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Frankzl1 · 05-14-2012, 06:32 PM

Going up to freaking parking ramp at work, I scratched the paint off the front wheel - can it be fixed?

Help!!!

JMAN311 · 05-14-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankzl1

Going up to freaking parking ramp at work, I scratched the paint off the front wheel - can it be fixed?

Help!!!

Yes, with paint....

seriously though, your dealer should be able to get the info for the paint code on those and you could get it touched up.

Frankzl1 · 05-14-2012, 06:35 PM

I guess it needs to be resurface and then paint - right?

Frankzl1 · 05-14-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JMAN311

Yes, with paint....

seriously though, your dealer should be able to get the info for the paint code on those and you could get it touched up.

Thanks!!! Iam so freaking pissed off

JMAN311 · 05-14-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankzl1

I guess it needs to be resurface and then paint - right?

Did you take a huge chunk out of the wheel too? Have a pic?

It should be able to get repaired. Going to probably cost more than it should, but I'm sure it'll be cheaper than a new wheel.

72MachOne99GT · 05-14-2012, 06:37 PM

This is another reason I'm afraid of buying a brand new car. I know they're meant to be driven, but small things on a brand new car are going to drive me up a wall.

I put the first scratch in my wifes '12 Malibu.....I raged

JMAN311 · 05-14-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankzl1

Thanks!!! Iam so freaking pissed off

I know how you feel. An ex of mine curbed the front chrome 10-spoke on my '00 SS, looked horrible.

ffrcobra_65 · 05-14-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankzl1

I guess it needs to be resurface and then paint - right?

dealers have guys come in and do touch up on scratched up wheels all the time and you couldn't tell it was damaged. Before I sold it, had my M3 touched up and good as new, was done in 30 minutes and wheel stayed on the car.

Frankzl1 · 05-14-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

This is another reason I'm afraid of buying a brand new car. I know they're meant to be driven, but small things on a brand new car are going to drive me up a wall.

I put the first scratch in my wifes '12 Malibu.....I raged

I am not there yet, but i having tequila tonight

Frankzl1 · 05-14-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JMAN311

Did you take a huge chunk out of the wheel too? Have a pic?

It should be able to get repaired. Going to probably cost more than it should, but I'm sure it'll be cheaper than a new wheel.

I'll send pics later, but thank God is just a scratch

htron50 · 05-14-2012, 06:41 PM

Frank.... sorry to hear that. I have felt a couple blind spots that are taking some true concentration to get used to.

1) Oncoming traffic from the right rear side of the car. High degree of caution.

2) The curbs. Yes, the curbs. I have found, like when driving thru parking lots, drive thrus at restaurants, etc, the front right distance to the curbs can be deceiving. I imagine that is what you hit. I have found that from the drivers perspective, those curbs are awful hard to see (downright invisible!!)

I am looking to buy ROAD HAZARD insurance. NOT ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. Some places offer the Road Hazard insurance. One place I priced was $399 full coverage for 3 yrs. I may just get some!

KRamdathZL1 · 05-14-2012, 06:42 PM

nooo! I'm sorry! thank god it was just a scratch!

Frankzl1 · 05-14-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by htron50

Frank.... sorry to hear that. I have felt a couple blind spots that are taking some true concentration to get used to.

1) Oncoming traffic from the right rear side of the car. High degree of caution.

2) The curbs. Yes, the curbs. I have found, like when driving thru parking lots, drive thrus at restaurants, etc, the front right distance to the curbs can be deceiving. I imagine that is what you hit. I have found that from the drivers perspective, those curbs are awful hard to see (downright invisible!!)

I am looking to buy ROAD HAZARD insurance. NOT ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. Some places offer the Road Hazard insurance. One place I priced was $399 full coverage for 3 yrs. I may just get some!

It was point 2, the parking lot is so narrow that you can't hardly see the curb and I litterly drive at 2 miles/hr everyday, but I missed it today:(

Frankzl1 · 05-14-2012, 06:50 PM

Thanks everyone, this is the first time I have ever scratched my wheels-not fun!!

05-14-2012, 06:32 PM	#1
Frankzl1 Drives: 2012 Ashen ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 552	Black wheel scratched Going up to freaking parking ramp at work, I scratched the paint off the front wheel - can it be fixed? Help!!! Last edited by Frankzl1; 05-14-2012 at 06:33 PM. Reason: Just part of the wheel lip

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KRamdathZL1 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #353 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 263 View My Garage	nooo! I'm sorry! thank god it was just a scratch! __________________

05-14-2012, 06:35 PM	#3
Frankzl1 Drives: 2012 Ashen ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 552	I guess it needs to be resurface and then paint - right?

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72MachOne99GT Anthrax Popcorn User Drives: 2013 GT500 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,286	This is another reason I'm afraid of buying a brand new car. I know they're meant to be driven, but small things on a brand new car are going to drive me up a wall. I put the first scratch in my wifes '12 Malibu.....I raged

05-14-2012, 06:41 PM	#11
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	Frank.... sorry to hear that. I have felt a couple blind spots that are taking some true concentration to get used to. 1) Oncoming traffic from the right rear side of the car. High degree of caution. 2) The curbs. Yes, the curbs. I have found, like when driving thru parking lots, drive thrus at restaurants, etc, the front right distance to the curbs can be deceiving. I imagine that is what you hit. I have found that from the drivers perspective, those curbs are awful hard to see (downright invisible!!) I am looking to buy ROAD HAZARD insurance. NOT ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. Some places offer the Road Hazard insurance. One place I priced was $399 full coverage for 3 yrs. I may just get some!

05-14-2012, 06:50 PM	#14
Frankzl1 Drives: 2012 Ashen ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 552	Thanks everyone, this is the first time I have ever scratched my wheels-not fun!!