04-22-2023, 06:35 AM | #1 |
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Curb Rash-Repair Or Replace Rim?
I have a minor bit of curb rash on my front factory (non 1LE) rim.
About 1 inch long. Not deep. Would a repair and paint hurt the integrity of the forged wheel? Or should I bite the bullet and get a new rim? Anyone have experience getting their rim repaired? Did it look decent? Damn Michigan pot holes! Thanks, Tyrolblue67 |
04-22-2023, 07:20 AM | #2 |
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I did the same once. I repaired my BMW M5 rear rim, hit a street curb drain. Then bought a new rim 3 months later. I could always see the repair and it stuck out to me like a sore thumb. Maybe the company that repaired thee rim didn't do a great job, but once i got the new rim. My stress was over!
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04-22-2023, 07:26 AM | #3 |
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I had curb rash once 6 in long had it repaired for $300 looks like new 3 years ago
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04-22-2023, 07:59 AM | #4 |
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I had curb rash repair done on 2 of my wheels several years ago and you still can’t see where the repairs were done. Find a reputable company or individual that has a high rating for alloy wheel repair by doing a web search in your area or talk to some car dealerships there about who they use.
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04-22-2023, 08:21 AM | #5 |
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I scraped my right front wheel two weeks after it was delivered. I touched it up with black spray paint and haven't thought about it since.
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04-22-2023, 08:32 AM | #6 |
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depends on the damage ,
in your case get a set of Apex wheels group buy |
04-22-2023, 09:19 AM | #7 |
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I have 2 complete sets of oem 20” wheels with SC3 tires on them. No curb rash on any of them. I’d sell a set if any of you guys need replacements. But I won’t break up a set.
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04-22-2023, 05:37 PM | #8 |
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Rim is $1000 new. I didn’t have any luck with a repair shop being able to match the gray powder coat. If it was black. It would be an easy repair.
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04-22-2023, 06:59 PM | #9 | |
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Ordered it online thru a local dealership. About $750 after turning in the core. Local rim repairs range $125-$150. Along with a new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tire. That is one expensive pot hole. Thanks for all the feedback. Tyrolblue67 |
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04-22-2023, 07:44 PM | #10 |
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DW&T
I've had decent luck with Detroit Wheel & Tire (sorry for the non-sponsor plug) refinishing some machine-face forged wheels on one of my previous vehicles. I'd give them a call and see what they can do.
If nothing else you'll have a "spare" if the pothole strikes again |
11-06-2023, 08:22 PM | #11 |
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OP: please share the names of the shops you called for quotes. Thanks!
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11-07-2023, 07:07 AM | #12 |
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The problem, to my understanding and with my experience, is the color match. It's a pretty common isssue.
Heck - you're still not guaranteed a good match with a new OEM wheel...
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11-07-2023, 08:39 AM | #13 |
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Try Weld Craft in Livonia. I am not 100% sure they fix curb rash - they definitely do not paint or coat wheels. I had a lease truck that hit a giant pot hole, causing a one inch dent in the rim along the seal. They straightened it out and made it look new. They do amazing work.
-Geoff
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