261s starting to flake already?

Orlin · 06-10-2011, 01:30 AM

I might just get a price on the powder coating first because I reckon that Edwin's wheels look really nice. Unless VMR are reading this thread and want to do me a ripper of a deal on a new set of 18inch V701s in gloss black

Taymaishu · 06-10-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Orlin

I might just get a price on the powder coating first because I reckon that Edwin's wheels look really nice. Unless VMR are reading this thread and want to do me a ripper of a deal on a new set of 18inch V701s in gloss black

Saw Edwin's 261's in the flesh last night; awesome.

alik01 · 06-10-2011, 01:50 AM

Orlin, I would argue that with the dealer or BMW Australia. Mine never had anything on them and I used P21s a few times and I don't think it's the gentlest of solutions to grace us. The roads here are covered in dirt, pebbles, rocks, boulders and crocodiles. Nothing happened so I think it's to do with the paint themselves.

Hawkeye 135i · 06-10-2011, 02:57 AM

That's a disappointing result mate.

I'd take some photos of the affected wheel and craft up a nicely worded email to BMW Australia. You might get a result, you might not - I reckon its worth 30 minutes of your time, and done right it won't get your dealer offside.

Failing that, the powder coated wheels are going to look fantastic.

MrBlonde · 06-10-2011, 03:11 AM

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ok well I had a chat to them on Wednesday and the service guy reckons that this is not actually a problem with the wheel itself therefor not a warranty claim. What he said is that sometimes stones flick up while driving and make minor cracks in the top layer and when water gets underneath it actually bubbles up then flakes off

I am pretty annoyed as this should not happen on a BMW, even if a small pebble did hit the wheel does that mean its of such shit quality that it will crack or flake? Looks like there is not much I can do and I wont be paying them $200 to fix it so ill probably just get all 4 of them powder coated in gloss black instead.

Bullshit. I'd be taking it further.

chylld · 06-10-2011, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Orlin

What he said is that sometimes stones flick up while driving and make minor cracks in the top layer and when water gets underneath it actually bubbles up then flakes off

Both my rear wheels started with light kerb rash and I get flaking on my 261's too - it's like a disease. Anywhere it gets significantly scratched, the paint around it just falls off

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Saw Edwin's 261's in the flesh last night; awesome.

Any pics online? Might go down this route if it isn't too pricey

JB4-335 · 06-10-2011, 08:28 PM

Here's some pics of my black 261's.
Yes I know it needs to be dropped an inch or so but my money is going towards methanol injection first.

chylld · 06-10-2011, 08:36 PM

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Here's some pics of my black 261's.
Yes I know it needs to be dropped an inch or so but my money is going towards methanol injection first.

nice! black gloss? any gutter rash repaired before paint? where/how much?

JB4-335 · 06-10-2011, 08:48 PM

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nice! black gloss? any gutter rash repaired before paint? where/how much?

It's not gloss and it's not matt, it's in between. I love it cause it blends itself really well with the BSM. Had a slight gutter rash. Last image looks glossy cause the wheel is still wet.
Call Mobile Wheel Tech on 0434940069, he's Sydney based and will come to you. Just tell him you saw Edwin's BMW wheels. Not sure on price as he owed me one.

Honny · 06-10-2011, 09:09 PM

I have similar flaking issues too..... In fact mines actually alot worse then yours. I'll take a picture and post it here.

Never really thought it would be a warranty issue to be honest, however I don't clean my car much (live in apartment no water hose access) and majority of the time the cars cleaned by my dealer. I just thought I'll upgrade to 313's and everything will be fine

I'm sure if we can gather a few people with same issue along with relevant pictures it wouldn't hurt bringing the attention to BMW Australia, despite if they reply not or not, it's worth a shot.

JB4-335 · 06-10-2011, 09:55 PM

Black Shadow Chrome 261's

BMW86 · 06-11-2011, 02:28 AM

Your car looks sick Edwin!

JB4-335 · 06-11-2011, 03:31 AM

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Your car looks sick Edwin!

Thanks Vin.

MrBlonde · 06-11-2011, 03:37 AM

Love your car Edwin! Looks sinister!

JB4-335 · 06-11-2011, 03:51 AM

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Love your car Edwin! Looks sinister!

Cheers Kenny.

Zuzu · 06-11-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

Thanks Vin.

Hey Edwin,

Are you happy with the quality of the painted wheels?

Are they holding up as good as the OEM wheel finish?

Thinking of having the 1M wheels done in a Black shadow chrome..Should look HOT on the VO.

JB4-335 · 06-11-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

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Originally Posted by JB4135

Thanks Vin.

Hey Edwin,

Are you happy with the quality of the painted wheels?

Are they holding up as good as the OEM wheel finish?

Thinking of having the 1M wheels done in a Black shadow chrome..Should look HOT on the VO.

Very happy happy with the painted wheels. They are holding up extremely well.

Black Shadow Chrome would look amazing on your new VO.Go for it Joe.

MrBlonde · 06-11-2011, 04:49 PM

You could get your wheels powdercoated rather than painted. The finish might last longer.

Alpine* · 06-11-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Hey Edwin,

Are you happy with the quality of the painted wheels?

Are they holding up as good as the OEM wheel finish?

Thinking of having the 1M wheels done in a Black shadow chrome..Should look HOT on the VO.

Hey Zuzu, it may be worth asking the dealer to quote you on painting the wheels upfront, I mean they did ours and I fully expect them to warrant them.

Orlin, what Mr B said, bullshite! Just not good enough, keep trying.

Zuzu · 06-11-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

You could get your wheels powdercoated rather than painted. The finish might last longer.

True.. Do you know any reputable powder coaters mate?

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Hey Zuzu, it may be worth asking the dealer to quote you on painting the wheels upfront, I mean they did ours and I fully expect them to warrant them.

Thats a good point John.

Taymaishu · 06-11-2011, 09:12 PM

Joe, try Artarmon Powdercoating. They'll do an all-in-one, and they're automotive specialists.

Zuzu · 06-11-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Joe, try Artarmon Powdercoating. They'll do an all-in-one, and they're automotive specialists.

Thanks Alex.. Will do.

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Hawkeye 135i Private First Class 3 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	That's a disappointing result mate. I'd take some photos of the affected wheel and craft up a nicely worded email to BMW Australia. You might get a result, you might not - I reckon its worth 30 minutes of your time, and done right it won't get your dealer offside. Failing that, the powder coated wheels are going to look fantastic.
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JB4-335 Brigadier General 169 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: E92 BSM & E70 AW Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (1)	Here's some pics of my black 261's. Yes I know it needs to be dropped an inch or so but my money is going towards methanol injection first. Attached Images Last edited by JB4-335; 06-10-2011 at 08:36 PM..
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Honny Captain 30 Rep 771 Posts Drives: Something Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	I have similar flaking issues too..... In fact mines actually alot worse then yours. I'll take a picture and post it here. Never really thought it would be a warranty issue to be honest, however I don't clean my car much (live in apartment no water hose access) and majority of the time the cars cleaned by my dealer. I just thought I'll upgrade to 313's and everything will be fine I'm sure if we can gather a few people with same issue along with relevant pictures it wouldn't hurt bringing the attention to BMW Australia, despite if they reply not or not, it's worth a shot.
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