The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXIV

Davey · 07-05-2016, 07:54 PM

Curbed a wheel today - not on the Z. About a 2" long section right on the edge of the wheel.

Wheel is not out of balance, just scraped down to the bare aluminum and rough.

1. Ignore it = free

2. DIY fix = almost free, probably look pretty bad, won't last that long

3. "Mobile Wheel Repair" = $75 - $100, probably look good but likely air-dry paint that is not very durable, some negative reviews on yelp/google+
4. "Immobile wheel repair" = $150 - $175, this shop in Fortville specializes in wheel repair and does high $$ stuff and gets lots of recommendations from the local autocross crowd. Luxury dealers use him quite a bit. It's a 1.5 hour round trip.
5. New wheel = $347 shipped + mount/balance, I could keep the curbed wheel as a spare/have it repaired I suppose

I'm leaning toward #4 as I think it's kinda silly to buy a brand new wheel for 2" curb rash and it's also $250 cheaper.

Anyone had good luck with wheel refinishing like that?

Didn't happen while parking, I actually very lightly bumped the curb while driving avoiding some moron who was driving down the middle of the street and didn't move over when I approached. I should have let her hit my car, then whatever damage would be up to her insurance company to figure out, instead of me.

ChaseZ · 07-05-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey

Anyone had good luck with wheel refinishing like that?

I've seen flawless jobs and terrible jobs. It's worth paying for the best. Around here there is only one guy I would use, and that's because he's the best. It's one of those things you definitely get what you pay for.

Davey · 07-06-2016, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

I've seen flawless jobs and terrible jobs. It's worth paying for the best. Around here there is only one guy I would use, and that's because he's the best. It's one of those things you definitely get what you pay for.

Yeah I think I'm just going to order a wheel, it's not that much more money and I can get the other one fixed (at the real shop) if I damage another.

onzedge · 07-06-2016, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Davey

Curbed a wheel today - not on the Z. About a 2" long section right on the edge of the wheel.

Wheel is not out of balance, just scraped down to the bare aluminum and rough.

1. Ignore it = free

2. DIY fix = almost free, probably look pretty bad, won't last that long

3. "Mobile Wheel Repair" = $75 - $100, probably look good but likely air-dry paint that is not very durable, some negative reviews on yelp/google+
4. "Immobile wheel repair" = $150 - $175, this shop in Fortville specializes in wheel repair and does high $$ stuff and gets lots of recommendations from the local autocross crowd. Luxury dealers use him quite a bit. It's a 1.5 hour round trip.
5. New wheel = $347 shipped + mount/balance, I could keep the curbed wheel as a spare/have it repaired I suppose

I'm leaning toward #4 as I think it's kinda silly to buy a brand new wheel for 2" curb rash and it's also $250 cheaper.

Anyone had good luck with wheel refinishing like that?

Didn't happen while parking, I actually very lightly bumped the curb while driving avoiding some moron who was driving down the middle of the street and didn't move over when I approached. I should have let her hit my car, then whatever damage would be up to her insurance company to figure out, instead of me.

I have used these guys a few times. Their work is perfect...

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07-05-2016, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117173	Curbed a wheel today - not on the Z. About a 2" long section right on the edge of the wheel. Wheel is not out of balance, just scraped down to the bare aluminum and rough. 1. Ignore it = free 2. DIY fix = almost free, probably look pretty bad, won't last that long 3. "Mobile Wheel Repair" = $75 - $100, probably look good but likely air-dry paint that is not very durable, some negative reviews on yelp/google+ 4. "Immobile wheel repair" = $150 - $175, this shop in Fortville specializes in wheel repair and does high $$ stuff and gets lots of recommendations from the local autocross crowd. Luxury dealers use him quite a bit. It's a 1.5 hour round trip. 5. New wheel = $347 shipped + mount/balance, I could keep the curbed wheel as a spare/have it repaired I suppose I'm leaning toward #4 as I think it's kinda silly to buy a brand new wheel for 2" curb rash and it's also $250 cheaper. Anyone had good luck with wheel refinishing like that? Didn't happen while parking, I actually very lightly bumped the curb while driving avoiding some moron who was driving down the middle of the street and didn't move over when I approached. I should have let her hit my car, then whatever damage would be up to her insurance company to figure out, instead of me. Last edited by Davey; 07-05-2016 at 07:57 PM.

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