Coon-Ass Curb Rash Repair - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

x626xBlack · 09-26-2010, 06:23 AM

I was pissed after I rashed my P-side rear rim.. Did not want to fork out $250-$300 for a rim when I may decide to get different rims later... While trying to figure out how to knock the sharp rough damage off it dawned on me they are aluminum... I can sand them! Sanding them turned out better than I thought.. The 1000 Grit is dam near a polished look!

So I went to the local Automotive store and got some 1000g wet/dry Sand paper, GM clear coat and some tape to mask the tire and rest of the rim from over spray...

Wet Sanding time about 3 hours... Have plenty of water ready..

I know I could have used my Dremel and finished in 1/2 the time but the Dremel would have either gouged my tire or left the rim wavy. i am not finished yet, the sanding is done but i need to buff my clear coat on the wheels after I apply some to the area that was sanded.. However, unless I tell you to go looking for the rash, you'll never see it. I will get some better pictures with my Nikon when i am finished.

Keep in mind... My Rim was not bent at all.. Just rashed. The tire took no damages either, not even a scratch... I do not recommend trying this if you bend your rim or damage your tire... You need to replace them.

I apologize for the quality of the pictures. I had my Blackberry on me at the time and was not about to bring out my Nikon with aluminum particulate everywhere.

CyberGreg · 09-26-2010, 07:05 AM

Wow, that looks very nice. Good job!

CamaroMiami · 09-26-2010, 07:19 AM

It's nice to know of a possible fix for the curb-damaged rims for us camaro owners.

What is a coon-ass? I'm not familiar with the term.

Tallboy · 09-26-2010, 07:59 AM

Nice work! Coon-ass? Haven't heard that one in a long time! Gotta go get my Doug Kershaw albums out!

SSLarry · 09-26-2010, 08:39 AM

Hmmm.. so you sanded about 3/4 of a mm (guess) off of one part of the rim. Don't you need to get the wheel rebalanced, or does it drive with no vibration ?

Jaysin · 09-26-2010, 09:03 AM

Nice job!!! So, are you trying to sell it or something?

winston2ss · 09-26-2010, 09:09 AM

Good job.

x626xBlack · 09-26-2010, 05:26 PM

Thanks for all the compliments...

LOL no. Not trying to sell it.. I know a lot of people get curb rash and start looking to buy a new rim or pay someone to do it....

At $7 for a can or Clear Coat, and $4.50 for sand paper I thought someone could save some money if they had the same thing happen.. A new rim runs over $250 when you add mounting etc...

As far as for re-balancing, I am not sure. I have driven it with no shake or feeling other than normal up to 45 mpg.. Ill get it up to speed tomorrow and see if i need a re-balance... It is a rear wheel and not a front wheel so I may not notice it.

Coon-Asses are people from South Louisiana between Lake Charles, New Orleans and Alexandria.. LOL..

BLACK10 · 09-27-2010, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

Thanks for all the compliments...

LOL no. Not trying to sell it.. I know a lot of people get curb rash and start looking to buy a new rim or pay someone to do it....

At $7 for a can or Clear Coat, and $4.50 for sand paper I thought someone could save some money if they had the same thing happen.. A new rim runs over $250 when you add mounting etc...

As far as for re-balancing, I am not sure. I have driven it with no shake or feeling other than normal up to 45 mpg.. Ill get it up to speed tomorrow and see if i need a re-balance... It is a rear wheel and not a front wheel so I may not notice it.

Coon-Asses are people from South Louisiana between Lake Charles, New Orleans and Alexandria.. LOL..

Jaysin · 09-28-2010, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

LOL no. Not trying to sell it.. I know a lot of people get curb rash and start looking to buy a new rim or pay someone to do it....

LOL, I was referring more to the fact that you posted this in the for sale section instead of the wheel and tire section in the tech forums.

2010 SSRS · 09-28-2010, 10:46 PM

looks great

Sevn86 · 09-28-2010, 10:59 PM

You did a great job!

busaboy · 10-04-2010, 07:14 PM

Nice job. I would balance out of curiosity.

x626xBlack · 10-11-2010, 12:20 PM

Woops!!!!

Moderator can you please move to the appropriate section!

Over 2 weeks later. No shimmy, shake or wobble up to 90 mph.

deljaso · 10-11-2010, 01:47 PM

I can't tell from the pictures, are your wheels Polished Aluminum, or Midnight Silver (RS standard)?

Thanks!

x626xBlack · 10-12-2010, 06:40 AM

Clear coated SS/RS 20" wheels.

Toasty · 10-12-2010, 10:53 PM

when you say "GM Clearcoat" what do you mean? just a generic gm clearcoat touchup spray from the auto part store, or ? any chance you can put together a DIY for this, in regards to spraying the clear, then blending it into the rest of the wheel's clear?

CamaroDreams07 · 10-12-2010, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deljaso

I can't tell from the pictures, are your wheels Polished Aluminum, or Midnight Silver (RS standard)?

Thanks!

They'd have to be the polished ones. The midnight silver would have to be repainted, not just re-cleared.

Cyber/Orange10 · 10-13-2010, 11:06 PM

do search for wheel repair in forum, here's one......http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=wheel+repair

x626xBlack · 10-15-2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toasty

when you say "GM Clearcoat" what do you mean? just a generic gm clearcoat touchup spray from the auto part store, or ? any chance you can put together a DIY for this, in regards to spraying the clear, then blending it into the rest of the wheel's clear?

Autozone GM clear coat (the book at AZ will tell you the correct part number for the GM spray) it is a generic GM clear coat. If you dont care to spray there is also a touch up with a brush. I masked an area a little larger that the repair and sprayed softly to keep from causing runs. It blends very well, and since it is a clear coat in a rim it is extreemly difficult to see where the new clear coat is applied. This weekend i will use a rubbing compound to smooth it out if it needs it. Maybe even a clay bar to remove any over spray.

I honestly can not tell where my spray went, it blends very well.

x626xBlack · 10-15-2010, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyber/Orange10

do search for wheel repair in forum, here's one......http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=wheel+repair

Thats A LOT of work. More than I did. Also i am not sure how well putty will hold at 95 MPH...

just my 2 cents... It did look good though.

mickss · 10-15-2010, 09:05 AM

Now that you have finished your "Coon-Assed" wheel repair, here is your Coonass logo to go with it.

mickss · 10-15-2010, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

Thanks for all the compliments...

LOL no. Not trying to sell it.. I know a lot of people get curb rash and start looking to buy a new rim or pay someone to do it....

At $7 for a can or Clear Coat, and $4.50 for sand paper I thought someone could save some money if they had the same thing happen.. A new rim runs over $250 when you add mounting etc...

As far as for re-balancing, I am not sure. I have driven it with no shake or feeling other than normal up to 45 mpg.. Ill get it up to speed tomorrow and see if i need a re-balance... It is a rear wheel and not a front wheel so I may not notice it.

Coon-Asses are people from South Louisiana between Lake Charles, New Orleans and Alexandria.. LOL..

You may want to be careful when using the term Coonass. To some Cajuns it`s an ethnic slur to others it`s a term of pride.

ron10 · 10-15-2010, 09:17 AM

nice repair job.

x626xBlack · 10-15-2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickss

You may want to be careful when using the term Coonass. To some Cajuns it`s an ethnic slur to others it`s a term of pride.

I am one. I may use it as I see fit.... Those that have problems with the term. Well..... They have bigger issues to worry about in my opinion.

09-26-2010, 06:23 AM	#1
x626xBlack ARMY of one. Drives: 2011 Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston Tx. from Lafayette La. Posts: 829	Coon-Ass Curb Rash Repair I was pissed after I rashed my P-side rear rim.. Did not want to fork out $250-$300 for a rim when I may decide to get different rims later... While trying to figure out how to knock the sharp rough damage off it dawned on me they are aluminum... I can sand them! Sanding them turned out better than I thought.. The 1000 Grit is dam near a polished look! So I went to the local Automotive store and got some 1000g wet/dry Sand paper, GM clear coat and some tape to mask the tire and rest of the rim from over spray... Wet Sanding time about 3 hours... Have plenty of water ready.. I know I could have used my Dremel and finished in 1/2 the time but the Dremel would have either gouged my tire or left the rim wavy. i am not finished yet, the sanding is done but i need to buff my clear coat on the wheels after I apply some to the area that was sanded.. However, unless I tell you to go looking for the rash, you'll never see it. I will get some better pictures with my Nikon when i am finished. Keep in mind... My Rim was not bent at all.. Just rashed. The tire took no damages either, not even a scratch... I do not recommend trying this if you bend your rim or damage your tire... You need to replace them. I apologize for the quality of the pictures. I had my Blackberry on me at the time and was not about to bring out my Nikon with aluminum particulate everywhere. Attached Images __________________ Houston's very own H-Town Camaro Club

09-26-2010, 08:39 AM	#5
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,408	Hmmm.. so you sanded about 3/4 of a mm (guess) off of one part of the rim. Don't you need to get the wheel rebalanced, or does it drive with no vibration ? __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10

09-26-2010, 09:03 AM	#6
Jaysin I Void Warranties Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 319	Nice job!!! So, are you trying to sell it or something? __________________ Kooks Headers, CAI Inc. Intake, Catch Can, Pedders Supercar Coilovers, Sway Bars, All Pedders Bushings, Spohn Trailing Arms and Toe Links...

09-26-2010, 09:09 AM	#7
winston2ss YDLYLB Drives: Cgm 2ssrs Join Date: May 2010 Location: bossier city la. Posts: 1,166 View My Garage	Good job. __________________

09-26-2010, 05:26 PM	#8
x626xBlack ARMY of one. Drives: 2011 Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston Tx. from Lafayette La. Posts: 829	Thanks for all the compliments... LOL no. Not trying to sell it.. I know a lot of people get curb rash and start looking to buy a new rim or pay someone to do it.... At $7 for a can or Clear Coat, and $4.50 for sand paper I thought someone could save some money if they had the same thing happen.. A new rim runs over $250 when you add mounting etc... As far as for re-balancing, I am not sure. I have driven it with no shake or feeling other than normal up to 45 mpg.. Ill get it up to speed tomorrow and see if i need a re-balance... It is a rear wheel and not a front wheel so I may not notice it. Coon-Asses are people from South Louisiana between Lake Charles, New Orleans and Alexandria.. LOL.. __________________ Houston's very own H-Town Camaro Club

09-26-2010, 07:05 AM	#2
CyberGreg Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 46	Wow, that looks very nice. Good job!

09-26-2010, 07:19 AM	#3
CamaroMiami Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3, 92 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 519	It's nice to know of a possible fix for the curb-damaged rims for us camaro owners. What is a coon-ass? I'm not familiar with the term.

09-26-2010, 07:59 AM	#4
Tallboy Say "when"... Drives: 11 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 432	Nice work! Coon-ass? Haven't heard that one in a long time! Gotta go get my Doug Kershaw albums out!

09-28-2010, 10:46 PM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwick,RI Posts: 114,125 View My Garage	looks great __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

10-04-2010, 07:14 PM	#13
busaboy Drives: Black RS/SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TX Posts: 209	Nice job. I would balance out of curiosity.

10-11-2010, 12:20 PM	#14
x626xBlack ARMY of one. Drives: 2011 Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston Tx. from Lafayette La. Posts: 829	Woops!!!! Moderator can you please move to the appropriate section! Over 2 weeks later. No shimmy, shake or wobble up to 90 mph. __________________ Houston's very own H-Town Camaro Club

10-11-2010, 01:47 PM	#15
deljaso Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 325	I can't tell from the pictures, are your wheels Polished Aluminum, or Midnight Silver (RS standard)? Thanks!

10-12-2010, 06:40 AM	#16
x626xBlack ARMY of one. Drives: 2011 Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston Tx. from Lafayette La. Posts: 829	Clear coated SS/RS 20" wheels. __________________ Houston's very own H-Town Camaro Club

10-12-2010, 10:53 PM	#17
Toasty Custom User Title :D Drives: 2011 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 1,953	when you say "GM Clearcoat" what do you mean? just a generic gm clearcoat touchup spray from the auto part store, or ? any chance you can put together a DIY for this, in regards to spraying the clear, then blending it into the rest of the wheel's clear?

10-13-2010, 11:06 PM	#19
Cyber/Orange10 Drives: 2010 2SS 96 CE LT4, 90 Beretta Indy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wheaton,IL Posts: 118	do search for wheel repair in forum, here's one......http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=wheel+repair

10-15-2010, 09:05 AM	#22
mickss Drives: . Join Date: May 2009 Location: . Posts: 842	Now that you have finished your "Coon-Assed" wheel repair, here is your Coonass logo to go with it. Last edited by mickss; 04-18-2011 at 07:56 AM.

10-15-2010, 09:17 AM	#24
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,254	nice repair job.

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