fixing curb rash....

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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 ~^ said:
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
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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/wheel-repair/wheel-scuff-repair.htm
 
~^ beancounter ~^ said:
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.......
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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...
 
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