Rim Repair
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I found a local powder coating shop that also did wheel repair. Once completed i couldnt tell it ever happened and mine was about the same as yours. I elected to go ahead and change the color at the same time. There should be plenty of wheel repair places local to you. They usually do a good job fixing minor curb rash. Just make sure they have the correct paint color for the rims. Its a little tricky to match.
Local dealer may be able to steer you. We had a rim repair guy come to our dealer once a week to fix wheels.
Thanks guys!
Also found this company, anyone ever heard of?
http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/centraltx/services.php
Also found this company, anyone ever heard of?
http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/centraltx/services.php
My cousin does rim repair for a living (and surprising a very good living at that). He has accounts with dealerships that he goes to once or twice a week and repairs all the rims on lease turn ins, auction cars and damaged test drive cars. I've seen his work and you'd be hard pressed to find his repair. I'm sure there are similar services in your area and a good one will make it look brand new.
Usually paintless dent removal companies have wheel guys on staff or at least know who to call if your local dealerships won't help you or try to charge you over $50-$100. Dealerships might try to charge you through the service department then pay the wheel repair guy half what they charge you. My cousin charges between $50 and $100 for side work, depending on the severity of damage and cost of paint.
Usually paintless dent removal companies have wheel guys on staff or at least know who to call if your local dealerships won't help you or try to charge you over $50-$100. Dealerships might try to charge you through the service department then pay the wheel repair guy half what they charge you. My cousin charges between $50 and $100 for side work, depending on the severity of damage and cost of paint.
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That's who we use at my dealership. They do an excellent job. I would recommend them.
I don't know about Alcoa's but on most wheels, my cousin doesn't "fill" the gouges with anything at all. He uses a few different proprietary pucks on an angle grinder to bring the lip to a level appearing finish, then repaints them with an airbrush to blend it all back to normal. I'd venture to say that the repair done on those Alcoas was similar.
Beats me bro, I'm only going on what I've seen him do. He's the wheel guy, I'll ask him.
Just an update I used TJ
http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/centraltx/servicearea.php
Took about 45 min and $85.
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Looks good. Priced reasonable too.
We just a set of wheels refinished on a Camaro at the dealership I work at. All they did was fix the flaking clear coat (no curb rash) and charged us $450 for all four. We then mark up the sublet another 25%.
Looks like he does good work. Wonder if I can ship him a rim to repair. I'll email and find out. Thanks for the info.
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