Removing curb rash from rims

[ben280zx]

Sorry guys, but I already search this forum with no luck, I want to know how can I remove or eliminate side curb on my rims. I was thinking of sanding it down and polish it so it would look like new. Any though?

 

Thanks

[e_racer1999]

not much you can do. if you can file it down without it greatly decreasing the strength and integrity of the rim, then go for it. but you would probsbly have to remove quite a bit of metal. are your rims painted? if so, file down that which protrudes from the surface of the rim, fill with JB weld, then paint over.

[schema]

If its a polished lip, you're SOL. Otheriwise, as mentioned, a filler then paint. I've seen plenty of people use body filler, but the JB Weld make more sense.

[ben280zx]

Is not painted, I remember i saw one rim had a bad curb. I'll get picture somewhere this week, I'll look in to JB Weld. Thanks

[DavyZ]

Ben, you can also check with some companies that specialize in repairing such damage. It may not be cheap, but it would come out looking like new.

 

Davy

[het976]

Check with a new car dealer. My BMW dealer has a guy the comes out 2 times a month and does repairs to both painted and polished. I sense he does a route thru the local dealers. I had one done and it cost $35.00 and looked great.

[fastzcars]

give these guys a call. http://www.fixrim.com/. hope it helps.

[ben280zx]

I was thinking using JB weld, and sand down the extra and polish it to "original"

[ben280zx]

Ok, I got some JB weld, what can of sand material would you guys recommend me to sand it down to original?

[e_racer1999]

i just used a file since i was painting over it

[rigez]

If you want to get it done proffesionally check out this shop in Santa Clara http://www.wheeltechniques.com/.

 

Since you are in San Jose they are close by and they do good work. I've had a couple sets of wheels done there for cars and my motorcycle.

[Vintage-TechZ]

Without pictures, I can only guess your damage extent. But usually...if there is substantial alium. removed, Heliarc welding can backfill. Then you'll need to reshape with air and hand tools until proper. Next will be lots of reduction sanding up to 2500-3000 grit wet n dry sandpapers.

High speed directional polishing to finalize .

Best of luck, Vinny

[ben280zx]

I did take some picture but it was not very clear, I'm going back to my uncle shop and retake it. Rigez, That place is expensive, but thanx guys.

[rigez]

I'm curious how much they quoted you. Did you bring the wheels in with you so they could give a accurate quote?

 

When I had the wheels done for my cars they quoted me $125 or $150 a wheel. That included repainting and polishing the lip. I only had pebble sized nicks here and there on the rims.

 

For major repairs I wouldn't hesitate going to them but, if you can find someone that will repair curb rash for cheap, fair price in the bay area let me know. Always good to have a few options.

[ckelly78z]

I used a file, and then some steel wool, and a scotch brite pad on my aluminum 6 spoke wheels.

[het976]

I had 2 rims repaired on my 06 BMW...they are painted, not polished. The guy came to my house and charged me $120.00 to repair both. It took him about an hour and they look like new. One was not too bad, but one was pretty deep and ugly (my girlfriend sideswiped a curb...not good on an 18" wheel with 35 series tires). Overall, better than $1200 for two new wheels.