Kerbed Alloy

[toffee_pie]

So, I managed to kerb my front alloy this morning dropping the car to the garage, stupid me, did not realise the kerb was damn huge.

anyway, how much of a job is this to rectify roughly?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6lwxc2nqxw7aqd4/20140707_210741.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6lwxc2nqxw7aqd4/20140707_210741.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xkiyl8re95x5g0g/20140707_210725.jpg

also,. are the rear alloys larger on this since the tyres are wider?

[aly-g]

The damage does not look that bad , a bit time with some wet and dry paper starting with 180 grade working your way down to maybe 600 grade using water with the paper should get most of the damage out, then primer ,rub down again with 600 grade then match the colour with aerosol can paint....

Allan

[aly-g]

Also I don't think the rear wheels are wider than the fronts, you are only looking at a 2cm difference in the width of the tyre, but I'm not 100 % sure of this...

Allan

[toffee_pie]

I live in an apartment complex, doing relatively easy things like that alloy fix is a pain in the bollok, i will probably get someone to fix it, besides i spent friggin ages fixing the a/c recirculate flap. !

Its not too bad, i will get it looked at soon, thats the first alloy i ever damaged.

[toffee_pie]

Is this any use? I could probably bring this wheel up to my flat to fix...! :$

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ETECH-E-TECH-ALLOY-WHEEL-PROFESSIONAL-REFURBISHMENT-SCRATCH-REPAIR-KIT-BLACK-/230791689184?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item35bc41b3e0

[Steve_M]

Had Lexus Nottingham refurb both my fronts. charged me £80.00.

[toffee_pie]

Lexus are the other end of the city here not convenient, i might give that diy kit a go.

[Bratman91]

Lexus are the other end of the city here not convenient, i might give that diy kit a go.

You might find a specialist wheel refurbisher closer than Lexus. I used one near where I live. They took a couple of hours and the results were as near perfect as you can wish. The cost was £70 and the damage I had was very slightly worse than yours, so the cost for you might be a bit less. Given that the DIY kit costs close to £25 and it would take a great deal of time and effort to repair your wheel yourself, with uncertain results, i would recommend using a professional.

[dazed]

Also I don't think the rear wheels are wider than the fronts, you are only looking at a 2cm difference in the width of the tyre, but I'm not 100 % sure of this...

Allan

Yep, the alloys are all the same despite the rear tyres being wider.

[toffee_pie]

aye, i think you lot are right, i will get it done by a 'pro'. It will cost about double of the diy jobbie but at least you will get a good result.

:)