2018 wheel scrape.

Bubbaloo · 07-08-2018, 05:22 PM

So, wanted to share something crappy that happened to me at a dealership here in Florida. Took it in for a wheel patch (nail penetrated my wheel)... I told the dealership to be careful with the car (first time I ever take it back after buying it- 1,300 miles)

They scrape my back left rim. Sigh. Offer to repair it. If not “we’ll explore other avenues” according to service director.

Man what a bad way to start your weekend. Pics below: ( I’m taking the wheel ONLY tomorrow as I no longer want that dealership touching my car )

Do you guys think it’s fixable? Anyway. Just wanted to share my story. Sigh.

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nis350 · 07-08-2018, 05:34 PM

should be easy fix...

Bubbaloo · 07-08-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nis350

should be easy fix...

I hope so. If not then we’ll have to get a new one. I just think because of the way it’s damaged it may not end up looking new again...

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trbo1007 · 07-08-2018, 08:51 PM

Sorry about that Bubbaloo. Good help is hard to find. I only deal with the GTR technician at my dealer. Last year, I had new tires installed by Costco on my pickup. My sphincter was tight the whole time.

jchammond · 07-08-2018, 09:15 PM

Have them swap it with another new Z,,,that’s piss poor!

Bubbaloo · 07-08-2018, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by trbo1007

Sorry about that Bubbaloo. Good help is hard to find. I only deal with the GTR technician at my dealer. Last year, I had new tires installed by Costco on my pickup. My sphincter was tight the whole time.

Giggity...

I just had to lol. But yeah I get you. You know.. I refrained myself from taking it to Costco because I wouldn’t trust them with my car. Take it to the dealership I bought it from and bam. Karma for badmouthing Costco.

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CRiZO · 07-09-2018, 02:59 PM

lol replacing a wheel because of a tiny scratch

This is like your 4th post about this kinda thing man, have a drink.

Benibiker · 07-09-2018, 03:10 PM

For minor scratches/dings on my Mini's black wheels I used a black Sharpie. You could probably use a white Sharpie here too. I'll probably do the same with my current wheels.

Bubbaloo · 07-09-2018, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Benibiker

For minor scratches/dings on my Mini's black wheels I used a black Sharpie. You could probably use a white Sharpie here too. I'll probably do the same with my current wheels.

Yeah the black part does not concern me as much. It’s the aluminum colored part that concerns me.

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Benibiker · 07-09-2018, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubbaloo

Yeah the black part does not concern me as much. It’s the aluminum colored part that concerns me.

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I couldn't tell what wheel you're talking about. One picture shows an aluminum one and one a white one...

Bubbaloo · 07-09-2018, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Benibiker

I couldn't tell what wheel you're talking about. One picture shows an aluminum one and one a white one...

So the white one is the spare wheel I was talking about the black and metal looking one. It’s the factory 2018 sport rims.

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Bubbaloo · 07-09-2018, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

lol replacing a wheel because of a tiny scratch

This is like your 4th post about this kinda thing man, have a drink.

This is the first post about it. Also, my first sports car. My first $40,000 vehicle. Brand new. And also I’m OCD. Yes I’m mad at the dealership for being idiots and not being careful

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vtec to vvel · 07-09-2018, 05:00 PM

You will soon realize that you are better off taking the part that needs attention rather than the whole car, or DIY. Need new tires? My car will sit on jack stands and the drop off the wheels to the dealer. Need new brakes? DIY. Need an oil change? DIY. Btw, you will inevitably start getting random nicks and scratches here and there, between Little Rock’s on the roads to even seagulls standing on your car and putting little scratches.

RonRizz · 07-09-2018, 05:40 PM

Easy fix... I had a wheel damaged at a firestone dealer while getting my tires installed. Of course they never mentioned it. Bad scratches, 1.5 to 2" long, right through the paint. I figured a new wheel was in order..
They sent a wheel repair guy right to my house, a few hrs later, it was like brand new. They even re-sprayed the whole wheel, so perfect match no blending.
I asked what they charge per wheel, he told me average was $80.. Good to know.

nis350 · 07-09-2018, 09:12 PM

black sharpie should make the wheel better...

I think OP was not referring to the white wheel??

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Originally Posted by Benibiker

For minor scratches/dings on my Mini's black wheels I used a black Sharpie. You could probably use a white Sharpie here too. I'll probably do the same with my current wheels.

07-08-2018, 05:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bubbaloo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 97 Drives: 2018 370Z Sport Tech Rep Power: 7	2018 wheel scrape. So, wanted to share something crappy that happened to me at a dealership here in Florida. Took it in for a wheel patch (nail penetrated my wheel)... I told the dealership to be careful with the car (first time I ever take it back after buying it- 1,300 miles) They scrape my back left rim. Sigh. Offer to repair it. If not “we’ll explore other avenues” according to service director. Man what a bad way to start your weekend. Pics below: ( I’m taking the wheel ONLY tomorrow as I no longer want that dealership touching my car ) Do you guys think it’s fixable? Anyway. Just wanted to share my story. Sigh. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-08-2018, 08:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
trbo1007 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 85 Drives: 18 370Z SpTh PW M6 Rep Power: 28	Sorry about that Bubbaloo. Good help is hard to find. I only deal with the GTR technician at my dealer. Last year, I had new tires installed by Costco on my pickup. My sphincter was tight the whole time. Bubbaloo likes this.

07-08-2018, 09:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Have them swap it with another new Z,,,that’s piss poor! __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

07-09-2018, 03:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Benibiker Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 235 Drives: Red 17 370Z Touring Rep Power: 15	For minor scratches/dings on my Mini's black wheels I used a black Sharpie. You could probably use a white Sharpie here too. I'll probably do the same with my current wheels. __________________ 2017 Pure Red 6MT 370Z Touring

07-09-2018, 05:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,903 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 499553	You will soon realize that you are better off taking the part that needs attention rather than the whole car, or DIY. Need new tires? My car will sit on jack stands and the drop off the wheels to the dealer. Need new brakes? DIY. Need an oil change? DIY. Btw, you will inevitably start getting random nicks and scratches here and there, between Little Rock’s on the roads to even seagulls standing on your car and putting little scratches. envisous and Bubbaloo like this. __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t

07-08-2018, 05:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
nis350 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: socal Posts: 1,084 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13434	should be easy fix...

07-09-2018, 02:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	lol replacing a wheel because of a tiny scratch This is like your 4th post about this kinda thing man, have a drink.

07-09-2018, 05:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	Easy fix... I had a wheel damaged at a firestone dealer while getting my tires installed. Of course they never mentioned it. Bad scratches, 1.5 to 2" long, right through the paint. I figured a new wheel was in order.. They sent a wheel repair guy right to my house, a few hrs later, it was like brand new. They even re-sprayed the whole wheel, so perfect match no blending. I asked what they charge per wheel, he told me average was $80.. Good to know. Quicksilvers likes this. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

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