Curbed Wheel Repair

ChrisDorgan · 07-03-2013, 04:33 AM

Hey guys, somehow today I managed to wing a curb on my back left wheel

up until now I've managed to keep away from the pesky curbs haha. Anyways you all know the rage that surges through you due to shame, frustration, general annoyance at your own inability to drive

lol anyways I've had a quick look through the pages in the service area and didn't see any threads about costs to getting a curbed wheel repaired (in the UK) there isn't any massive damage, the wheel isn't bent or cracked etc it's just a bit of curb rash (luckily) however where the wheel first struck the curb there is a little bit more than curb rash, as in it's gone through lacquer and shaved some metal off. Apparently forged alloys are harder to repair than standard alloys, so does anyone have an estimation for this kind of repair or know of a decent wheel man in the UK?

Look forward to hearing from you

Mozen · 07-04-2013, 02:11 AM

I saw this post and wrote up a DIY that i did a while ago to fix my own wheels. I dont have any idea of prices tho, im sorry.

DIY: Curb Rash Fix

ChrisDorgan · 07-04-2013, 07:40 AM

wow, sweet man! thank you, made for an interesting read

Mozen · 07-04-2013, 09:33 AM

No problem at all, its been quite a while since i lived in the UK but if i remember right Rapid Hardware is huge and should have a good selection.

RiCharlie · 07-08-2013, 03:47 PM

I got mine fixed for $125 wheel..

RichZ · 07-15-2013, 03:14 PM

have a go at it yourself.. check this out: How to repair gutter rash & scratched wheels - YouTube

pretty easy stuff!

kenchan · 07-15-2013, 03:47 PM

the hyper silver finish is hard to achieve. best you let a pro fix it.

not sure who in UK, but check with your dealer. im sure you guys have mobile contracted wheel repair folks come to dealers to fix customer wheels.

07-03-2013, 04:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
ChrisDorgan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Liverpool Posts: 10 Drives: 2012 370z Silver MT Rep Power: 12	Curbed Wheel Repair Hey guys, somehow today I managed to wing a curb on my back left wheel up until now I've managed to keep away from the pesky curbs haha. Anyways you all know the rage that surges through you due to shame, frustration, general annoyance at your own inability to drive lol anyways I've had a quick look through the pages in the service area and didn't see any threads about costs to getting a curbed wheel repaired (in the UK) there isn't any massive damage, the wheel isn't bent or cracked etc it's just a bit of curb rash (luckily) however where the wheel first struck the curb there is a little bit more than curb rash, as in it's gone through lacquer and shaved some metal off. Apparently forged alloys are harder to repair than standard alloys, so does anyone have an estimation for this kind of repair or know of a decent wheel man in the UK? Look forward to hearing from you

07-04-2013, 02:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 18	I saw this post and wrote up a DIY that i did a while ago to fix my own wheels. I dont have any idea of prices tho, im sorry. DIY: Curb Rash Fix __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

07-04-2013, 09:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 18	No problem at all, its been quite a while since i lived in the UK but if i remember right Rapid Hardware is huge and should have a good selection. __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

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07-04-2013, 07:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisDorgan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Liverpool Posts: 10 Drives: 2012 370z Silver MT Rep Power: 12	wow, sweet man! thank you, made for an interesting read

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RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 16	I got mine fixed for $125 wheel..

07-15-2013, 03:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
RichZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: syd Posts: 18 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	have a go at it yourself.. check this out: How to repair gutter rash & scratched wheels - YouTube pretty easy stuff!

07-15-2013, 03:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	the hyper silver finish is hard to achieve. best you let a pro fix it. not sure who in UK, but check with your dealer. im sure you guys have mobile contracted wheel repair folks come to dealers to fix customer wheels.