Chav Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hi there cleaning/correcting gurus - I have kerbed alloys. I dont want to "refurb" them as refurb cost is probably same as getting new wheels. So whats the quickest/easiest way of hiding kerb marks? eg long scratches along the edges of the rims? I guess if I just spray them, that'll help hide the marks - most visible thing is the darker colour they go, rather than the indentations? Or is there a simple "filler" trick too? Wheels are nuvolari style for audi if that helps - what paint do I need for them and from where? and is there a simple filler can be used too? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hello! On Autopia there is a post, i will try to find it later when i get back from work which shows you exactly what to do. You can infact sand the wheel down, fill it with wheel filler. Sand the filler, lay the primer and then lay the silver paint and then lay the clear. A company called Wurth sell the paints here at about £7.99 each. I have a feeling it doesnt look superb but i suspect it looks a lot better then the seriously curbed wheels. I know Einszett also sell a silver wheel paint for top ups. If your alloys get seriosuly damaged and you do not take care of them and keep them sealed or waxed its only a matter of time before they can become damaged even more. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Save your money, time and stress on the DIY route. Take them to a professional. If you you don't prepare wheels properly the paint will flake anyway ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliss Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hi there cleaning/correcting gurus - I have kerbed alloys. I dont want to "refurb" them as refurb cost is probably same as getting new wheels. So whats the quickest/easiest way of hiding kerb marks? eg long scratches along the edges of the rims? I guess if I just spray them, that'll help hide the marks - most visible thing is the darker colour they go, rather than the indentations? Or is there a simple "filler" trick too? Wheels are nuvolari style for audi if that helps - what paint do I need for them and from where? and is there a simple filler can be used too? Thanks!! As per Geoff, have a look here Gizze :http://autopia.org/forum/detailing-articles-videos/80657-repairing-painted-wheel-curb-scratches.html?highlight=alloy+repair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Not very comprehensive I'm afraid. That repair would fail, no doubt. Good advert for Wurth though. There are better products out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Nice find Dibbs! I dident know that one existed, i was reffering to a similar process http://www.autopia.org/forum/click-brag/104941-curb-rash-repair.html right here. This method is quite widely used on many forums with some good results. Doing the whole wheel gives better durability and colour consistancy then doing just a small bit. Like the poster in that thread above says, $40 vs $240! I reckon you could get the stuff here for around £35-£40 and have them done in the weekend. Much better then totally curbed up! General: Why not contribute by sharing what the better method or products are? Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CactusGreen Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 As per Geoff, have a look here Gizze :http://autopia.org/forum/detailing-articles-videos/80657-repairing-painted-wheel-curb-scratches.html?highlight=alloy+repair Did mine from that orignal audiworld post about 3 years back, still look as good as when first done...and they were good then :-) I had spare wheels available to me, so could take the time....they lived in the house for a few weeks :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Simple really. It's my job ! Now I don't mind handing out pointers in the right direction. If you want an A-Z, I'm sorry I wish I could do that for free but folk pay for that priviledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliss Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Not very comprehensive I'm afraid. That repair would fail, no doubt. Good advert for Wurth though. There are better products out there. Ok then, What the better products out there?. An informative contribution would be real nice.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 What is the average price for a wheel refurb these days - £50 a corner? If that's the case you can have all corners smartened up for less price than a small service. That's got to be worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliss Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I agree, particularily if scuffing is evident on a high percentage of the rim..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I did not realise it was so cheap to have them refurbed! What do they acutally do? Drop them in some sort paint stripper so you are back bare at the metal then repaint from there upwards with spray guns etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Pricing very much depends on what neck of the woods you're from. Repairing, basecoating and 2k Lacquering minimal damage i.e. Minor rim scuff, spoke scuff can range between £40 - £55. Full refurbs using the same technique vary up to £85 but that would be top end. Complete stripping down is not necessary for a minor repair. If the wheels are trashed. Send them away. Get them skimmed, stripped and powder coated. You could pay anything from £100 up to £200 per wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 thanks for all the advice chaps. I'm going to try the filler/paint thing from that doc. As for refurbs...typically 50-70 a corner. I can get new wheels for that. Good quality replicas are lighter than OEM, fill the arches more etc. Thats why I've been using them for years. My only problem is that my parking skills are non existent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsmith Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Not many folk are going to spend £200 per wheel I would imagine!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasdrury Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Not many folk are going to spend £200 per wheel I would imagine!?! Having mine stripped, repaired and powder coated in 2 weeks for £293 for 5 wheels.. Chas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted May 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 4 brand new shiney sparkly 18" wheels are under £400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maersk Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Many originals are forged, whereas many reps are pressure die cast. The difference comes when you ding them at speed. one bens the other cracks.................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Many originals are forged, whereas many reps are pressure die cast. The difference comes when you ding them at speed. one bens the other cracks.................................. I guess eitherway they're knackered! How can you be sure replicas are of a suitable standard and strength? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Many originals are forged, whereas many reps are pressure die cast. The difference comes when you ding them at speed. one bens the other cracks.................................. Had a 80mph ding about a year ago. No cracks. Didnt even bend. Paint quality seems just as good. Weight is slightly lighter. So no complaints from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsmith Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 I have some original VW forged alloys on my Golf after searching high and low for the exact size I wanted. You can certainly see the difference, especially once polished, but I still could not warrant £200 a wheel for a refurb irrespective of wanting specific original alloys if I was to ding one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Had a 80mph ding about a year ago. No cracks. Didnt even bend. Paint quality seems just as good. Weight is slightly lighter. So no complaints from me! He meant he had a 70mph ding, officer:grin: Does the price vary on wheel size much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death4hire Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Actually a mate of mine has pretty much the same car as you, he's got original 19" wheels on his though and the difference is quite ponounced if you see the original wheel against the replica. But, that said, the original alloys are ridiculously heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jettadeluxe Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 4 brand new shiney sparkly 18" wheels are under £400. If you are spending less than £400 on a set of 18" rims, then you are certainly living up to your name! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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