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ProfArronax · 03-06-2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

that sux, put a thread on here that says Polished 20x9 factory wheel needed, I'm sure you will get plenty of responses.

Good idea - I'll do it. Thanx

ProfArronax · 03-06-2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange Krate

Try Craigslist too.

Believe it or not, I've never been on Craigslist... Might have to give that shot, depending on what the folks at wheel repair place have to say. Thanks for the pointer.

ProfArronax · 03-06-2011, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dragon22

You can also look at wheel repair shops. Often they can repair the wheel a lot cheaper than it can be replaced and it looks as good as new. We have a place up here that I have been sending wheels for years to be repaired. I have sent them Porsche rims with huge chunks missing out of them and when we get them back, you can't tell where the piece was missing.

Hopefully the guys at AWRS wheel repair will be able to help me. As I mentioned in another reply, they're one county over from me in their coverage area, but maybe they'll make the trip.

Gene Culley · 03-06-2011, 07:46 AM

Thanks for the referral. We'd be happy to price you one out. Give us a call or send us an email.

1Camaro2SS · 03-06-2011, 09:09 AM

This problem is part of the blind spot these cars have, especially making that right turn. It's especially easy to run over a curb at night if not careful enough. You should be able to find a new one dirt cheap. People here are buying new rims all the time and selling the originals for peanuts.

cruizin · 03-06-2011, 09:31 AM

I have the same problem.
I called a wheel repair shop and they said it would cost about 180-200 to repair.
I live in Canada so you should also be able to find a shop in the US.

Macrackie · 03-06-2011, 09:40 AM

Try Keystone for wheel repair. We use them here in Wisconsin. I am not sure if they cover your area out west though. We have sent in some really bad wheels and they come back looking great.

SWAT · 03-06-2011, 11:41 AM

Does it look like this? Made me sick when I did it. No worries, got it fixed for $100. Looks brand new, can't tell anything ever happened.

nomadicdogg · 03-06-2011, 11:42 AM

you can find them for about $250 on ebay give or take.

mrh923 · 03-06-2011, 11:01 PM

I had a recent strike on my right rear wheel as well. my heart just sunk. Thankfully, its just the paint (Have the Midnight Silver painted wheels). I ordered the wheel paint and I'll see what I can do with it. About 2 inches. Since yours are the polished alloy, you may be in luck with a cheap fix. I found this thread and it looks promising! Let me know if you decide to give it a go!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ght=wheel+rash

scott53 · 03-07-2011, 06:03 PM

I did the same thing last summer. My dealer hooked me up with a mobile wheel repair guy and it was an $80 fix and I cannot see where the damage was. Way cheaper than a new wheel.

ProfArronax · 03-07-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by scott53

I did the same thing last summer. My dealer hooked me up with a mobile wheel repair guy and it was an $80 fix and I cannot see where the damage was. Way cheaper than a new wheel.

AWRS (http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/) has a technician in the area this coming Friday and he's going to fix it. $100. That's almost $400 cheaper than a new one!

ProfArronax · 03-13-2011, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfArronax

Hopefully the guys at AWRS wheel repair will be able to help me. As I mentioned in another reply, they're one county over from me in their coverage area, but maybe they'll make the trip.

The guy from AWRS called me back and referred me to another AWRS franchise closer to me. Drove over to him and -voilá!- AWESOME REPAIR JOB!

I cannot see the damaged area. These folks really deserve a hand - indeed, a standing ovation.

http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/ $100/wheel. Well worth it considering the GM price of a replacement...
Once again I've got virtually virgin looking wheels. Now to conquer the right-side blind spot!

jamaro2011 · 03-14-2011, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mrh923

I had a recent strike on my right rear wheel as well. my heart just sunk. Thankfully, its just the paint (Have the Midnight Silver painted wheels). I ordered the wheel paint and I'll see what I can do with it. About 2 inches. Since yours are the polished alloy, you may be in luck with a cheap fix. I found this thread and it looks promising! Let me know if you decide to give it a go!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ght=wheel+rash

where did u order the paint from?

03-06-2011, 09:09 AM	#19
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,430 View My Garage	This problem is part of the blind spot these cars have, especially making that right turn. It's especially easy to run over a curb at night if not careful enough. You should be able to find a new one dirt cheap. People here are buying new rims all the time and selling the originals for peanuts. __________________ 432 RWHP 391 RWTQ 12.37 1/4 mile on stock tires

03-06-2011, 11:41 AM	#22
SWAT Drives: 2011 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,708	Does it look like this? Made me sick when I did it. No worries, got it fixed for $100. Looks brand new, can't tell anything ever happened. Attached Images

03-06-2011, 11:01 PM	#24
mrh923 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/M6 Cyber Gray Met. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Navarre, FL/Emerald Coast Posts: 624 View My Garage	I had a recent strike on my right rear wheel as well. my heart just sunk. Thankfully, its just the paint (Have the Midnight Silver painted wheels). I ordered the wheel paint and I'll see what I can do with it. About 2 inches. Since yours are the polished alloy, you may be in luck with a cheap fix. I found this thread and it looks promising! Let me know if you decide to give it a go! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ght=wheel+rash __________________ 2011 1SS/LS3 M6--Vararam CAI-Corsa catback-Dynatech LTs-RX Catch Can-Vmax ported TB-Eibach Springs-Night Fury Camshaft- 486RWHP/458 TQ

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