Scratched my wheel over the kerb

[ccbloke]

Bummer - I reckon most of us has done this one time or another. Even if you are consciously cautious, it just takes one lapse in concentration (missus in the ear for example ). and it's all over.

Why don't you try talking to the dealer you bought the car from and see who they use to recondition their used cars or trade-ins - from my experience, these guys come out and do it on the spot and do a great job (check quality of work/reputation at the dealer).

If you didn't buy it from a dealer, just go to a car yard with a big used car lot and they will be able to recommend someone for sure.

Like the concept of the rim skins but I can't help but think they will detract a little from the look (a bit like covering your lounge suite in plastic). Even moreso if there's a colour-match problem. Great idea though to those of us less fussier than I.

I reckon fix the wheel, cop the financial pain, and vow never to do it again (easier said than done I know).

[antone_86]

These guys i believe. Depulu Wheel Reconditioners

Im actually in Brisvegas so dropped it off at Ricks Wheel Alignment in Albion (highly recommended) and they took care of it

Depulu are awesome, they do a proper job of it.

Usually when you get the local 'touch up bloke' to fix the rim they just grind the rim smooth, fill it and paint.

This creates two problems:

1. It will eventually perish and I have seen this type of repair change colour, crack and even fly off the rim smashing a driver's side mirror in half!

2. The paint used, again in the experience I have had with this type of repair, seems to be a magnet for brake dust. Usually the whole rim gets resprayed. Look out for caked up brake dust, it will accumulate quickly with the non factory finish.

At Depulu they remove the rim from the tyre, refinish the entire rim, fill if neccessary and rebake the rim so it has no imperfections. They do an amazing job. I had them fix two of my GTI rims after an incursion with the curb out the front of the NAB in Toowoomba (That's what you get for lending your father your pride and joy!) and they are factory perfect. The fella's there even gave the underbody a quick look over and did my pressures.

I was charged $160- per rim, one was very badly scratched up.

Depulu Wheel Reconditioners

PM me if I can help?

[Rthirsty6]

Does anyone know where I can have the wheel repaired in Melbourne? Cost? Someone mentioned there are two type sanding and respray or the worlks.

I did the same not that long ago, but luckily it was relatively minor. Depending on how fussy you are, you might want to consider getting it fixed before you sell your car as you are likely to do it again some time after spending $$ and then you have to do it all again.
I am worried I will experience scratching a bit over the next few years and am considering fitting some aftermarket rims in the same size so I can use the tyres, rather than spending money on repairs. When I'm ready to eventually sell the car I simply put the (unscratched) originals back on and sell the aftermarkets on ebay and get some money back. This could likely work out to less than $ 200 per wheel in the end and it doesn't matter how many times you scratch the aftermarkets...... Food for thought, good luck with whatever you end up doing.

[marckhor]

I did the same not that long ago, but luckily it was relatively minor. Depending on how fussy you are, you might want to consider getting it fixed before you sell your car as you are likely to do it again some time after spending $$ and then you have to do it all again.
I am worried I will experience scratching a bit over the next few years and am considering fitting some aftermarket rims in the same size so I can use the tyres, rather than spending money on repairs. When I'm ready to eventually sell the car I simply put the (unscratched) originals back on and sell the aftermarkets on ebay and get some money back. This could likely work out to less than $ 200 per wheel in the end and it doesn't matter how many times you scratch the aftermarkets...... Food for thought, good luck with whatever you end up doing.

Thanks Rthirsty6. I'm just P'ed off cause they are new, <4weeks old. Scratches are bound to happen again as my missus, mum, senior inlaws uses the car from time to time. What can you say if they have collectively punctured 4 tyres, scratched the wheels and car in the last 3 years? Statistics is not on my side
I may end up living with them and start the ball rolling or may fix it if it is just $100.

[V6Passat]

Thanks Rthirsty6. I'm just P'ed off cause they are new, <4weeks old. Scratches are bound to happen again as my missus, mum, senior inlaws uses the car from time to time. What can you say if they have collectively punctured 4 tyres, scratched the wheels and car in the last 3 years? Statistics is not on my side
I may end up living with them and start the ball rolling or may fix it if it is just $100.

I would let it go...based on what you have described, this is just the begining. I understand if it is frustrating, but at the end of the day, fix it up when trade in/sale time comes around.

[adrock]

I know hindsight is always a wonderful thing but prevention is better than the cure.

These things kick ass, and at $50 it's a great investment.

Be careful though, the $50 only includes 2 which is obviously for the left side.

http://www.rimskins.com/

[JarekGTIMK5]

haha this is soo odd, i scratced my wheel left rear wheel over a kerb 2 days ago as well, and i was mighty upset too

[marckhor]

I know hindsight is always a wonderful thing but prevention is better than the cure.

These things kick ass, and at $50 it's a great investment.

Be careful though, the $50 only includes 2 which is obviously for the left side.

http://www.rimskins.com/

This looks pretty cool. Anyone tried this?

I followed V6Passat's words of wisdom - Let it go. Probability shows that there will be more to come.

The scratches are now well hidden with the brake dusts. Does not look that bad even after a wash although it still hurts