fixing curb rash....

anyone fixed their own curb rash on the newer (2004) volvo
alumnium (sp?) factory wheels? how hard was the project &
what were ther results like?...cheers...thanx...richard / colorado

~^ beancounter ~^ wrote:
> anyone fixed their own curb rash on the newer (2004) volvo
> alumnium (sp?) factory wheels? how hard was the project &
> what were ther results like?...cheers...thanx...richard / colorado


It's pretty tough to do it yourself, but there's places that specialize
in wheel repair. Last I checked, it was about $100 per wheel to have one
completely repaired and refinished, pretty reasonable if you ask me.

yea james...thanx....there is a place in Denver that does wheel
repair from folks around the country...aprox $150 - $250 and the
wheels are like new...so a number of folks tell me....my rash is
minor...I would like to try and do a "light fix" w/out removing the
tyres and wheels.....sounds like you need to be very careful w/the
"over spray" issue....i can understand that.....$100 would be cool...
if i can find that price....i did see where is so cali..there are
folks
that will come out to your location w/their trucks & equipment and
work on the wheels in your parking place.....thats what i am lookin'
for...i don't see anyone in the Denver area doing that...maybe I will
start checking w/the body shop guys.....thanx....



found a link w/some good info...>>>

http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/w...uff-repair.htm


On Oct 7, 11:48*am, James Sweet <jamesswe...@trashmail.net> wrote:
> ~^ beancounter ~^ wrote:
> > anyone fixed their own curb rash on the newer (2004) volvo
> > alumnium (sp?) factory wheels? *how hard was the project &
> > what were ther results like?...cheers...thanx...richard / colorado
>
> It's pretty tough to do it yourself, but there's places that specialize
> in wheel repair. Last I checked, it was about $100 per wheel to have one
> completely repaired and refinished, pretty reasonable if you ask me.

http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?p=2025562

there is another cool artical on the topic...i guess i should have
just
googled it.....anyway....i may try some of those ideas....jb weld
or bondo i guess....and some sand paper...and a beer or two...

looks like painting is its own little process.......





On Oct 7, 11:53*am, "~^ beancounter ~^" <richboni...@gmail.com> wrote:
> yea james...thanx....there is a place in Denver that does wheel
> repair from folks around the country...aprox $150 - $250 and the
> wheels are like new...so a number of folks tell me....my rash is
> minor...I would like to try and do a "light fix" w/out removing the
> tyres and wheels.....sounds like you need to be very careful w/the
> "over spray" issue....i can understand that.....$100 would be cool...
> if i can find that price....i did see where is so cali..there are
> folks
> that will come out to your location w/their trucks & equipment and
> work on the wheels in your parking place.....thats what i am lookin'
> for...i don't see anyone in the Denver area doing that...maybe I will
> start checking w/the body shop guys.....thanx....
>
> found a link w/some good info...>>>
>
> http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/w...uff-repair.htm
>
> On Oct 7, 11:48*am, James Sweet <jamesswe...@trashmail.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > ~^ beancounter ~^ wrote:
> > > anyone fixed their own curb rash on the newer (2004) volvo
> > > alumnium (sp?) factory wheels? *how hard was the project &
> > > what were ther results like?...cheers...thanx...richard / colorado
>
> > It's pretty tough to do it yourself, but there's places that specialize
> > in wheel repair. Last I checked, it was about $100 per wheel to have one
> > completely repaired and refinished, pretty reasonable if you ask me.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

~^ beancounter ~^ wrote:
> http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?p=2025562
>
> there is another cool artical on the topic...i guess i should have
> just
> googled it.....anyway....i may try some of those ideas....jb weld
> or bondo i guess....and some sand paper...and a beer or two...
>
> looks like painting is its own little process.......
>
>
>


Painting is the hardest part, it's almost impossible to make them match.
Wheels are generally powder coated, it's a lot more durable than paint,
but you have to remove the tire to do it.

yea...sounds like your spot on James.....i will share
the results w/the group.....if i go ahead and do it...

On Oct 7, 12:21*pm, James Sweet <jamesswe...@trashmail.net> wrote:
> ~^ beancounter ~^ wrote:
> >http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?p=2025562
>
> > there is another cool artical on the topic...i guess i should have
> > just
> > googled it.....anyway....i may try some of those ideas....jb weld
> > or bondo i guess....and some sand paper...and a beer or two...
>
> > looks like painting is its own little process.......
>
> Painting is the hardest part, it's almost impossible to make them match.
> Wheels are generally powder coated, it's a lot more durable than paint,
> but you have to remove the tire to do it.