Wheel nicks and repair

topdown2seatr · 12-30-2006, 03:44 PM

Well it had to happen sometime I guess

. I took my son for a ride yesterday, and while stopping at the local post office I accidently turned my wheels into a concrete curb

. With the tire sidewalls so small, I nicked the wheel

. Now I've got two or three small (probably about a quarter inch long by 1/32 inch wide and deep) nicks in the crome wheels. Any suggestions for 1) How to prevent this from reoccuring (I have trouble seeing curbs while parking), and 2) How to remedy the nicks?

marlboromike · 12-30-2006, 04:10 PM

Don't drive...to the post office

Remedy...buy new rims....no need to procrastinate on this thread

Graysky · 12-30-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by topdown2seatr

Well it had to happen sometime I guess

. I took my son for a ride yesterday, and while stopping at the local post office I accidently turned my wheels into a concrete curb

. With the tire sidewalls so small, I nicked the wheel

. Now I've got two or three small (probably about a quarter inch long by 1/32 inch wide and deep) nicks in the crome wheels. Any suggestions for 1) How to prevent this from reoccuring (I have trouble seeing curbs while parking), and 2) How to remedy the nicks?

I know this company can fix alloy wheels but not sure about chrome ones. http://www.mobilewheelrepair.com/

marlboromike · 12-30-2006, 04:55 PM

chrome is a difficult call...alloy can be done for sure.

JRinKY · 12-30-2006, 08:22 PM

I scuffed a wheel on a curb in front of a restaurant on about the second day I had the car. You can't see the scratches from more than a couple of feet away, so I just got over it, and went on. It is, after all, just a car, and I drive it almost every day. I am as careful as I can be, and I'm not treating it carelessly, but some small things are bound to happen.

The most cost effective thing to do would be to get a spare set of wheels to use for "dress" occasions. I'd hate to repair a wheel for $50 to 100, and then scrape it again.

**JohnD** · 12-31-2006, 02:14 AM

Buy a new rim, then install these bad boys...

I hope you appreciate the fact that I didn't just settle for ANY curb feelers - I also took the time to hunt down the Skull Head Curb Feelers. I think the skull motif perfectly compliments the lines of the SKY.

Don't you?

JRinKY · 12-31-2006, 10:01 AM

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jdigiant : .......... I think the skull motif perfectly compliments the lines of the SKY.

Don't you?

Your words will be more convincing when you show a picture of them on your car.

Unless you were just kidding ? (I hope.)

marlboromike · 12-31-2006, 12:30 PM

your taking Jdigiant too literally...

JRinKY · 12-31-2006, 12:39 PM

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marlboromike : your taking Jdigiant too literally...

I am not taking him seriously, or literally, at all. Zero. Nada.

Angelqute1 · 12-31-2006, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdigiant

Buy a new rim, then install these bad boys...

I hope you appreciate the fact that I didn't just settle for ANY curb feelers - I also took the time to hunt down the Skull Head Curb Feelers. I think the skull motif perfectly compliments the lines of the SKY.

Don't you?

That's just NOT NICE... very funny - but NOT NICE

My husband teased me about that for a long time, until I finally started to use my side-view mirror adjustment buttons.... d'oh!

**reedred** · 12-31-2006, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdigiant

Buy a new rim, then install these bad boys...

I hope you appreciate the fact that I didn't just settle for ANY curb feelers - I also took the time to hunt down the Skull Head Curb Feelers. I think the skull motif perfectly compliments the lines of the SKY.

Don't you?

Do you think I could get the eyes in blue? I'd also need to modify them to light up. That would work well with my Wind Restrictor and license plate.

**JohnD** · 12-31-2006, 09:37 PM

You guys crack me up!

Jeff · 01-01-2007, 12:49 AM

Instead of all the above mentioned cures.........Let me be the first to say that since the car is slightly bigger than a matchbox..............just learn the size of it and learn to drive WITHOUT hitting the curbs..........

12-30-2006, 03:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
topdown2seatr Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East (SF) Bay Posts: 12 My Photos: (0)	Wheel nicks and repair Well it had to happen sometime I guess. I took my son for a ride yesterday, and while stopping at the local post office I accidently turned my wheels into a concrete curb . With the tire sidewalls so small, I nicked the wheel . Now I've got two or three small (probably about a quarter inch long by 1/32 inch wide and deep) nicks in the crome wheels. Any suggestions for 1) How to prevent this from reoccuring (I have trouble seeing curbs while parking), and 2) How to remedy the nicks? __________________ No. California Cruiser

12-30-2006, 08:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
JRinKY Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,505 My Photos: (0)	I scuffed a wheel on a curb in front of a restaurant on about the second day I had the car. You can't see the scratches from more than a couple of feet away, so I just got over it, and went on. It is, after all, just a car, and I drive it almost every day. I am as careful as I can be, and I'm not treating it carelessly, but some small things are bound to happen. The most cost effective thing to do would be to get a spare set of wheels to use for "dress" occasions. I'd hate to repair a wheel for $50 to 100, and then scrape it again. __________________ John Lexington, KY VIN 00252 2.4 Manual Midnight Blue Last edited by JRinKY : 12-30-2006 at 08:27 PM. Reason: added last paragraph

12-31-2006, 02:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
JohnD First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,477 My Photos: (73)	Buy a new rim, then install these bad boys... I hope you appreciate the fact that I didn't just settle for ANY curb feelers - I also took the time to hunt down the Skull Head Curb Feelers. I think the skull motif perfectly compliments the lines of the SKY. Don't you? Attached Thumbnails __________________ First:"BABY"* Silver Pearl 9 May 06* Then:"SPIRIT"* Black Onyx Red Line 25 Oct 06* Check out My Photos!

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JohnD First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,477 My Photos: (73)	You guys crack me up! __________________ First:"BABY"* Silver Pearl 9 May 06* Then:"SPIRIT"* Black Onyx Red Line 25 Oct 06* Check out My Photos!

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Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 429 My Photos: (7)	Instead of all the above mentioned cures.........Let me be the first to say that since the car is slightly bigger than a matchbox..............just learn the size of it and learn to drive WITHOUT hitting the curbs.......... __________________ Bluestone/Redline Order 11/04/06 3000-11/16/06 3300-12/20/06 Delivered 12/28/2006 In the Driveway 12/29/2006 Monsoon/single CD Rear Spoiler Tan/Tan Chrome Auto CLEAR BRA

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12-30-2006, 04:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,125 My Photos: (6)	Don't drive...to the post office Remedy...buy new rims....no need to procrastinate on this thread

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marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,125 My Photos: (6)	chrome is a difficult call...alloy can be done for sure.

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