Scratched Rim!!!! :( - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Sam Friedman · 11-17-2009, 09:42 PM

So I just got my car on Friday and already scratched the Rim. I was being so careful too! But I live in a very hard place to drive a car like this, the hills of Los Angeles! So many steep hills and potholes and high high curbs. And on top of that they are doing construciton next door and pulling out is a bitch with all of their cars blocking me. So anyways I was pulling into my steep car port which I mastered for this car (no bottoming out yet... hopefully) but because of the truck on my street it forced me to pull in at a strange angle and I didnt feel it or hear a noise but when I washed my car a few hours later I saw the dreaded scratch on the rim! SO i guess i scratched it on the corner wall to my garage, but its strange cuz none of my car got scratched. Anyways none of you probably care, just wanted to share because this car means so much to all of us and I hope it doesnt happen to you! It hurts your pride! But I am going to get it fixed tomorrow when I get my windows tinted and my gfx kit painted the same color as the rest of my car. Take a look at my baby wheel before the incident in the mean time. All the best

Orange5thGen · 11-17-2009, 09:52 PM

OUCH!!!!

Rogue Leader · 11-17-2009, 10:37 PM

I know the feeling sorry pal.

My SS is on a Jackstand right now in my parents driveway as I am having a rim repaired :(

Dboy23 · 11-17-2009, 10:40 PM

Same here, except I had strange curb rash.

I don't see the damage on your wheel.

jtellez · 11-17-2009, 10:40 PM

Sorry bud, hope they get fixed. I'd love to buy those style rims in the future. I think they look absolutely sick on a Black Camaro.

SSOOCH · 11-18-2009, 12:19 AM

It's like a scar, gives the car character!

Sam Friedman · 11-18-2009, 04:27 AM

haha no no it must be removed asap! And the pic is before the scratch DBOY.

amanc96 · 11-18-2009, 06:34 AM

I'd just get a new set or wheels and sell those....

Mark25 · 11-18-2009, 07:43 AM

Send the wheel off to Wheels of America and for a small price (around $130) they will fix it good as new...I've used them in the past and they do excellent work (of course you will have to do without your wheel for about a week)...or you can buy another wheel from Chevrolet, still send the damaged wheel off to get fixed and then keep it as a spare...because you'll never know when you'll do it again. I have a spare for Bullitt wheel for my Mustang (just in case).

http://www.wheelsamerica.com/

1sickss · 11-18-2009, 07:48 AM

ouch!!!!!!!!!

Sam Friedman · 11-18-2009, 09:50 AM

Yea I've heard of wheels of america, I will look into that thanks. I am going to get my car tinted and GFX painted potentially today and the place where Im doing that apprently does a good wheel job too so Ill ask them as well....On another note Amanc96, I would not get rid of these wheels, they are beautiful, and beauty sometimes is painful, but damn is it worth it. these wheels are a huge part of this car looking so damn amazing.

10RallySS · 11-18-2009, 10:28 AM

You should of got the tire and wheel protection, mine was a small price to pay for a full 5 years of protection.

MDHinDenver · 11-18-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10RallySS

You should of got the tire and wheel protection, mine was a small price to pay for a full 5 years of protection.

This is my question. I also have an abrasion on the passenger side of my 2LT RS from getting too close to a curb. I have nothad an opportunity to get it to the dealer but the question is ... does the tire and wheel protection package cover this? I do have it but what does it mean? Do you know if it means that they can be repaired or replaced with either a no cost or at least a deductable type cost? Any feedback is appreciated from those in the know.

10RallySS · 11-18-2009, 10:44 AM

from what i understand is they will cover any road damage as long as it is't normal wear on the tires. And I didn't see anything about a deductable.

11-17-2009, 09:42 PM	#1
Sam Friedman Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 76	Scratched Rim!!!! :( So I just got my car on Friday and already scratched the Rim. I was being so careful too! But I live in a very hard place to drive a car like this, the hills of Los Angeles! So many steep hills and potholes and high high curbs. And on top of that they are doing construciton next door and pulling out is a bitch with all of their cars blocking me. So anyways I was pulling into my steep car port which I mastered for this car (no bottoming out yet... hopefully) but because of the truck on my street it forced me to pull in at a strange angle and I didnt feel it or hear a noise but when I washed my car a few hours later I saw the dreaded scratch on the rim! SO i guess i scratched it on the corner wall to my garage, but its strange cuz none of my car got scratched. Anyways none of you probably care, just wanted to share because this car means so much to all of us and I hope it doesnt happen to you! It hurts your pride! But I am going to get it fixed tomorrow when I get my windows tinted and my gfx kit painted the same color as the rest of my car. Take a look at my baby wheel before the incident in the mean time. All the best Attached Images

11-17-2009, 10:37 PM	#3
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	I know the feeling sorry pal. My SS is on a Jackstand right now in my parents driveway as I am having a rim repaired :( __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

11-17-2009, 10:40 PM	#4
Dboy23 2G1FB1EV7A9100028 Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Hemi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 882	Same here, except I had strange curb rash. I don't see the damage on your wheel. __________________ # 28 - Victory Red 1LT/RS (SOLD)

11-17-2009, 10:40 PM	#5
jtellez Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fairfax, Va Posts: 177	Sorry bud, hope they get fixed. I'd love to buy those style rims in the future. I think they look absolutely sick on a Black Camaro. __________________ Ordered: 1SS, 6A, Black/Beige. 1100-Preliminary order accepted: 6/27 2000-Order accepted by GM: 9/8 3000-Order accepted by production control: 9/10 TPW 10/05/09 3300-Order scheduled for production: 9/24 3400-Order broadcast: 10/01 3800-Order produced: 10/09 4B00-Order Placed on hold: 10/12 4200-Shipped: 10/14 5000-Delivered to the dealer: 10/27 6000-Delivered to the customer: 10/27

11-18-2009, 12:19 AM	#6
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	It's like a scar, gives the car character! __________________

11-17-2009, 09:52 PM	#2
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,052 View My Garage	OUCH!!!!

11-18-2009, 04:27 AM	#7
Sam Friedman Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 76	haha no no it must be removed asap! And the pic is before the scratch DBOY.

11-18-2009, 06:34 AM	#8
amanc96 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa City Posts: 384	I'd just get a new set or wheels and sell those....

11-18-2009, 07:43 AM	#9
Mark25 Drives: 2001 Corvette, 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Beach VA Posts: 135	Send the wheel off to Wheels of America and for a small price (around $130) they will fix it good as new...I've used them in the past and they do excellent work (of course you will have to do without your wheel for about a week)...or you can buy another wheel from Chevrolet, still send the damaged wheel off to get fixed and then keep it as a spare...because you'll never know when you'll do it again. I have a spare for Bullitt wheel for my Mustang (just in case). http://www.wheelsamerica.com/

11-18-2009, 07:48 AM	#10
1sickss Drives: BADDEST SS IN ATL!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 634	ouch!!!!!!!!!

11-18-2009, 09:50 AM	#11
Sam Friedman Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 76	Yea I've heard of wheels of america, I will look into that thanks. I am going to get my car tinted and GFX painted potentially today and the place where Im doing that apprently does a good wheel job too so Ill ask them as well....On another note Amanc96, I would not get rid of these wheels, they are beautiful, and beauty sometimes is painful, but damn is it worth it. these wheels are a huge part of this car looking so damn amazing.

11-18-2009, 10:28 AM	#12
10RallySS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 62	You should of got the tire and wheel protection, mine was a small price to pay for a full 5 years of protection.

11-18-2009, 10:44 AM	#14
10RallySS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 62	from what i understand is they will cover any road damage as long as it is't normal wear on the tires. And I didn't see anything about a deductable.

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