well it finally happened to me and im really pissed... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ryan87mets · 05-13-2015, 09:10 AM

so last night I was stopping at hannafords to pick up some burgers and as im turning in the parking lot my window was open and it was pretty windy, something flew into my eye so immediately I start to rub it as im turning. well I didn't turn wide enough and smashed the curb.... heres the damage. if anyone has advice on how to fix this please help me out

'14-ELLIE · 05-13-2015, 09:45 AM

That's a huge bummer! Being paranoid about curbing nice wheels is extremely annoying, but something we are fine dealing with.

I've curbed a wheel or two myself. If you google 'mobile wheel repair', you should find something. Depending on where you live, $100-$150 is typical. Based on the photo, they can bring it back to looking brand new, no problem (doesn't look like a crack or bend).

Good luck!

snarky · 05-13-2015, 11:02 AM

I've done that twice at bank drive-thrus. I bought flat and gloss black touch up at auto zone. And a king size sharpie. Can't see it now unless you know it's there AND you look for it. Way better than that eyesore curb rash. I couldn't deal with that white scrape staring at me.

richard200593 · 05-13-2015, 08:18 PM

Are those factory reproductions or oem? If factory reproductions email Doug tell him what happened he gave me an amazing deal on a replacement wheel it was a few dollars cheaper than what getting it repaired professionally would have cost

Dropspeed · 05-15-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by richard200593

Are those factory reproductions or oem? If factory reproductions email Doug tell him what happened he gave me an amazing deal on a replacement wheel it was a few dollars cheaper than what getting it repaired professionally would have cost

That is not a real/OEM ZL1 wheel, that is a fake one. The OEM wheel has the spokes that are further apart connecting on the lip. The fake ones connect the closer spokes on the lip, that can be seen where it is damaged

Ryan87mets · 05-15-2015, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dropspeed

That is not a real/OEM ZL1 wheel, that is a fake one. The OEM wheel has the spokes that are further apart connecting on the lip. The fake ones connect the closer spokes on the lip, that can be seen where it is damaged

but I cant afford the real oem ones or id have them

ChrisBlair · 05-15-2015, 05:02 PM

Carefully, oh so carefully trim the damaged area of spots higher than the wheel surface, be it with sand paper or file. You'll use a dremel of course...slippery slope with that tool, be careful. Mask the areas you don't want damaged, that thing will go rogue on you.

Then fill the damage with paint. Satin black paint marker may do it. Do it little by little don't try to do it all at once. Six or seven applications. Let it fully dry between each application.

Then polish.

Avenging Orange · 05-15-2015, 05:33 PM

Real simple. ....sand n paint.

Trip · 05-15-2015, 06:00 PM

You're not alone, I did this to my OEM back passenger wheel TWICE. I have this bitch of a curb that I have to turn around to get into my garage. The front wheel clears but the back one swings in further. First time it happened went over the curb, second time side swiped it. I'll be doing some repairs too, mine looks worse than yours, edge looks the same but got up on the spokes a little too.

Dropspeed · 05-15-2015, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan87mets

but I cant afford the real oem ones or id have them

Wasn't a knock, he asked if it was OEM or not and I was describing the difference.

ChrisBlair · 05-16-2015, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Real simple. ....sand n paint.

Interior latex is OK?

We could simplify more:

"fix"

Rudy@Tirerack · 05-19-2015, 09:46 AM

I have this happen to me in the past and it stinks. Sorry to hear. Good luck in having it repaired.

05-13-2015, 09:10 AM	#1
Ryan87mets Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 303	well it finally happened to me and im really pissed... so last night I was stopping at hannafords to pick up some burgers and as im turning in the parking lot my window was open and it was pretty windy, something flew into my eye so immediately I start to rub it as im turning. well I didn't turn wide enough and smashed the curb.... heres the damage. if anyone has advice on how to fix this please help me out Attached Images

05-13-2015, 11:02 AM	#3
snarky ultracrepidarianism Drives: '14 1SS/RS/1LE/NPP '18 Accord Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: where folks drive like shit Posts: 1,297	I've done that twice at bank drive-thrus. I bought flat and gloss black touch up at auto zone. And a king size sharpie. Can't see it now unless you know it's there AND you look for it. Way better than that eyesore curb rash. I couldn't deal with that white scrape staring at me. __________________

05-13-2015, 08:18 PM	#4
richard200593 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 887 View My Garage	Are those factory reproductions or oem? If factory reproductions email Doug tell him what happened he gave me an amazing deal on a replacement wheel it was a few dollars cheaper than what getting it repaired professionally would have cost __________________ Performance: mrt v2.0 exhaust/CAI Intake Cosmetic: Zl1 factory Reproduction wheels Bmr 1.2/1.4 springs/Oracle plasma drl lights, footwell ambient lighting, 45th Gobo lights Audio: Memphis pr600 amp/Fosgate 12" t0 sub/******* stealth box

05-15-2015, 05:02 PM	#7
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Carefully, oh so carefully trim the damaged area of spots higher than the wheel surface, be it with sand paper or file. You'll use a dremel of course...slippery slope with that tool, be careful. Mask the areas you don't want damaged, that thing will go rogue on you. Then fill the damage with paint. Satin black paint marker may do it. Do it little by little don't try to do it all at once. Six or seven applications. Let it fully dry between each application. Then polish. __________________

05-15-2015, 05:33 PM	#8
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Real simple. ....sand n paint. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

05-13-2015, 09:45 AM	#2
'14-ELLIE Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 331	That's a huge bummer! Being paranoid about curbing nice wheels is extremely annoying, but something we are fine dealing with. I've curbed a wheel or two myself. If you google 'mobile wheel repair', you should find something. Depending on where you live, $100-$150 is typical. Based on the photo, they can bring it back to looking brand new, no problem (doesn't look like a crack or bend). Good luck!

05-15-2015, 06:00 PM	#9
Trip Drives: 2015 White RS 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 254 View My Garage	You're not alone, I did this to my OEM back passenger wheel TWICE. I have this bitch of a curb that I have to turn around to get into my garage. The front wheel clears but the back one swings in further. First time it happened went over the curb, second time side swiped it. I'll be doing some repairs too, mine looks worse than yours, edge looks the same but got up on the spokes a little too. __________________

05-19-2015, 09:46 AM	#12
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	I have this happen to me in the past and it stinks. Sorry to hear. Good luck in having it repaired.