mark_n
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Scuffed Wheel
I've managed to scuff a front wheel; I drove up on a kerb while doing a U-turn and the wheel slipped off, grinding the alloy in the process.
Has anyone has their wheels refurbished and how successful was it?
Mark
Evoque was great, now in an RRS SVR
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| 15-09-2013 04:41am |
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jitenc
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RE: Scuffed Wheel
I have 3 of the scuffed alloys repaired under the tyre and wheel warranty. I must say that the job was done satisfactorily.
I would recommend taking out this insurance for the peace of mind. I might think of renewing the insurance when it does run out.
Got mine : Dynamic Fuji White with Lux Pack and black contrast roof.
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| 15-09-2013 07:26am |
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XFullFatTim
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RE: Scuffed Wheel
I've had RRS wheels refurbed and the end result was so good you couldn't tell which one had been repaired. Mark, I hope yours are not Shadow Chromes though - if they are then the refurber will want to do all 4 to get a good match. I have one badly scuffed anthracite alloy on my Defender - rather than get all five wheels done I got the scuffed one done and now it hangs on the back door as the spare so I have 4 matching wheels on the car. In the case of having to get 5 wheels matched it may be cheaper just to replace the damaged wheel with a new one - of course Evoque owners don't all have the option of fitting the spare!
A Pangea Green New Defender 110 First Edition is now sitting on my drive alongside British Racing Green Electric Mini Cooper SE Level 3. After 21 years in my hands my TDI300 90 was handed on to the next custodian on 15 July 2022.
(This post was last modified: 15-09-2013 07:52am by XFullFatTim.)
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| 15-09-2013 07:48am |
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Rxa
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RE: Scuffed Wheel
I have the shadow chrome wheels and all 4 wheels have scuffed to some degree or other. I've got the tyre and wheel warranty as well. Do I need to book it in with the dealer or go to a specialist approved by the wheel insurance company?
Evoque Prestige Lux Sd4 - Santorini Black/ Spirit Tan interior/ Style 7 Shadow Chrome wheels - ordered July 2012, delivered November 2012
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| 15-09-2013 09:23am |
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CSJ
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RE: Scuffed Wheel
Had a wheel done in London and was very easy and successful
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| 15-09-2013 10:18am |
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m_101
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RE: Scuffed Wheel
I too have last weekend managed to scuff both of my passenger side shadow chrome alloys 
Going to call the insurance people tomorrow and find out how to get them sorted. I'm hoping they don't need to refurb all 4 as I'm not sure when I would be able to get that done. Does anyone know how long that might take?
5 door MY12 Fuji Dynamic Plus with shadow chromes, santorini contrast roof, power tailgate and a couple of added rattles!
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| 15-09-2013 01:34pm |
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Rxa
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RE: Scuffed Wheel
(15-09-2013 10:18am)CSJ Wrote: Had a wheel done in London and was very easy and successful
Hi CSJ, where in London did you get them done?
Evoque Prestige Lux Sd4 - Santorini Black/ Spirit Tan interior/ Style 7 Shadow Chrome wheels - ordered July 2012, delivered November 2012
1986 Range Rover 3.5 v8 in Dhaka, Bangladesh
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| 15-09-2013 05:35pm |
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XFullFatTim
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RE: Scuffed Wheel
Rxa, before you get any refurb done READ the policy documents - usually the dealership uses a 3rd Party Insurer for these things. Before going ahead take photos of the damage then email them to the insurer and ask for a claim form. DON'T just go to a refurb shop and book them in, the insurers often have favoured refurb shops
A Pangea Green New Defender 110 First Edition is now sitting on my drive alongside British Racing Green Electric Mini Cooper SE Level 3. After 21 years in my hands my TDI300 90 was handed on to the next custodian on 15 July 2022.
(This post was last modified: 15-09-2013 11:30pm by XFullFatTim.)
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| 15-09-2013 11:29pm |
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WB
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RE: Scuffed Wheel
I've not used them myself but these folks have an excellent reputation and are used by two detailers I know -> http://www.lepsons.com
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| 16-09-2013 04:12pm |
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mark_n
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RE: Scuffed Wheel
(16-09-2013 04:12pm)WB Wrote: I've not used them myself but these folks have an excellent reputation and are used by two detailers I know -> http://www.lepsons.com
Thank you. I do not haven insurance and they are standard Type 6 20 inch wheels for a Dynamic. I'll take the wheel in to my normal tyre fitting place and see what they can do.
Mark
Evoque was great, now in an RRS SVR
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