What does it cost to repair curb rash??
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Geez! I really don't feel that I deserve this type of response. I was only trying to point out that there is another option to paying someone to repair the rims. I didn't think it reasonable to go into a long winded explanation, add links, etc. unless the OP decided he would be willing to try a DIY.
I think it's pretty obvious that the cost of material (various grades of sand paper, bondo, primer, top coat and clear coat if needed) is substantially less than the cost to pay someone to repair 3 rims. And yes, I've done several of my own rims with satisfactory results.
Chill out.
I think it's pretty obvious that the cost of material (various grades of sand paper, bondo, primer, top coat and clear coat if needed) is substantially less than the cost to pay someone to repair 3 rims. And yes, I've done several of my own rims with satisfactory results.
Chill out.
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Be careful where you take it for the repair. Make sure it is a shop that dismounts the tire and refinishes the entire edge of the rim and makes it look like factory. I have a refinished wheel on my car, done by original owner before I bought it, and they did a terrible job and when they sprayed the clear on the wheel they cleared right over dirt and brake dust. Entire wheel should be done to look like new. I would say around the SF Bay Area that prices range from $160-$185 for this to be done correctly.
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Thanks guys. I emailed pics to a couple places local. We shall see if any reply. I find work ethic here in south Florida pretty lacking. Nothing like the Midwest.
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Place ive used in the past charges $175/wheel. bring em in dismounted... They have a jig for each type wheel... The above referenced price includes chemically stripping the wheels, completely refinishing in which ever color you choose and 3 coats of clear.
if its a simple 1 inch scrape, id think the lot lizard type repair man would be just fine...Being the OP has 3 bad ones, id opt for a complete overhaul myself so all wheels are consistent.
Nice part of the above scenario, is you can have specified a particular color, then have them apply a machined lip/edge on them which with my body colored sport wheels, looks incredible.
if its a simple 1 inch scrape, id think the lot lizard type repair man would be just fine...Being the OP has 3 bad ones, id opt for a complete overhaul myself so all wheels are consistent.
Nice part of the above scenario, is you can have specified a particular color, then have them apply a machined lip/edge on them which with my body colored sport wheels, looks incredible.
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Wow...impressive.
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This is not helpful, and doesn't answer the question.
If you had said, "I did mine myself, here are a few links to my favorite videos that really helped me with mine and they came out great!" (and then included some useful links, and a few before & after pix of your rims)
And followed up with what it cost you to do your own, and maybe a list of the ingredients & tools you used that he could print out and work from in his own shop, THAT might have been helpful.
I don't get why people gunk up threads with responses like yours.
"Search is your friend" or "Just do it yourself" with no back up or supporting information is just being priggish. It's not "telling it like it is" or witty, or for that matter even polite.
People who know how to find forums and sign up for them and become active members also know how to type "fix curb rash" in a google search window.
They ask questions on the forums because it is a community of like minded people with a passion for something they like too, and they want the opinion of other users who have experience with the subject of the thread.
This helps to build a comprehensive resource for other people who actually do search the forums, or use google to find answers that are actually relevant, while reinforcing the sense of community in a group with a shared common interest.
I realize you've only got a baker's dozen posts- but imagine if you asked the community something and everyone responded with: "just do it yourself. There's plenty of information out there"
And use that thought as your guide when responding to forum posts in the future.
I realize snarky humor and flaming dramas tend to play out regularly on forums worldwide, but I mean, the guy asked "what should I expect to pay for X"
It's a good question, and a topic many people would like to know the answer to. So, just try and be one of the good guys here with lots of rep under your name.
Thanks, carry on.
Dan
If you had said, "I did mine myself, here are a few links to my favorite videos that really helped me with mine and they came out great!" (and then included some useful links, and a few before & after pix of your rims)
And followed up with what it cost you to do your own, and maybe a list of the ingredients & tools you used that he could print out and work from in his own shop, THAT might have been helpful.
I don't get why people gunk up threads with responses like yours.
"Search is your friend" or "Just do it yourself" with no back up or supporting information is just being priggish. It's not "telling it like it is" or witty, or for that matter even polite.
People who know how to find forums and sign up for them and become active members also know how to type "fix curb rash" in a google search window.
They ask questions on the forums because it is a community of like minded people with a passion for something they like too, and they want the opinion of other users who have experience with the subject of the thread.
This helps to build a comprehensive resource for other people who actually do search the forums, or use google to find answers that are actually relevant, while reinforcing the sense of community in a group with a shared common interest.
I realize you've only got a baker's dozen posts- but imagine if you asked the community something and everyone responded with: "just do it yourself. There's plenty of information out there"
And use that thought as your guide when responding to forum posts in the future.
I realize snarky humor and flaming dramas tend to play out regularly on forums worldwide, but I mean, the guy asked "what should I expect to pay for X"
It's a good question, and a topic many people would like to know the answer to. So, just try and be one of the good guys here with lots of rep under your name.
Thanks, carry on.
Dan
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/w...uff-repair.htm
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...im-Rash-Repair
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