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[Flot]

The used 135i I bought came with 269 wheels - which I like a lot, but they have really bad curb rash (about 30% on each wheel) and the clearcoat in the center is starting to bubble and flake.

Is it worth trying to refinish/refurbish something like this? They still look good from a distance and IIRC they have 2 paint tones, plus clear, plus the BMW performance lettering.. I'm thinking it just might not work out for a repair, but maybe I'm wrong.

Thoughts? Anyone ever had MAJOR rash taken out of a wheel and can comment on the price and results?

[BimmerE82]

Photos would help us help you?

[Flot]

I'll try to post some photos.

Imagine you parallel parked your car every day, with your eyes closed, while you were talking on a cell phone...

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Flot

I'll try to post some photos.

Imagine you parallel parked your car every day, with your eyes closed, while you were talking on a cell phone...

So, like a woman drove it? =P

Depending on how much you love the 269s, I've seen some amazing work done, though not in your area to refurbish similar rims to make them look brand new. Just a question of how much you like those wheels and whether you'd rather spend like $100-150 per wheel trying to make those like new, or perhaps buying a new set of alternative wheels (like those new VMR 810s) for only a couple hundred dollars more. Or, you may just want to check a forum vendor to price out new wheels to compare refurbishing vs just buying new ones. I actually just looked and getbmwparts (Tischer) sells new 269 fronts for $345 and rears are $378, just so you can gauge the difference.

Of course I'm biased and would say you should try to pick up a set of style 313s which look amazing on our cars. =)

[BimmerE82]

Originally Posted by Flot

I'll try to post some photos.

Imagine you parallel parked your car every day, with your eyes closed, while you were talking on a cell phone...

Damn.....I can imagine really jacked up rims.

[Zombie1]

Originally Posted by Flot

The used 135i I bought came with 269 wheels - which I like a lot, but they have really bad curb rash (about 30% on each wheel) and the clearcoat in the center is starting to bubble and flake.

Is it worth trying to refinish/refurbish something like this? They still look good from a distance and IIRC they have 2 paint tones, plus clear, plus the BMW performance lettering.. I'm thinking it just might not work out for a repair, but maybe I'm wrong.

Thoughts? Anyone ever had MAJOR rash taken out of a wheel and can comment on the price and results?

Around 50-75 per wheel

[cheshirecat79]

Originally Posted by Zombie1

Around 50-75 per wheel

that's on the low end dude, I've seen lip refurbishment go up to 125 to grind out the rash and reblend/seal

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by cheshirecat79

that's on the low end dude, I've seen lip refurbishment go up to 125 to grind out the rash and reblend/seal

Well and the other problem is he has 269s that have lettering on them that say BMW PERFORMANCE, which I don't even know if they can fix. Not sure if those are just vinyl letters that peel off or what. See below.

My sense is it sounds like it'll be a lot of money and a lot of work that may never quite look right or new, so he may not be happy with the ultimate result. Sounds like new center caps are needed as well.

[cheshirecat79]

they shouldn't touch that portion of the lip- if you have damage there your issues are more serious

[andrey_gta]

One of my fav wheels for e82. I dont think you will make them look like OEM nor is the effort wirth it. Perhaps you should just refinish in hyper silver/ gun metal/black chrome and call it a day

[John_01]

If the paint is flaking its much better to get them properly stripped and repainted. If just respraying over dodgy old paint, its quite likely the paint finish will keep coming off and basically looking like rubbish quite soon. If they have already been refinished before, that's even more reason to get it done properly, but not cheap.

[Zombie1]

Originally Posted by cheshirecat79

that's on the low end dude, I've seen lip refurbishment go up to 125 to grind out the rash and reblend/seal

Mine was bad on my VMRs but it was a friend who fixed mine even tho 125aint bad if we are talking brutal rash

[torkboi]

Replace them or refinish black. OEM is OEM. No way to duplicate.

I have a set of 18" staggered OEM Motorsport Style 269's I'll be posting on the classified section soon if you're interested. They are near new condition - one wheel has about a 1" section of rash. Disregard the dirty - they clean up nicely. 18x7.5 fronts and 18x8.5 rears. $900 plus shipping. Rims only. Center Caps and Tire Pressure Sensors are not included.