Brabus rims - Bodge job???

[Marlon]

I have Brabus 19" split rims on my SL55. When I bought the car (used) the main dealer promised to repair one of the rims - it was kerbed in a few places, but nothing major.

I was expecting a "good as new" refurbishment, but it looks like they've just ground down the outside half-inch of the rim, welded the dents and that's that. I.e. you can see a line - all the way around the wheel - where the "join" is, and the new alloy welding is clearly visible! Doesn't look like any lacquer has gone near it.

I will post a picture if that's not obvious. Should I expect more from a main dealer? I know they are split rims, but this looks like a cheap bodge-job to me...

[sneijder]

Is the outside edge of the rim a 'High Sheen' finish ? ie, the edge is a shinier metal than the rest of the wheel ?

I've had this problem with AMG wheels on the SL55, where the wheel cannot be done on site, and went away to have a high sheen coating put back on over the repair.

[triple7]

Complain, complain, complain. If it was part of your deal when you bought the car, then they have broken that part of the bargin.

I would think that a Merc main dealer would refurb a wheel to an 'above average to high standard' finish. If not get them to get you a new wheel!

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