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Old 07-25-2013, 12:52 PM   #1
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Dinged Wheel

scraped a curb pulling into parking garange.
Stock wheel for a '12 2SS - any suggestions on "fixing/repairing" this other than costly replacement?
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Old 07-25-2013, 02:56 PM   #2
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There are shops that specialize in fixing rims and wheels. The price may be half what you would pay for a new wheel but it is definitely worth if done correctly.
Good luck!
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Old 07-25-2013, 03:01 PM   #3
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Not sure if your wheel is polished or midnight silver but check out this thread.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=307359
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Old 07-26-2013, 11:02 AM   #4
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There are shops that specialize in fixing rims and wheels. The price may be half what you would pay for a new wheel but it is definitely worth if done correctly.
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THANKS! I didn't know there were places that did this but finding a couple locally and will explore. Appreciate the reply.
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Old 07-26-2013, 11:03 AM   #5
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Not sure if your wheel is polished or midnight silver but check out this thread.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=307359
Painted silver (is that "midnight silver?) Anyhow, this was interesting. I'm the un-handyman and at the mercy of others for this kind of task but thanks for the reply.
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Old 07-26-2013, 08:08 PM   #6
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I did the same thing to one of my Giovanna Dalars a few weeks ago. Broke my heart because it was the first curb rash in almost a year. I pulled out my dremel tool and sanded it down then buffed it out. Its not 100% perfect but it looks good and can't be noticed.
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Old 07-27-2013, 12:28 PM   #7
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Thanks. Don't have a dremel and had to Google to see what it is. Not handy-man tool oriented. So checking out local repair places but thanks for the reply.
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