Alloy Wheel + Kerb = :(

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Justin
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Post by Justin »

Ok, it's time for the question I hoped I'd never have to ask:

Is there a product (or products) that can be used to repair fairly light kerbage (I think I've invented a new word there :smile:) on an alloy wheel?

I've seen Halfords' smart repair kit but it involves spraying all 4 wheels with their crappy silver paint after applying the filler, which seems a bit daft to me.

-Justin

M275
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Post by M275 »

*sigh*

Ive done the same.

:¬(

I know of professional people that can come out to you and fix it but no idea how much it costs...

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Claire Cook
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Post by Claire Cook »

I had done exactly the same, but was lucky to have a new Alloy fitted from my dealership for free.

I have heard of people too that can come out to fix it but I believe can be quite expensive.

Claire
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lizolinni
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Post by lizolinni »

Hi Justin
If I was you I would live with your slight damage. When I picked my new car up from the dealer in March one of the alloys was slightly damaged so the dealer told me to take it back and they would sort it. When I picked it up I was horrified as they had got someone to refurbish the alloy which looked HORRIBLE. It was a different colour to the others and a matt silver finish. To cut a long story short I said I would stay there until they put a new alloy on - which to their credit they did. But if you get something done to your alloy like that no one is going to give you another one when they have cocked it up. so my advise is leave well alone. :smile: :sad:
Liz

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Post by M275 »

Good point.

I dont have the standard wheels on my car anyway (www.m275.com/car) so cant exactly go for a swap....

And I know I'd do it again at some point (or the girlfriend would !!!) so its not worth it...

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pow
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Post by pow »

Justin

I know there is a company called 'Shine on' who repair wheels. Involves sanding the wheel back to remove all scratches, filling any major damage, respraying the wheel the colour of your choice and then adding a lacquer finish. It costs about £40 a wheel so not cheep, and probaly not worth doing unless you have some major all over damage.

Justin
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Post by Justin »

Cheers for all your replies, I'm starting to lean towards Liz' suggestion and learning to live with it :sad:

-Justin

thebigkung
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Post by thebigkung »

Hi,

I've done one of mine too! :sad:

Have to live with it! maybe dab some paint lacquer over the offending parts to mask the 'matt' (scuffed) finish.

Regard,

thebigkung

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