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BobbiSue · 11-20-2021, 07:25 AM

I smacked a curb pretty good last night. Now I'd like to replace the damaged wheel, but can't seem to find one. Is there someone who can fix it? Preferably in SC?
...Oh, right rear.

ZMEnow · 11-20-2021, 07:39 AM

I am sure there must be some place nearby that does wheel repair. If not just Youtube wheel repair, its a 4 to 5 step process of sanding or wheel grinding followed by a 2000 grit wet sand, and then final painting/clearcoat. Once done you will be the only one that will ever know the difference.

tartagliazl1 · 11-20-2021, 08:06 AM

Contact hawksmotorsports they probably have one in the yard. Plus they are in SC.

HDRDTD · 11-20-2021, 10:07 AM

Note: those wheels new, are not cheap. Last I looked, they were right about $1,000 each from the dealer.

chevy pilot · 11-20-2021, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMEnow

sanding or wheel grinding followed by a 2000 grit wet sand.

Yep.

VChula · 11-20-2021, 08:02 PM

And don't let a wheel repair person tell you that these are painted wheels and try to repair it with filler and matching paint.

The wheel you have is bead blasted (the light silver areas and a little bit in the inner rim barrel) and selectively polished on the spoke flats and rim edges.
The only thing that covers the wheels is a clear powder coating.
(this was confirmed by a GM design engineer)

I too, have rashed a couple of wheels on my ZL1.

One thing I have found is that if the polished areas get damaged, all that is needed to repair is to sand and polish the affected areas without reapplying the clear powder coating.

Because these are forged wheels, the aluminum will not turn to a brownish color like on exposed cast aluminum wheels.
I have repairs that are 5 years old and those spots still look freshly polished
And, my car is not garaged.

HDRDTD · 11-20-2021, 09:12 PM

I got some rash on one of my ZL1 wheels long ago. When I bought my 2013 ZL1 I did purchase a wheel/tire warranty from the dealer.

Good news is I had two rear tire issues and they replaced them both at no cost to me, the warranty covered them.
The bad news, when I asked about the warranty covering the wheel with the rash, they told me that as long as the wheel still holds air, it's not covered.

Perhaps the next time I rub up against the curb, I just need to back up a bit and HIT THE CURB HARD.
(grin)

lbls1 · 11-22-2021, 09:36 AM

A good wheel restorer can fix this curb rash easily and have you on your way. You will need to search google for alloy wheel restorer near your area.

11-20-2021, 07:25 AM	#1
BobbiSue Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 7 View My Garage	What to do? I smacked a curb pretty good last night. Now I'd like to replace the damaged wheel, but can't seem to find one. Is there someone who can fix it? Preferably in SC? ...Oh, right rear. Attached Images

11-20-2021, 08:06 AM	#3
tartagliazl1 Drives: 2013 zl1 vert Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rochester, New york Posts: 949	Contact hawksmotorsports they probably have one in the yard. Plus they are in SC. __________________ 22% lower/ 2.5 upper/ 2” headers/ cat delete/ x-pipe/ 2 gallon x tank/ 100-3 pump/ fic 850/ dsx aux kit/ 103mm throttle body/ RPM 5” intake/ meth kit/ prometh lid injection/FI interchiller/ 160* stat/ ngk-7/ msd wires/ elite catch can/ tsp cam/ Che trunnions/ ported supercharger/ 1/2” lid spacer/ brick mod/BMR toe and trailing arms/ 751hp 757 tq SAE @17.3lb on a loaded dyno.

11-20-2021, 08:02 PM	#6
VChula SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 1996 Z28 SS & 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 799	And don't let a wheel repair person tell you that these are painted wheels and try to repair it with filler and matching paint. The wheel you have is bead blasted (the light silver areas and a little bit in the inner rim barrel) and selectively polished on the spoke flats and rim edges. The only thing that covers the wheels is a clear powder coating. (this was confirmed by a GM design engineer) I too, have rashed a couple of wheels on my ZL1. One thing I have found is that if the polished areas get damaged, all that is needed to repair is to sand and polish the affected areas without reapplying the clear powder coating. Because these are forged wheels, the aluminum will not turn to a brownish color like on exposed cast aluminum wheels. I have repairs that are 5 years old and those spots still look freshly polished And, my car is not garaged. __________________ Vance Chula - 1996 Camaro Z28 SS #1688 2014 Camaro ZL1 Coupe #1956

11-22-2021, 09:36 AM	#8
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	A good wheel restorer can fix this curb rash easily and have you on your way. You will need to search google for alloy wheel restorer near your area. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

11-20-2021, 07:39 AM	#2
ZMEnow Drives: ZL1, 2013, tri-coat-red, manual Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,607	I am sure there must be some place nearby that does wheel repair. If not just Youtube wheel repair, its a 4 to 5 step process of sanding or wheel grinding followed by a 2000 grit wet sand, and then final painting/clearcoat. Once done you will be the only one that will ever know the difference.

11-20-2021, 10:07 AM	#4
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Note: those wheels new, are not cheap. Last I looked, they were right about $1,000 each from the dealer.

11-20-2021, 09:12 PM	#7
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	I got some rash on one of my ZL1 wheels long ago. When I bought my 2013 ZL1 I did purchase a wheel/tire warranty from the dealer. Good news is I had two rear tire issues and they replaced them both at no cost to me, the warranty covered them. The bad news, when I asked about the warranty covering the wheel with the rash, they told me that as long as the wheel still holds air, it's not covered. Perhaps the next time I rub up against the curb, I just need to back up a bit and HIT THE CURB HARD. (grin)