buffalobob920 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Does anyone knows what I can do to fix this disaster grounded a lot of the rough spots and buffed it out with the no 1and2 metal products and used the blue metal buffing pad is there a epoxy or some kind of filler to fill in the gouges Appreciate the support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Black Bowtie Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 No do it your self repairs that I know of? When I was in the dealership parts business, I had several wheel repair business that I would send my wheels to that had curb rash. Most the time they came back looking better then from the factory, Just Google wheel rear in your area and do your research on the company. buffalobob920 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I'm not sure anything will "fix" that. That's a shame. You may just have to bite it and spring for a new wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 marquez93 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 There are metal fillers, but I don't know if they work well on an edge like that. That's pretty deep damage, but you can just keep grinding it down and then feather it out over a much larger area so it doesn't have a noticeable dip there from grinding. Those look like chrome but I guess if you polish it out well, it might kind of match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 buffalobob920 Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 There are metal fillers, but I don't know if they work well on an edge like that. That's pretty deep damage, but you can just keep grinding it down and then feather it out over a much larger area so it doesn't have a noticeable dip there from grinding. Those look like chrome but I guess if you polish it out well, it might kind of match.yeah I guess I will have to keep feathering it and try polishing it.th worst case I will have to spring for a new wheel $$$/ but thanks everyone for your input and support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Call Alloy Wheel Repair specialists they may be able to help - don't DIY trying to fill it - or just buy a new wheel Mvavou38 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rrmccabe Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I agree. There are wheel shops that can weld and refinish and replate without problems. The only question is cost of the repair including freight vs a new wheel from the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fierce5 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Just google mobile wheel repair. You can have somebody show up at your house and fix the wheel, all done in front of you. Expect to pay anywhere between 50 to 150 buffalobob920 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Black Bowtie Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 The cost for a repair is a fraction of what a new wheel will cost. buffalobob920 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 buffalobob920 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 The cost for a repair is a fraction of what a new wheel will cost.ok thanks will try that just asked for a quote let's see what this company can do they are out of Danbury ct. Not to far from where I live Thanks for all the info and support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SCMedic Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Yeah...I unfortunately curbed one of my black 10 spokes on an important date. I tried not to let her see how pissed I was so I played it off. I was heartbroken when I got home that night. Luckily, the local wheel repair guy had it looking better than new in a few hours. Definitely +1 for a good wheel repair guy. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 buffalobob920 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Yeah...I unfortunately curbed one of my black 10 spokes on an important date. I tried not to let her see how pissed I was so I played it off. I was heartbroken when I got home that night. Luckily, the local wheel repair guy had it looking better than new in a few hours. Definitely +1 for a good wheel repair guy. Matt yeah thank god this is on my dd and not my new vette but it still hurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mongosg8 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) ok thanks will try that just asked for a quote let's see what this company can do they are out of Danbury ct. Not to far from where I live Thanks for all the info and support Hi Bob.. What place in Danbury did you call.. I have a 20" rim for my G8 that looks like your damage and I wanted to use it as a spare. I know its just going to be a full size spare but Im OCD like that. Edited June 8, 2016 by Mongosg8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 buffalobob920 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Hi Bob.. What place in Danbury did you call.. I have a 20" rim for my G8 that looks like your damage and I wanted to use it as a spare. I know its just going to be a full size spare but Im OCD like that. the name of the place is alloy wheel. Specialists of Danbury unfortunately I found out they don't do chrome so still searching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mongosg8 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) OK Thanks ..that was the place I was told about. Was told about this place in Waterbury www.waterburyplating.com I heard they are pretty decent. Not sure if they fix them might just be replating Edited June 8, 2016 by Mongosg8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Does anyone knows what I can do to fix this disaster grounded a lot of the rough spots and buffed it out with the no 1and2 metal products and used the blue metal buffing pad is there a epoxy or some kind of filler to fill in the gouges
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