Can't believe it - "curbed" a wheel :(
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Can't believe it - "curbed" a wheel :(
Hey all...
While parallel parking into a space today (and while using the tilted side-view mirror and back-up camera to "help"), I "curbed" and scratched my otherwise pristine 21" factory SQ5 wheel (IDIOT!!!). F#&K!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (that's how I felt...not what I said at the time...my 3 year old daughter was in the car).
Question is - with the two-toned painted nature of those wheels, can it be fixed (cosmetically hidden?) or does it need to be replaced??
I feel sick.......
Any help is appreciated.
In SE PA region if anyone has a good "wheel" guy they can recommend.
Thanks everyone
PJ
While parallel parking into a space today (and while using the tilted side-view mirror and back-up camera to "help"), I "curbed" and scratched my otherwise pristine 21" factory SQ5 wheel (IDIOT!!!). F#&K!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (that's how I felt...not what I said at the time...my 3 year old daughter was in the car).
Question is - with the two-toned painted nature of those wheels, can it be fixed (cosmetically hidden?) or does it need to be replaced??
I feel sick.......
Any help is appreciated.
In SE PA region if anyone has a good "wheel" guy they can recommend.
Thanks everyone
PJ
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Hey all...
While parallel parking into a space today (and while using the tilted side-view mirror and back-up camera to "help"), I "curbed" and scratched my otherwise pristine 21" factory SQ5 wheel (IDIOT!!!). F#&K!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (that's how I felt...not what I said at the time...my 3 year old daughter was in the car).
Question is - with the two-toned painted nature of those wheels, can it be fixed (cosmetically hidden?) or does it need to be replaced??
I feel sick.......
Any help is appreciated.
In SE PA region if anyone has a good "wheel" guy they can recommend.
Thanks everyone
PJ
While parallel parking into a space today (and while using the tilted side-view mirror and back-up camera to "help"), I "curbed" and scratched my otherwise pristine 21" factory SQ5 wheel (IDIOT!!!). F#&K!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (that's how I felt...not what I said at the time...my 3 year old daughter was in the car).
Question is - with the two-toned painted nature of those wheels, can it be fixed (cosmetically hidden?) or does it need to be replaced??
I feel sick.......
Any help is appreciated.
In SE PA region if anyone has a good "wheel" guy they can recommend.
Thanks everyone
PJ
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Call a tire shop and ask them who they use to refinish tires. I bought the tire and wheel hazard package on my S4, 3 years ago and have used it 3 times. When I change from winter/summer tires they refinish the rim. I think each wheel costs 200 but its fully covered under my insurance
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I worry about this happening every time I reverse near a curb, but don't be too hard on yourself......accidents happen.
I suggest you contact local body shops and ask them who they send aftermarket rims to when they need to be refinished, after being damaged by car collisions.....Years ago I had to have some aftermarket rims repaired after I was sideswiped...well, the insurance refused to replace them and insisted on having them refinished....I was worried, but in the end they looked brand new....I think it only cost less than $100 for 2, but that was more than a decade ago so prices may have increased. Although, it would still be cheaper than the cost of a replacement.
Good Luck!
I suggest you contact local body shops and ask them who they send aftermarket rims to when they need to be refinished, after being damaged by car collisions.....Years ago I had to have some aftermarket rims repaired after I was sideswiped...well, the insurance refused to replace them and insisted on having them refinished....I was worried, but in the end they looked brand new....I think it only cost less than $100 for 2, but that was more than a decade ago so prices may have increased. Although, it would still be cheaper than the cost of a replacement.
Good Luck!
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I got that wheel & tire insurance too. It makes changing the wheels very impractical, but hopefully it will pay for itself...someday. Insurance is always a gamble.
I'm curious as to which tires you have, PJQ5S. I have the Pirellis, which have that rim-guard ridge. Personally, I think it makes the tire look ugly. But I curbed both of them on the passenger side last weekend and didn't get a scratch, so I see their point (no pun intended). Depending on which tires you have, and my experience, I may just stick with those tires that have that protection rib on the sidewall.
I'm curious as to which tires you have, PJQ5S. I have the Pirellis, which have that rim-guard ridge. Personally, I think it makes the tire look ugly. But I curbed both of them on the passenger side last weekend and didn't get a scratch, so I see their point (no pun intended). Depending on which tires you have, and my experience, I may just stick with those tires that have that protection rib on the sidewall.
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Discount tire sends your wheel off the be refinished. Or you can call around to other shops. Ranges from $80-$125. If it doesn't turn out to suit you just buy a new wheel.
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I got that wheel & tire insurance too. It makes changing the wheels very impractical, but hopefully it will pay for itself...someday. Insurance is always a gamble.
I'm curious as to which tires you have, PJQ5S. I have the Pirellis, which have that rim-guard ridge. Personally, I think it makes the tire look ugly. But I curbed both of them on the passenger side last weekend and didn't get a scratch, so I see their point (no pun intended). Depending on which tires you have, and my experience, I may just stick with those tires that have that protection rib on the sidewall.
I'm curious as to which tires you have, PJQ5S. I have the Pirellis, which have that rim-guard ridge. Personally, I think it makes the tire look ugly. But I curbed both of them on the passenger side last weekend and didn't get a scratch, so I see their point (no pun intended). Depending on which tires you have, and my experience, I may just stick with those tires that have that protection rib on the sidewall.
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I did the same thing to my 21" wheel. I live in the Lehigh Valley and there is a place by me called the Wheel Collision Center and I know that they will repair curb rash. However, in my interactions/pricing with them in the past, they were fairly pricey, but I have read that they do good work.
I decided to not repair mine as I figure that if I do, I will just be stupid again and get more rash...
I decided to not repair mine as I figure that if I do, I will just be stupid again and get more rash...
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My next set will likely be the Continental CrossContact UHP in 265/40R21. I've heard about problems and noise with the Dunlops, but only good things about the Continentals.
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My Audi dealer has a guy who comes in one day a week to refinish damaged wheels right on location. He repaired/refinished my curb rashed wheel in a couple of hours for $150 and you can't tell it was repaired - it looks like new and is perfectly paint matched. Check with your service dept. as they usually have someone they can recommend.