Can I fix a mildly curbed rim myself?
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if your up for the job... check out this link.
http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=30
i personally just left mines. gonna get some new shoes in the future anyways. hope that helps
http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=30
i personally just left mines. gonna get some new shoes in the future anyways. hope that helps
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s9am_me,
Thanks for the article. Looks like a good method for BENG_AMG to try. I've never used the bondo b/c it's not very tough and is brittle, but then I'm critical.
Therefore, one word of caution: Point out the repair spot when you get your tires replaced so the tire shop knows to stay away from the spot.
Good Luck.
Thanks for the article. Looks like a good method for BENG_AMG to try. I've never used the bondo b/c it's not very tough and is brittle, but then I'm critical.
Therefore, one word of caution: Point out the repair spot when you get your tires replaced so the tire shop knows to stay away from the spot.
Good Luck.
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guys...i found a girl who does wheel repair for the more high-end dealerships around my area. for $75 she fixed a badly curbed gunmetal TE-37 and i SWEAR you cannot tell a difference. i just left the wheel with her for the day, she fit it in with her other jobs, and picked it up that afternoon. i don't know how the few tools she had in the back of her honda accord wagon were able to do it, but i don't care. it looks great.
i would call around to dealerships like porsche, bmw, etc. and ask who they use. for the price, having it done and done right is much better than attempting it for yourself.
sean
i would call around to dealerships like porsche, bmw, etc. and ask who they use. for the price, having it done and done right is much better than attempting it for yourself.
sean
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My dad had a 540i with 17" rims that his wife completely destroyed. No awareness whatsoever of how close she was to curbs continuously. Anyways, we found a place near Atlanta (up GA400 near Roswell I think) that repaired the wheels for about $100-$150 a wheel. I was amazed at what they did. The wheels looked completely new when they were done. I think that they build the chunks back up by welding and then actually machine them back down on a lathe followed by completely refinishing them. So, look around...you might be surprised.
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For slight curbage, use rubbing compound. Note, this will take a while and multiple applications, but it is the best and safest way to go. Wheels are painted after all, so it is best to use a product made for paint. You wouldn't use a Dremel to remove a scuff on your bumper, would you?
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