Need help with Rim Repair in DC!!!
 

I was driving this evening and I cannot believe what happend....I rubbed one of my brand new 20' wheels on a curb as I was parking the X5. So I have some curb rash on one of the wheels.

Does anyone know how I would fix this?

Any recommendations for a shop in the Northern Virginia/DC area??


God, I am an idiot......

Don't know about DC but I am sure there are some rim repair shops around. Maybe yellow pages or ask your dealer who they recommends. I did the same on my 545 and had it repaired for $120. I cannot stand looking at the 2cm rash.

No problem you will probable have to spend about $50 - $100 bucks to get it fixed. Here is another thread regarding rim repair:

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...ght=rim+repair

my wheels would be pretty much screwed had it not been for the fact that the tires stick out further than the wheel.

So I always end up messing up the tire instead.

I hate parking in DC

I have used Ye Olde Wheels off Route 1 in Elkridge and they did a phenomenal job fixing curb rash and repainting. I have heard there's someone who will come to your location and do the work on-site as well, but I don't have contact info.

Just a side note, the Ford GT has this really cool feature where there is a lip on the wheel (tire?) that prevents curb rash. :thumbup:

Good luck on the wheels!

thanks everyone, well at least I dont feel helpless. But I agree, just a 2cm scratch is bad enough to make me want to get it repaired. I will call some of the places you guys suggested!