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Camaroyellowblack · 07-08-2011, 05:54 PM

Hey guys im new here this place looks awesone. I let my girlfriend drive my car and she decided she was going to hit a curve needless to say she scratched the wheel. I got some pictures is this fixable in any way shape or form? Could I buy just one then try to sell the old one?

Thanks

GearHeadPeter · 07-08-2011, 06:02 PM

Doubt it can be fixed so that you will think it is new. As far as buying a new one try e-bay, but most will try selling all four. I don't let the wife drive the Camaro just for that reason. Welcome to the club and you already posted pics which is what we require.

Camaroyellowblack · 07-08-2011, 06:07 PM

Damn that's what I was worried about I only need one but I doubt eBay would have just one. Is there anywhere you can buy just one?

GearHeadPeter · 07-08-2011, 06:09 PM

Try e-bay first or go to the dealer and buy one, but it will be about $300.

firstmate · 07-08-2011, 06:11 PM

Be sure and check the tire and wheel section of C5, I bought a whole set from someone that got different wheels, and only paid 500.00. Then I have more replacements if ever needed... Of course it has to be the "right" wheel that I need. I can't keep scraping up the same one. Or, look into a whole set anyway for a good price, then you have them to switch out if ever needed. For an extra 200.00 for the price of one, to get all 4, not a bad deal!!!

Thanks Jlugo!!!

kevin1106 · 07-08-2011, 06:13 PM

I would try sanding it smooth...then hi speed polish it with some mother aluminum polish... If all else fails.. then buy a new one.. I think it can be fixed.. doesnt look that bad..

slick rick · 07-08-2011, 06:15 PM

Looks fixable, check out this thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46149

You just need to find a wheel repair company in your area.

Sir Nuke · 07-08-2011, 06:18 PM

Camaroyellowblack, it can be fixed, and you can get on off of ebay, I found BRAND NEW single wheels for $250, at the dealer they are $750 EACH. oh and btw.....Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's and wive's here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

clg_98ta · 07-08-2011, 06:49 PM

A wheel refinishing shop will charge you about $150 to smooth it out and repaint it. Any tire shop can refer you to a refinishing shop, since they all occasionally damage wheels.

So Cal Camaro · 07-08-2011, 08:24 PM

On EBAY there is a guy in AZ that sells single wheels. If it is a front she damaged, save it in case you need a spare.

Edscapade · 07-08-2011, 10:15 PM

Sorry to hear about your issue! Welcome to the forum - you will be welcomed and everyone here is willing to help. good luck with your wheel...

erinjdss · 07-09-2011, 05:56 PM

Try awrswheelrepair.com I used them for damage on my sons car. They have franchises all over, I didn't see what state you're located in. I was worried about quality of work. After repair was done I couldn't tell which two rims were repaired. The franchise we went to did a great job and very quick.

07-08-2011, 05:54 PM	#1
Camaroyellowblack Drives: 11 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2	Wheel Problems Hey guys im new here this place looks awesone. I let my girlfriend drive my car and she decided she was going to hit a curve needless to say she scratched the wheel. I got some pictures is this fixable in any way shape or form? Could I buy just one then try to sell the old one? Thanks

07-08-2011, 06:02 PM	#2
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	Doubt it can be fixed so that you will think it is new. As far as buying a new one try e-bay, but most will try selling all four. I don't let the wife drive the Camaro just for that reason. Welcome to the club and you already posted pics which is what we require. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

07-08-2011, 06:09 PM	#4
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	Try e-bay first or go to the dealer and buy one, but it will be about $300. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

07-08-2011, 06:11 PM	#5
firstmate Drives: 2010 Blk/Gry SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 454 View My Garage	Be sure and check the tire and wheel section of C5, I bought a whole set from someone that got different wheels, and only paid 500.00. Then I have more replacements if ever needed... Of course it has to be the "right" wheel that I need. I can't keep scraping up the same one. Or, look into a whole set anyway for a good price, then you have them to switch out if ever needed. For an extra 200.00 for the price of one, to get all 4, not a bad deal!!! Thanks Jlugo!!! __________________ Ordered 10-13-08 2SS/RS M6 BLK/GRY VIN #2386 Delivered 6-11-09 - Woo Hoo!!! Hey Houston locals-------- Join the H-Town Camaro Club www.H-TownCamaroClub.com

07-08-2011, 06:15 PM	#7
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Looks fixable, check out this thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46149 You just need to find a wheel repair company in your area. __________________

07-08-2011, 06:07 PM	#3
Camaroyellowblack Drives: 11 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2	Damn that's what I was worried about I only need one but I doubt eBay would have just one. Is there anywhere you can buy just one?

07-08-2011, 06:13 PM	#6
kevin1106 Drives: 2015 ZO6 3LZ Stage 2 A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La plata MD Posts: 2,299 View My Garage	I would try sanding it smooth...then hi speed polish it with some mother aluminum polish... If all else fails.. then buy a new one.. I think it can be fixed.. doesnt look that bad..

07-08-2011, 06:18 PM	#8
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,342 View My Garage	Camaroyellowblack, it can be fixed, and you can get on off of ebay, I found BRAND NEW single wheels for $250, at the dealer they are $750 EACH. oh and btw.....Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's and wive's here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

07-08-2011, 06:49 PM	#9
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	A wheel refinishing shop will charge you about $150 to smooth it out and repaint it. Any tire shop can refer you to a refinishing shop, since they all occasionally damage wheels. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

07-08-2011, 08:24 PM	#10
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	On EBAY there is a guy in AZ that sells single wheels. If it is a front she damaged, save it in case you need a spare. __________________

07-08-2011, 10:15 PM	#11
Edscapade Edscapade Drives: 2011 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 442	Sorry to hear about your issue! Welcome to the forum - you will be welcomed and everyone here is willing to help. good luck with your wheel...

07-09-2011, 05:56 PM	#12
erinjdss Drives: SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: California Posts: 17	Try awrswheelrepair.com I used them for damage on my sons car. They have franchises all over, I didn't see what state you're located in. I was worried about quality of work. After repair was done I couldn't tell which two rims were repaired. The franchise we went to did a great job and very quick.

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