Help! Curbed wheel and no one can fix it

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10-03-2013, 06:31 PM

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Maybe a long shot, but have you checked the trunk?? always a chance the spare is mounted on a matching rim

Great news! It actually does! Man, If I knew, I'd just had gotten 3 instead of 4 rims so save some $$$.

Joking aside, the spare is pathetic looking. I took off that rashed wheel and running on my 19" winter wheel ATM.

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10-03-2013, 06:39 PM

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Thanks all. The reason Carcone said they couldn't refinish it is because the finish is in "hypersilver" where the basecoat is black and the top coat is translucent silver. They said it is hard to match the colour. They don't want just touch up the wheel because they feel that it might peel.

Will they be willing to do it if you sign something that says you won't hold them accountable if it does peel? Seems like that's your cheapest option. I bet they can match it well enough so that no one would notice unless you are entering into Concourse competitions. Then, if it truly does not hold up, bite the bullet and get a new rim.

(would have like a few more eye candy shots of the car)

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10-03-2013, 07:52 PM

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There alway the option to dive it as is. It's not like the World is coming to an end with that little damage.

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10-03-2013, 10:35 PM

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or you could just refinish 2 as thats all you see at one time.

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10-03-2013, 11:29 PM

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its almost impossible for wheel shop to match oem paint wheel finish. ive never seen it match 100% ever; which is why they always recommend refinishing 2; if not all 4.

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10-04-2013, 12:52 AM

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You could try these guys.
Some I know have been happy with their work.

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10-09-2013, 11:13 PM

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Good news! I took my rim to Union Rim repair two days ago. They did the partial touch up, and the damage is barely noticeable now. John did a really great job!

I will take some pics tomorrow.

Thanks all again for your advice!

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10-11-2013, 09:17 PM

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Ok. See you if you guys can spot the repaired part...

(also attached my winter wheel w/o the center cap)

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10-11-2013, 09:31 PM

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I like the winter wheel design better. Is it Mulliner driving spec?

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10-11-2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SharpMan

I like the winter wheel design better. Is it Mulliner driving spec?

Hi Sharpman,

The winter wheel is Mulliner but the car is not. I didn't know about benefits of Mulliner until I started to hang around at the 6speed Bentley forum.

The Mulliner spec is definitely much better with nice stitching and awesome gear ****.

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