Just curbed the FCUK out of my rim :-(
02-04-2008, 07:09 PM
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Just curbed the **** out of my rim :-(
I just curbed the **** out of one of my new rims... I am going to cry... I feel sick 
! I guess it's not _that_ bad, but I am pi$$ed at myself...
EDIT - UPDATED WITH PICS...
It's an AME Circular Spec-R with a rolled barrel. I think it's polished with clear-coat.
can I get it fixed? I'll take pics when it's light out...
Any experience with these shops? - I found them in the shop listing
Wheels Repair
1. Wheel Techniques (Santa Clara) - 408-866-5859 (Jeff) (They also do powder coated)
2. Wheels America (Union City) - 510.441.2199
3. Rite-Way Wire & Wheel (Walnut Creek) 925-933-4046 (Jose Cruz)
I am in Mountain view so I'd prefer to use wheel techniques in Santa Clara. Anyone have good/bad experience with them?
! I guess it's not _that_ bad, but I am pi$$ed at myself...EDIT - UPDATED WITH PICS...
It's an AME Circular Spec-R with a rolled barrel. I think it's polished with clear-coat.
can I get it fixed? I'll take pics when it's light out...
Any experience with these shops? - I found them in the shop listing
Wheels Repair
1. Wheel Techniques (Santa Clara) - 408-866-5859 (Jeff) (They also do powder coated)
2. Wheels America (Union City) - 510.441.2199
3. Rite-Way Wire & Wheel (Walnut Creek) 925-933-4046 (Jose Cruz)
I am in Mountain view so I'd prefer to use wheel techniques in Santa Clara. Anyone have good/bad experience with them?
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02-05-2008, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Changvi
Ouch, sorry to hear that. I would say to have the wheels refinished. Wheel technique in Sunnyvale is well known for their work. Just give them a buzz.
I'll take my car down today for an estimate. They'll prolly laugh at me and tell me to put some more scuffs in it before I worry about repair.
One guy's "oh, you can see it from a mile" is another guy's "So, where is the scratch?"
SUX... I don't think I have EVER curbed a rim before. I never curbed the CRX with the +2 16" rims, or the M3 or the 06z and that's going back to 1995!
Of course as soon as I get some sick new rims I go out and curb them.
02-05-2008, 08:08 AM
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sorry to hear. I had my wheels repair and repolish at Wheel Techniques. They did a great job repairing the rims, but not so much on repolishing it. For 3 wheels I paid close to $750, and my wheels wasn't that bad at all . Very minor curb. I suggest bringing your wheels somewhere else other than them, unless you want to pay a sh*t load of money for and OK job. I was refer to another place that I was told that do great job and cheap. I have the card in my car. Ill update you with the info once I get home.
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02-05-2008, 09:45 PM
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I took my curbed, chunk of metal missing rim to Rite-Way Wire and Wheel last week in Walnut Creek. Dropped off wheel at 3 in the afternoon, and had it back the next day good as new. Cost $125 out the door! Takes cash or check only. Pretty small shop, but I received great service from the owner Jose Cruz..FYI
02-08-2008, 08:16 PM
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Posted these in the W&T forum too, but You guys might want to see the carnage:
I was pissed at myself cause I was pulling in and heard a scrape and thought I was scraping the back wheel, so I turned the front wheel to back up...
I was wrong and it was my front wheel. The worst bit of damage is from turning my front wheel into the curb and backing up.
When they are clean - before the curbing carnage (it's been raining for weeks here. No time to wash the car - working dawn till dark and then it rains on the weekends) My car has a date with a bucket and hose in the morning!
I was pissed at myself cause I was pulling in and heard a scrape and thought I was scraping the back wheel, so I turned the front wheel to back up...
I was wrong and it was my front wheel. The worst bit of damage is from turning my front wheel into the curb and backing up.
Originally Posted by sean1967
pics?
When they are clean - before the curbing carnage (it's been raining for weeks here. No time to wash the car - working dawn till dark and then it rains on the weekends) My car has a date with a bucket and hose in the morning!
02-10-2008, 07:22 PM
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Yeah, I REALLY want PS2's. These are great in the rain and have a comfy ride and stick well in the corners, but I really don't like the soft sidewalls. I'll live with a harsher ride in favor of better steering response. Personal taste, I suppose.
But Then if I spend $1400 on new tires, that's almost the cost of the Nikon D300 camera I want!
I actually might DIY fix this damage. If I mess it up, I'll take it to wheel techniques. But I'll learn somehting - and I'll have to buy polishing tools (Darn! more tools
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But Then if I spend $1400 on new tires, that's almost the cost of the Nikon D300 camera I want!
I actually might DIY fix this damage. If I mess it up, I'll take it to wheel techniques. But I'll learn somehting - and I'll have to buy polishing tools (Darn! more tools
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02-10-2008, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by badkarma85
They look beautiful..
And the damage is not too bad, definitely would be back to 99% new condition once you repair it..
Nice tires, btw.
And the damage is not too bad, definitely would be back to 99% new condition once you repair it..
Nice tires, btw.
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