Honey I`ve Hit The Pavement !

[rosstheboss]

The dreaded words finally arrived and I went to inspect the damage. Front nearside lightly scraped on the curb ( DOHH ) .

Any advice on the best way to protect the damage to prevent corrosion.

Cheers

[Rob]

2 options really

1. try to mask off the surrounding area properly( bit diff i know) and use some clear nail varnish - this way you can build up the laquer layer again to roughly the same level/depth of the original.

2. mask off again and use an aerosol spray laquer - the visual finish wont be the same and it will be uneven match level wise but the alloy will be protected.

make sure you give the area a good clean - dont use wash up liquid on the damaged area as it contains salt and make sure its dry before putting the laquer on - use a hair dryer if u have to.

[Loz]

alloys can be refurbed for about £35 a corner....

Sorry to hear about that though mate. Anyone who's seen my Lex knows that I would NEVER drive it with damaged alloys....

[SteveTaz]

I have had the same problem !!

anyone know where you can get the wheels done merseyside or cheshire ??

local lexus dealer £65.00 a corner

ta

steve

[Rob]

if you do get it refurbished, make sure that they can give you exactly the same finish!

i went to get one of mine done after i had kerbed it, spoke to the guy he says no prob to refurb it, went to leave but something didnt feel quite right then when pressed he said that he doesnt think they could get the same finish - ie they would just spray the whole thing grey! :tsktsk:

[Loz]

if you do get it refurbished, make sure that they can give you exactly the same finish!

i went to get one of mine done after i had kerbed it, spoke to the guy he says no prob to refurb it, went to leave but something didnt feel quite right then when pressed he said that he doesnt think they could get the same finish - ie they would just spray the whole thing grey! :tsktsk:

there is a lot to be said for listening to that little voice in the back of your head.

As Yoda put it:

Where there is doubt, there is no doubt.

[Rob]

there is a lot to be said for listening to that little voice in the back of your head.

i find a bit of tape stops that one! LOL :winky:

[Fidgits]

I have had the same problem !!

anyone know where you can get the wheels done merseyside or cheshire ??

local lexus dealer £65.00 a corner

ta

steve

Now if you were GOLD.. you could get that at a discounted price

[jasper]

You dont get a discount with gold if ur in the north of england :tsktsk:

[Fidgits]

You dont get a discount with gold if ur in the north of england :tsktsk:

Erm.....

I've just counted 5 dealers in THE NORTH (i.e. above midlands, below scotland) that offer LOC discounts....

So I dont know where your coming from mate!

[PaulFromSwindon]

My wife just banged my alloy for the umpteenth time. She took it to a place in Reading who refurb wheels for Lexus in Reading, who recommended them.

At 80 quid inc VAT for one wheel, it wasn't cheap, but it was an exceptional job.

If anybody wants me to I'll get the details from my other half and post them on the site.

Cheers

Paul

[Loz]

damn, you can get a wheel for that!

[javadude]

The place where I got my alloys charges £75. Perhaps the high cost of wheel refurbishing is a southern thing. :winky:

[kev dood]

we like high costs.

Dunno why, but I thought PaulFromSwindon said his wife banged his elbow!! :D :o

[gib]

the high cost of refurb wheels gets higher - Lexus Edinburgh want £95 PLUS VAT per wheel - zoiks!!

Why is it not the same across the board - anyone??

[chip]

Hi

Had a rear done ..by south coast wheels in southampton - has to be a specialist as the finish is diamond finished like ,mercs and high end big wheels. they charged £60 all in.

[Scorpion]

Your ALL paying way to much to have one wheel done,just under £50 a wheel..........try these?

They did mine.........

http://www.lepsons.com

B) B) B)

[BESTY]

put ye spare on B)

[NeilW]

Took a chunk out of one of my alloys last week, still havent got over it.

Think I will put the spare on at the weekend so I can wash the car as the dirt is currently hiding the mark.

[bigsul]

The refurbished alloys that you get fitted under warranty cost £105 +vat at Lexus Nottingham. I know cos I am presently having two fitted, however, the garage that knackered my wheels up when changing the front tyres is paying for them. :D

[LexusEdinburgh]

Please be very careful when having your wheels reburbished. I have seen a wheel collapse that be been refurbished the wrong way!

Kind regards

Ian

[Claire G]

Please be very careful when having your wheels reburbished. I have seen a wheel collapse that be been refurbished the wrong way!

Kind regards

Ian

Blimey, how would you know Ian (before it collapsed) :o My husband curbed one of my wheels and I'm planning to get it refurbed in the New Year - any tips on what to look out for?

[LexusEdinburgh]

Any treatment that involves excess heat or an acid bath is not good for the alloys, this was what caused the wheel I seen to collapse.

[oka97]

I'm getting a chipsaway guy to come round soon, do u think they will fix lightly curbed alloys?

[LexusEdinburgh]

Yeah, that should be fine. He will probably skim and polish the wheel.