Scratched my wheel over the kerb

[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

[VASR36]

Dont fret too much. I did the same and hit huge create kerb a couple of weeks back at some roadworks. I put on the matching spare (good one VW ) then had it fixed by a company at the gold coast. It looks like brand new and was about $200 to get it done. Not sure about Melbourne however

Where on the Gold Coast??

[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

[adrock]

I've had the R36 almost 4 weeks now and have been super paranoid about scraping both the front lip and also my rims. So reversing out of a park at golf today my rimskin paid for itself on the front left. A close call.

[apom]

Where on the Gold Coast??

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

[V6Passat]

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

Wow thats a name from the Past...Rick used to do all the wheel etc work on my Lotus Escort back in the day!!! He was awesome and knows his stuff. Based on my experience in the distant past, i would trust him with my car today.....i will look him up.

[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).

[adrock]

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.

Yeah I know what you mean about the look, I was concerned about it initially too but for $50 I thought there's nothing to lose. You wouldn't even know they're there unless you really get up close and have a look, and for me that versus a scratched rim is something I can put up with. Also, they do different colours so you can generally find a match.

[Rocket36]

$30 cash to fix a gutter scrape to as good as new IF it ever happens...