Diamond Cut Alloy Repair
Diamond Cut Alloy Repair
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numtumfutunch

Original Poster:

5,035 posts

158 months

Tuesday 19th July 2022
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First off it doesnt matter who did it but it wasnt me smile

Our BMW 5 series with beautiful diamond cut alloys has had a bit of a kerb thing resulting in a 5cm scratch which is almost invisible just as the rim meets the tyre.

The car is likely a keeper so Im not sure what to do

If theres likely no further aggro then Im tempted to leave it as its unnoticeable apart from on forensic examination

My stress is that Ive heard BMW diamond cut wheels can be partial to corrosion if they are compromised and this is a hassle I dont need

Therefore comments welcome, as is a recommendation for a good repair place in Leeds

Cheers

paintman

7,842 posts

210 months

Wednesday 20th July 2022
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The issue is once the finish is damaged water can penetrate & you'll get the white spidery lines working their way under the lacquer.

Bit of clear lacquer over the scratch to seal it.

Carbon Sasquatch

5,104 posts

84 months

Wednesday 20th July 2022
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As above - you can likely sand out the scratch by hand too - and then lacquer over the top.