Scratched Rim from Dealership?

DOOMMONKEY777 · 11-11-2014, 07:28 AM

Wtf? What idiot cleans the rims with a wire brush for weight's.

Pelican170 · 11-11-2014, 08:18 AM

Well I am waiting for them to get back to me but I am going to push for a new rim. Will update when I know more...

JARblue · 11-11-2014, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

I thought going to the dealership was the right thing and would be competent... I guess not..

Dealers are notoriously incompetent. You're better off finding a competent shop that specializes in the work you need done or a Z/G shop that does a variety of things but sends cars off for specialty work.

kenchan · 11-11-2014, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

Well I am waiting for them to get back to me but I am going to push for a new rim. Will update when I know more...

i think they will only repaint the barrel(s)...

GL with it though..

Pelican170 · 11-12-2014, 01:29 PM

They said they would have the wheel repaired by a wheel shop and that it would still have a full warranty. I asked if this would fix the dent and they said they believed it would (we will see about that when the time comes).

My next question (amatuer, lol), whats the best way to jack the car up for a couple weeks without the wheel? I am guessing jack it up in the middle of the side, then put jack stands (2) by each wheel?

Thanks for the info and opinions guys..

scottIN · 11-12-2014, 02:13 PM

Whenever I'm getting tires changed, I have the SA walk around the car with me and inspect them to see that there are no scratches and then note it on the work order. If they know you're looking for it, they will be careful. I've seen tire shops pretty much destroy rims and I've seen them come out perfect. So you know it can be done - just takes more time.

tnav · 11-12-2014, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

Whenever I'm getting tires changed, I have the SA walk around the car with me and inspect them to see that there are no scratches and then note it on the work order. If they know you're looking for it, they will be careful. I've seen tire shops pretty much destroy rims and I've seen them come out perfect. So you know it can be done - just takes more time.

Great advise for everyone, this can happen to anyone, any shop, Dealership or not

kenchan · 11-12-2014, 02:58 PM

search jack points.

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Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	They said they would have the wheel repaired by a wheel shop and that it would still have a full warranty. I asked if this would fix the dent and they said they believed it would (we will see about that when the time comes). My next question (amatuer, lol), whats the best way to jack the car up for a couple weeks without the wheel? I am guessing jack it up in the middle of the side, then put jack stands (2) by each wheel? Thanks for the info and opinions guys.. __________________ Fast Intentions CF Exhaust - Fast Intentions HFC's - HPS Tubes w/ AFE Dry Flow Filter's

11-12-2014, 02:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	Whenever I'm getting tires changed, I have the SA walk around the car with me and inspect them to see that there are no scratches and then note it on the work order. If they know you're looking for it, they will be careful. I've seen tire shops pretty much destroy rims and I've seen them come out perfect. So you know it can be done - just takes more time. crus likes this.

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