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  • Wife trashes wheel

    OMFG as they say. My phone camera is a bit cactus, so the picture doesn't convey the full horror of what my better half has done to my four-month-old Wolfsburg rim...

    Apparently she thought it was the back wheel that was hitting the curb, so she went backwards and forwards on full lock a few times to try and get it off. arrrrrgggghhhh.

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    Suggestions?

    how much for a 'spare part' 20" black suzuka from VW?

  • #2
    Have you filed for divorce yet?

    Look into getting it repaired.
    I buggered up my rear passenger side on a curb I completely misjudged, had a mobile wheel repairer fix it in 40 mins for $140.

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    • #3
      This is exactly why we also have a Golf in the driveway.
      2019 MY19.5 Highline (R-Line, S&V, Sunroof)
      Stage 3 - Etuners Motorsport - 228wkW, TCU Tune
      G Revision IHI IS38, BMS Panel Filter, CTS Turbo Elbow, CTS Downpipe, Dogbone Insert
      Dynamic Light Assist (OBD11), Eibach Pro Kit Suspension

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      • #4
        Show her where the 360deg camera button is!!!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by kabbage View Post
          OMFG as they say. My phone camera is a bit cactus, so the picture doesn't convey the full horror of what my better half has done to my four-month-old Wolfsburg rim...

          Apparently she thought it was the back wheel that was hitting the curb, so she went backwards and forwards on full lock a few times to try and get it off. arrrrrgggghhhh.

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          Suggestions?

          how much for a 'spare part' 20" black suzuka from VW?
          Was one on Ebay FOR $800

          2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Wheel. 20, Suzuka - 5NN601025ENQ9 - Genuine Volkswagen Part

          GENUINE VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN R-LINE ALLOY WHEEL 8.5Jx20 ET38 5NA601025G REFURBED | eBay

          Wheels rims 20" inch for VW Tiguan II 2016+ 20x8.5 | eBay


          20 inch Genuine VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN R 2019 MODEL ALLOY WHEELS | Wheels, Tyres & Rims | Gumtree Australia Wollongong Area - Wollongong | 1223226410




          I Spewed when I did this as fiirst time in 8 years
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          Last edited by Guest001; 28-07-2019, 04:17 PM.
          2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
          Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan

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          • #6
            Check out these guys at Coastal Alloy Rim Repair | Remove Ugly Scratches - From $99 they did two of my 20" Suzuka wheel from a pothole. They were really bad and thought I had to get new wheels from VW but at the cost $1500 each, no thanks!!! Anyway Coastal Alloy came out within 2 days, price was $220 as one wheel was really bad and all done within 90 minutes. These guys did a fantastic job and honestly I can not tell where the gutter rash was unless you inspect it really close to spot the machine rings from the manufacturer.
            Would highly recommend them.
            2018 Tiguan Allspace R-Line - Platinum Grey Metallic
            Stage 3 - Snail IS38 Hybrid Turbo - Etuners Motorsport - 265.5awkw's

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            • #7
              Drop in and see these guys:

              Wheel Solutions Australia

              They fixed our 21 inch SQ5 rim after a similar experience, their work was spot on (our wheel was clear coated not painted)

              4paw

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Razor80 View Post
                Check out these guys at Coastal Alloy Rim Repair | Remove Ugly Scratches - From $99 they did two of my 20" Suzuka wheel from a pothole. They were really bad and thought I had to get new wheels from VW but at the cost $1500 each, no thanks!!! Anyway Coastal Alloy came out within 2 days, price was $220 as one wheel was really bad and all done within 90 minutes. These guys did a fantastic job and honestly I can not tell where the gutter rash was unless you inspect it really close to spot the machine rings from the manufacturer.
                Would highly recommend them.
                Have used coastal alloy on my other 2 cars, they do a great job
                Tiguan Gen2 162TSI Etuners IS38 Stage 3 238.6 kw@4 wheels

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                • #9
                  The good thing about painted rims vs. the machine finish is they are much simpler to repair and a lot less expensive.

                  On this one though I'd think you're looking at a complete respray.

                  2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline

                  2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
                  2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
                  2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)
                  - Tigger73's 125TSI Build


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                  • #10
                    I actually spent an hour or so cleaning it up with a ‘Turtle’ polish for removing scratch marks and then using one of their ‘Black’ coloured polish over the top.
                    It ended up looking a *lot* better than in that photo. Hardly visible from a distance (except the bits she got all the way to through the paint - and there were a few of them...).
                    Still not ideal up close. But I can probably live with it.

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                    • #11
                      Heres my before and after
                      Attached Files
                      2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
                      Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan

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                      • #12
                        My wife knocked the door off ours 1st month owning it. :-/
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                        VW Tiguan 2018 162TSI Highline
                        VW Polo 2015 81TSI Comfortline

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by anonymousmoose View Post
                          My wife knocked the door off ours 1st month owning it. :-/
                          Prevented that happening Wife doesnt drive it
                          2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
                          Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan

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                          • #14
                            any recommended repairers in Sydney - Hills area?
                            2018 Allspace 162TSI R Line

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by iDiesel View Post
                              any recommended repairers in Sydney - Hills area?
                              For a wheel or what
                              2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
                              Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan

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