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      07-18-2011, 03:06 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by seapbmw View Post
The rear wheel hubs on our 2008 135i are rusted, anyone else have this issue? Ideas for correction? Painting has crossed my mind but my concern is continuing rust problems.
Yes, I have the same issue. It's more than likely a cost cutting measure by BMW. The actual cost to galvanize or coat the part probably did not save them much, but someone made the decision. Typical...similar to US Mfg not galvanizing certain parts of cars sold in the South just to save a $.
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