF 3" Catless Downpipes / xHP Stage 1
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10-05-2021, 08:14 PM	#6
alpinec1984 Second Lieutenant 133 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Canton OH iTrader: (0)	I would never do it mobile. Go to a reputable refinisher, dismount refinish as needed and remount/balance
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10-08-2021, 10:57 PM	#7
Ozzie335i Lieutenant Colonel 659 Rep 1,525 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	125 bucks per wheel.
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