financialpanther

Well not paying attention while parking and of course got my first "curb rash" on one of my new Brembo wheels. (No pic at this time).

It is a small scratch at the edge of the wheel and although small - it really bothers me because I know it's there.

I believe these are painted wheels - so is it as simple as trying to find touch paint to fix the scratch? Or do I actually need to replace the wheel? Hopefully there is a matching touch up paint I can use to hide the mark.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

2010MustangGT

I had a 3 inch rash on mine, took it to a shop that does custom work, cost was $120 to fix it. it'll never be 100% but it's a healthy 95-98% and unless I pointed it out to someone, they'd never know it was a fix. So if you can find place near you who does that sort of work, it's worth looking into.

I believe they just sand it down, buff it to a smooth finish, and touch it up. Or something of the like.

Jott

Not the same dude with the hail damage are ya??

Thats a real bummer, get well soon.

pony racer

2 of my rims have rash on them, and i didnt do it, pointed them out to the dealer about a week after delivery, they ordered new ones.. waiting for them to arrive.. there is no scrtching or other signs of anything touching the tires only rim damage.

Ltngdrvr

There are wheel re-finishing shops that can make it look like brand new.

If it is just a small scratch I would just find some paint that is close and touch it up and be done with it.

You know that if you already curb'd it this soon after getting the car that it is likely to happen again so no point in re-finishing the wheel every time unless you just have lots of $$$ to throw away.

Ltngdrvr

Here you go, this is even in Calgary...

http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/calgary/

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Agent

Kindof makes you wonder why they don't have front and side cameras as optional equipment.

montreal ponies

I wonder if he got his car fixed !

SCARIER

financialpanther

Yes I am the same dude.....

Bad few weeks for me and my car...

Just got the appraisal done yesterday for the hail damage. $6000. Includes a new hood. Getting it fixed first week of September. Can't wait!

I'll try and be more careful....

financialpanther

Thanks for link. I was "googling" some shops in Calgary and I saw that one as well. Was just wondering if I could do it myself - but since I'm not handy with cars/paint what so ever, I will pay someone to do it

Thanks again.