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shawn18 · 06-03-2010, 09:10 PM

well that just sux , should be an easy fix though ...... good luck

speedster · 06-03-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

*shudder*....TAG....THAT is why I really didn't want to drive through McDonalds...

I don't doubt it is...but how exactly is it repairable, does a shop have to refinish the wheel?

I don't believe you guys were even thinking of the wheels while at the McDonalds drive through...

2010 SSRS · 06-03-2010, 09:31 PM

ouch, that hurt

Captain Awesome · 06-03-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Deemos

a lot of that looks like it could be blended and refinished. Maybe even use a bit of filler and refinish. If done by a pro you wont even be able to notice it was damaged.

If you do that then what happens the next time you get the tires changed? Does the filler just crack and fall off?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-03-2010, 09:42 PM

sorry for the temp threadjack....

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Originally Posted by speedster

I don't believe you guys were even thinking of the wheels while at the McDonalds drive through...

hrmhrm....well I am NOW!

Can't walk through a drive-through...honestly, who made up that rule.....grumblegrumble

Deemos · 06-03-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

If you do that then what happens the next time you get the tires changed? Does the filler just crack and fall off?

Nope, it should work similar to the resins and epoxies they use to fill in cracks in pipes and the aluminum skins on aircraft. It'll harden and bond with the metal and if shaped right before it hardens, will shape almost exactly like the metal around it. Even the texture can be near exact as the aluminum it's in. The only problem is that it usually has to get refinished since it's coloration is nowhere near that of chrome. The color usually ranges from a dark grey/black to a purple. But after the painting/finishing you would never know from just visually looking at it that it was ever damaged.

LiveStrong · 06-03-2010, 10:29 PM

I did the same thing to mine as well and was planning on buying a new one. Since they are repairable, does anyone know of a good place to go in Montgomery, AL? Also, how much does it cost to have this done?

GrnMchin · 06-03-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LiveStrong

I did the same thing to mine as well and was planning on buying a new one. Since they are repairable, does anyone know of a good place to go in Montgomery, AL? Also, how much does it cost to have this done?

Not sure in Al, look online.. most of the repair I have seen are under $200. The repair I saw was welded then machined polished and look brand new after they were finished.

LiveStrong · 06-03-2010, 10:42 PM

Under $200 isn't as bad. I looked at gmpartsdirect.com and a new one is $360. I asked the dealer for the part number and asked them what price they has it for, $806! :0

2010 Bumblebee · 06-04-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveStrong

Under $200 isn't as bad. I looked at gmpartsdirect.com and a new one is $360. I asked the dealer for the part number and asked them what price they has it for, $806! :0

You can get a whole set of 4 pull offs (tires & rims) for about $1200. I got a set for $800, but I was lucky.

youngmaro · 06-04-2010, 12:28 AM

thanks for all your input fellas. I'm just glad I didn't scrape the actual car. Glad to know it's repairable and I'll definately check around my St. Louis repair shops. STAY AWAY FROM YOUR LOCAL SONIC DRIVE THRU!! LOL

jsalzman123 · 06-04-2010, 12:40 AM

I did this a month into to having my car. youll get over it quick once you realize its not the last one. Its just a rim

StuntmanMike · 06-04-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by youngmaro

STAY AWAY FROM YOUR LOCAL SONIC DRIVE THRU!! LOL

I've eaten and still eat at Sonic regularly, using both the booths and the drive through. I have yet to have a problem with damaging my car while getting food.

youngmaro · 06-04-2010, 01:18 AM

I was at drive thru and realized I left my wallet so decided to leave. there was a little cement thing to guide you into the lane to get your food on the right and I ran over it. completely my fault. wish it never happened tho!

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06-03-2010, 09:10 PM	#15
shawn18 OWTATIME Drives: 1969 CaRaMo Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,080	well that just sux , should be an easy fix though ...... good luck

06-03-2010, 10:29 PM	#21
LiveStrong Drives: 2012 Transformers Edition - 2SS/M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 47	I did the same thing to mine as well and was planning on buying a new one. Since they are repairable, does anyone know of a good place to go in Montgomery, AL? Also, how much does it cost to have this done?

06-03-2010, 10:42 PM	#23
LiveStrong Drives: 2012 Transformers Edition - 2SS/M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 47	Under $200 isn't as bad. I looked at gmpartsdirect.com and a new one is $360. I asked the dealer for the part number and asked them what price they has it for, $806! :0

06-04-2010, 12:28 AM	#25
youngmaro Drives: SIM 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: ATL Posts: 110	thanks for all your input fellas. I'm just glad I didn't scrape the actual car. Glad to know it's repairable and I'll definately check around my St. Louis repair shops. STAY AWAY FROM YOUR LOCAL SONIC DRIVE THRU!! LOL

06-04-2010, 12:40 AM	#26
jsalzman123 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philaldephia Posts: 51 View My Garage	I did this a month into to having my car. youll get over it quick once you realize its not the last one. Its just a rim

06-04-2010, 01:18 AM	#28
youngmaro Drives: SIM 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: ATL Posts: 110	I was at drive thru and realized I left my wallet so decided to leave. there was a little cement thing to guide you into the lane to get your food on the right and I ran over it. completely my fault. wish it never happened tho!