anyone fixed their own curb rash on the newer (2004) volvo alumnium (sp?) factory wheels? how hard was the project & what were ther results like?...cheers...thanx...richard / colorado
fixing curb rash....
Oct 07, 2008
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It's pretty tough to do it yourself, but there's places that specialize in wheel repair. Last I checked, it was about $100 per wheel to have one completely repaired and refinished, pretty reasonable if you ask me.
yea james...thanx....there is a place in Denver that does wheel repair from folks around the country...aprox $150 - $250 and the wheels are like new...so a number of folks tell me....my rash is minor...I would like to try and do a "light fix" w/out removing the tyres and wheels.....sounds like you need to be very careful w/the "over spray" issue....i can understand that.....$100 would be cool... if i can find that price....i did see where is so cali..there are folks that will come out to your location w/their trucks & equipment and work on the wheels in your parking place.....thats what i am lookin' for...i don't see anyone in the Denver area doing that...maybe I will start checking w/the body shop guys.....thanx....
found a link w/some good info...>>>
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there is another cool artical on the topic...i guess i should have just googled it.....anyway....i may try some of those ideas....jb weld or bondo i guess....and some sand paper...and a beer or two...
looks like painting is its own little process.......
Painting is the hardest part, it's almost impossible to make them match. Wheels are generally powder coated, it's a lot more durable than paint, but you have to remove the tire to do it.
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