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Old 09-05-2001, 10:06 AM
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Default How to fix a "curbed" wheel?

I have a friend that just dinged her rim.

Is it possible to remove the scratches/stuff?
Old 09-05-2001, 10:20 AM
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Default if they are shallow, you can strip and refinish the wheel..some detail shops can do this.. if it's

all chewed up.. dont'know what to do
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Default Take it to a shop

Repairing a wheel yourself is no easy task. Fixing a wheel professionally ranges around the $100 area for a relatively minor curb rash.
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Default http://audiworld.com/tech/wheel7.shtml

Great 'do it yourself' article about this right here on audiworld.com
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