Scratched Wheel Woes....

happytheman · 08-10-2011, 07:44 PM

Ok, so here's a couple of shots...certainly not DSLR quality like some...so forgive me!

Let me know what you think.

KillerBee370 · 08-10-2011, 08:38 PM

My wheels are STILL relatively scratch free (I bumped a glossy painted curb in a parking structure once and left a half inch rub which I just painted myself since my wheels are black)

I guess this is largely due to the fact that:

a. I'm the ONLY one who drives my car and,

b. I always park a foot or so away from anything

MacCool · 08-27-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Ok, so here's a couple of shots...certainly not DSLR quality like some...so forgive me!

Let me know what you think.

That looks like my wheel after it came back from a tire repair at National Tire and Battery.

Stay away from those guys.

Csquared · 08-10-2011, 08:13 PM

Looks like an easy fix, should come out looking brand new!

BeachZTT · 08-10-2011, 08:21 PM

Yep, from some of the ones I have seen repaired that is pretty mild.

happytheman · 08-10-2011, 08:41 PM

Oh nice! That's really good news! Tell me...would any of you consider taking this repair to the stealership?

KillerBee370 · 08-10-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Oh nice! That's really good news! Tell me...would any of you consider taking this repair to the stealership?

Hell no! They have a guy that goes around in a mobile wheel fix van. For sure that will be cheaper.

(I'm sure they have someone like that in your area as well)

gurneyeagle · 08-10-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Oh nice! That's really good news! Tell me...would any of you consider taking this repair to the stealership?

From your pictures, I'd say you have nothing to worry about. I took a chunk out of two spokes on my G, and after the repair, you couldn't tell anything ever happened.

As far as going to the dealer, they are just going to call the same guy you could and add a mark-up to it. That's not being a "stealership", that's just business.

happytheman · 08-10-2011, 09:01 PM

Hmm, how convenient! I will definitely check into that! I'm sure if one was good at it, he/she could make a buck or two at that in consideration that nearly everyone scrapes their wheels.

happytheman · 08-11-2011, 06:18 AM

Okay, one last question: Does the tire need to be removed for repair of the wheel?

If so, I need to be a little more particular about who performs the work. I certainly don't need more damage to the wheel than there already is!

gurneyeagle · 08-11-2011, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Okay, one last question: Does the tire need to be removed for repair of the wheel?

If so, I need to be a little more particular about who performs the work. I certainly don't need more damage to the wheel than there already is!

No need to remove the tire for repair. In fact, they repaired my wheel both times in my driveway.

BeachZTT · 08-11-2011, 06:59 AM

Happy, check out the top video on this page...

Alloy wheel repair link

happytheman · 08-11-2011, 05:54 PM

Beach - thanks for the recommendation! I have reached out to the local mobile repair representative just now to see what kind of qoute he can drum up for me! I'll keep you guys updated!

BeachZTT · 08-11-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Beach - thanks for the recommendation! I have reached out to the local mobile repair representative just now to see what kind of qoute he can drum up for me! I'll keep you guys updated!

We got your back... Quad's offer looks good though!

shadoquad · 08-11-2011, 05:57 PM

I think they're lying to you, happy.

Just to show you what a true friend I am, I'll trade you my 18" base wheels straight up for your damaged-beyond-recognition 19" sports wheels.

I just don't think you're gonna find this kind of offer anywhere.

jk, I'm glad it should be repairable.

08-10-2011, 08:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 19	Yep, from some of the ones I have seen repaired that is pretty mild. __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

08-10-2011, 08:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1824	Oh nice! That's really good news! Tell me...would any of you consider taking this repair to the stealership? __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

08-10-2011, 09:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1824	Hmm, how convenient! I will definitely check into that! I'm sure if one was good at it, he/she could make a buck or two at that in consideration that nearly everyone scrapes their wheels. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

08-11-2011, 06:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1824	Okay, one last question: Does the tire need to be removed for repair of the wheel? If so, I need to be a little more particular about who performs the work. I certainly don't need more damage to the wheel than there already is! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

08-11-2011, 06:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 19	Happy, check out the top video on this page... Alloy wheel repair link __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

08-10-2011, 08:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 53 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 323	My wheels are STILL relatively scratch free (I bumped a glossy painted curb in a parking structure once and left a half inch rub which I just painted myself since my wheels are black) I guess this is largely due to the fact that: a. I'm the ONLY one who drives my car and, b. I always park a foot or so away from anything

08-10-2011, 08:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Csquared Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 302 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Y 7sp Rep Power: 17	Looks like an easy fix, should come out looking brand new!

08-11-2011, 05:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1824	Beach - thanks for the recommendation! I have reached out to the local mobile repair representative just now to see what kind of qoute he can drum up for me! I'll keep you guys updated! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

08-11-2011, 05:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	I think they're lying to you, happy. Just to show you what a true friend I am, I'll trade you my 18" base wheels straight up for your damaged-beyond-recognition 19" sports wheels. I just don't think you're gonna find this kind of offer anywhere. jk, I'm glad it should be repairable.

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