The Clown is Back: Progress thread

[WOLFN8TR]

Tell them you are part of the ZHPMAFIA

[BADCLOWN]

Met with the regional manager: for the most part a nice guy. He stated that if the finish was powder coat (it is) that it shouldn't leave those marks. I agreed and further stated that they were brought to this store brand new condition and left in damaged condition to which he didn't dispute. He offered to have "their guy" refinish the wheels. I said thanks but I'd rather have my guy do them. The ultimate decision was for them to reimburse the mounting price ($100) and then pay for the refinish upon receiving the invoice for the work.

I dropped them off at Mercedes Benz Fort Mitchell where my brother works and how I got hooked up with the company that originally did them. The company is coming by to pick them up today for a full strip and refinish. I'm going to have MB do the mount and balance ($130) when they return. I've already ordered 90oz of black adhesive wheel weights on Amazon for when that does happen.

Happy with outcome just didn't want to deal with it in the first place.

[san]

Met with the regional manager: for the most part a nice guy. He stated that if the finish was powder coat (it is) that it shouldn't leave those marks. I agreed and further stated that they were brought to this store brand new condition and left in damaged condition to which he didn't dispute. He offered to have "their guy" refinish the wheels. I said thanks but I'd rather have my guy do them. The ultimate decision was for them to reimburse the mounting price ($100) and then pay for the refinish upon receiving the invoice for the work.

I dropped them off at Mercedes Benz Fort Mitchell where my brother works and how I got hooked up with the company that originally did them. The company is coming by to pick them up today for a full strip and refinish. I'm going to have MB do the mount and balance ($130) when they return. I've already ordered 90oz of black adhesive wheel weights on Amazon for when that does happen.

Happy with outcome just didn't want to deal with it in the first place.

Sucks to get them done again but glad you sorted it out...

[BADCLOWN]

Who knows whether it's the finish or the person who mounted the tires, but I always thought powder was pretty indestructible.

Regardless if it's done through Mercedes it'll be covered without this hassle. They are the paint/powder contractor for that dealership so I can't foresee their work as being shitty.

[WOLFN8TR]

Sounds like a fair deal. Too bad you even have to deal with this.

[az3579]

Regardless if it's done through Mercedes it'll be covered without this hassle. They are the paint/powder contractor for that dealership so I can't foresee their work as being shitty.

They probably do a fine job. The only thing is that just because a dealer has a particular contractor do work for them, it doesn't mean the contractor does good work. The prime example is my friend's E36 M3. Half his car was repainted by the shop that does the local BMW dealer's bodywork. So, now half the car is a lighter shade of Avus Blue than the front half, which is original. They did a terrible job paint matching...

I'm sure a lot of customers wouldn't notice a difference, but to enthusiasts like us, we'd pick it out in an instant. Sounds like we were happy with the finish though so you shouldn't have that issue. Glad it worked out for ya.

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[BADCLOWN]

I agree with your statement entirely. I guess I should amend my statement: I would assume this dealership wouldn't use a shotty shop for work. The owner (Bernie Moreno) doesn't seem like he messes around when it comes to quality. Plus the guy at one time owned TWO Aston Martin Vulcans (sold one, still has the other, anyone that follows me on Instagram could see the pics, amazing car)


I guess we will see how round 2 goes

[BADCLOWN]

Indy has most everything done. He said the sport button mod was a bit time cosuming haha, but he loves the OE look. The guy I bought the GCs from didn't include the rear spring hats so I called GC and they are sending me new ones for $60 bucks.

I got the invoice for the wheel refinish today and emailed that to the regional tire discounters manager. Waiting to hear back from him. The refinish should be completed this week.


I also didn't realize it, but apparently the GC system had its own f/r strut mount systems so I didn't need my lemforder fronts and rogue rears. Undecided if I'll keep those or sell them.

[ELCID86]

Indy has most everything done. He said the sport button mod was a bit time cosuming haha, but he loves the OE look. The guy I bought the GCs from didn't include the rear spring hats so I called GC and they are sending me new ones for $60 bucks.

I got the invoice for the wheel refinish today and emailed that to the regional tire discounters manager. Waiting to hear back from him. The refinish should be completed this week.


I also didn't realize it, but apparently the GC system had its own f/r strut mount systems so I didn't need my lemforder fronts and rogue rears. Undecided if I'll keep those or sell them.

Coming together. You should sell em as you won't need em.

[BADCLOWN]

It's a possibility, would help pay for the large dent in my wallet I'm contemplating tomorrow.