2012GTCS

Well late last Night I was backing into the driveway and, while usually super careful, I bumped into the cobble stone edging. I try to get very close to keep it out of the way. I though I bumped it enough as to just hit the tire, I didnt rub the stone. However after inspection, boom, nice chip/rash on my BLACK RTRs. And it's a flippin white mark about 1/4" long. I'm ma as hell.

So, any remedies?!? Touch ups, etc??

kn7671

That's nothing, get a black sharpie on it, or find some touch up paint.

Steven

I did the same thing to my painted wheels. It was ugly. There's a place called Alloy Wheel Repair that's a mobile shop. They fixed my wheels and I couldn't even tell there was ever a problem.

http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/

Edit:
It also wasn't very expensive.

2012GTCS

Thanks for the recommendation. They came to you? Was it about $100? I know there's a wheel guy around that does it but I think he's a $100 Minimum.

silver86

Used these guys as well when I scuffed one of my Brembo's. Can't even see the repair. Mine was $132.00.

Steven

I had to drive a short distance to them, but it wasn't a problem. It was 100 dollars for the fix. Your Alloy Wheel guy might come straight to you though. I think it depends on their schedules.

wheelman

I have some primal need to hug curbs so I have road rash on at least three wheels. Was going to find a place to clean them up, but now I'm trading in so don't care anymore. Will keep these guys in mind for the future, though; thanks.

theACE

I have a easy fix, drive with some real rubber around your rims instead of that silly rubber band business ya'll got going on. lol, I joke.

Every time I hit a curb all I get are tire scrapes, that's why I refuse to switch away from my stock 17 inch rims.

Seriously though, I would just call the mobile guys suggested and have the professionals fix you up. Just think of it as a $100 lesson in parking. haha I just got a 600 dollar lesson in it, so your better off than I am.

Hytek

Thanks for that link! There's locations by me so I will check them out.

OP I did the same thing with one of my RTR's too. They sure are fragile. I only lightly rubbed one on a curb and the silver finish came right off.

2012GTCS

Ouch. Well, now I feel better since u have the same issue. Misery lives company! Lol I thought I was gonna be the only one with rash lol.

I don't think I'd pay $100 for my little 1/4" nick. Even for a decent amount. I'd probably buy a new wheel for 200 once it got bad enough. Although then add mount and balance cost..

Steven

I would hope they wouldn't charge you as much as they charged me. Mine was MUCH worse, going around about a quarter of the rim. It might have even been two wheels, I can't really remember!

Hytek

I thought about just replacing the whole wheel or getting them chromed when I get it fixed. I've been meaning too since they're off the car now.

I wonder if my comprehensive coverage would cover it since I have a $0 deductible. I don't think it would, but something I'll look into.

Moustang

Am I the only one who has NSD tire and rim insurance? It only cost me $100 when I bought my car, and it will pay to repair or replace any damaged tires or rims for 7 years.

dwtc

I never heard of that, that's a good deal !!

Hytek

Is that for OEM or aftermarket wheels?

2012GTCS

When I bought my car they offered that To me and I said, "well I'm gonna get aftermarket wheels" and he said Ooo no problem, it covers those also.

Although I had a raised eyebrow about that.

Moustang

The price was a dealership offer for OEM wheels, but some road hazard insurance policies cover aftermarket as well. Unfortunately I don't have any specific recommendations, just check around for a good road hazard insurance.

Use it once and it pays for itself.

pony racer

yep from the factory. shipped and delivered.. unfortunatly i didnt notice until 3 days later when i was washing it.. brought it back to the dealer.. showed them the damage the sales manager took pictures of the rim, and others (that were not damaged), even tho i had pictures of the car sitting in the dealers lot with ALL the stickers and shipping labels on it the day i picked it up, with the damage clearly seen on the rim.. after a year of going back and forth and having to bring my car back 6 times for them "loosing" the pictures they took, and the sales manager saying " i have no idea what your talking about ", i finally said screw it, and refused to give them any work on my car, nor do choose to deal with them in the future purchases..

JPMotorSport

I find it unavoidable in a daily driven car - even more so with a lot curb parking.

Joe Pooch

Iv used these guys before... they do great work, highly recommended