Curb Rash-Repair Or Replace Rim?

Tyrolblue67 · 04-22-2023, 06:35 AM

I have a minor bit of curb rash on my front factory (non 1LE) rim.
About 1 inch long. Not deep.
Would a repair and paint hurt the integrity of the forged wheel? Or should I bite the bullet and get a new rim?
Anyone have experience getting their rim repaired? Did it look decent?
Damn Michigan pot holes!
Thanks,
Tyrolblue67

2023_ZL1-AUTO · 04-22-2023, 07:20 AM

I did the same once. I repaired my BMW M5 rear rim, hit a street curb drain. Then bought a new rim 3 months later. I could always see the repair and it stuck out to me like a sore thumb. Maybe the company that repaired thee rim didn't do a great job, but once i got the new rim. My stress was over!

bompas · 04-22-2023, 07:26 AM

I had curb rash once 6 in long had it repaired for $300 looks like new 3 years ago

LT4Greg · 04-22-2023, 07:59 AM

I had curb rash repair done on 2 of my wheels several years ago and you still can’t see where the repairs were done. Find a reputable company or individual that has a high rating for alloy wheel repair by doing a web search in your area or talk to some car dealerships there about who they use.

JSH · 04-22-2023, 08:21 AM

I scraped my right front wheel two weeks after it was delivered. I touched it up with black spray paint and haven't thought about it since.

302crossram · 04-22-2023, 08:32 AM

depends on the damage ,
in your case get a set of Apex wheels group buy

CW3SF · 04-22-2023, 09:19 AM

I have 2 complete sets of oem 20” wheels with SC3 tires on them. No curb rash on any of them. I’d sell a set if any of you guys need replacements. But I won’t break up a set.

DangerZL1 · 04-22-2023, 05:37 PM

Rim is $1000 new. I didn’t have any luck with a repair shop being able to match the gray powder coat. If it was black. It would be an easy repair.

Tyrolblue67 · 04-22-2023, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangerZL1

Rim is $1000 new. I didn’t have any luck with a repair shop being able to match the gray powder coat. If it was black. It would be an easy repair.

Decided to take the plunge today. I ordered a new front rim from GM.
Ordered it online thru a local dealership.
About $750 after turning in the core.
Local rim repairs range $125-$150.
Along with a new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tire.
That is one expensive pot hole.
Thanks for all the feedback.
Tyrolblue67

GXP08jrf · 04-22-2023, 07:44 PM

I've had decent luck with Detroit Wheel & Tire (sorry for the non-sponsor plug) refinishing some machine-face forged wheels on one of my previous vehicles. I'd give them a call and see what they can do.

If nothing else you'll have a "spare" if the pothole strikes again

Fish-man · 11-06-2023, 08:22 PM

OP: please share the names of the shops you called for quotes. Thanks!

*radz28* · 11-07-2023, 07:07 AM

The problem, to my understanding and with my experience, is the color match. It's a pretty common isssue.

Heck - you're still not guaranteed a good match with a new OEM wheel...

SomeGeoffGuy · 11-07-2023, 08:39 AM

Try Weld Craft in Livonia. I am not 100% sure they fix curb rash - they definitely do not paint or coat wheels. I had a lease truck that hit a giant pot hole, causing a one inch dent in the rim along the seal. They straightened it out and made it look new. They do amazing work.

-Geoff

04-22-2023, 06:35 AM	#1
Tyrolblue67 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Motor City Posts: 234	Curb Rash-Repair Or Replace Rim? I have a minor bit of curb rash on my front factory (non 1LE) rim. About 1 inch long. Not deep. Would a repair and paint hurt the integrity of the forged wheel? Or should I bite the bullet and get a new rim? Anyone have experience getting their rim repaired? Did it look decent? Damn Michigan pot holes! Thanks, Tyrolblue67 Attached Images

04-22-2023, 07:59 AM	#4
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,875	I had curb rash repair done on 2 of my wheels several years ago and you still can’t see where the repairs were done. Find a reputable company or individual that has a high rating for alloy wheel repair by doing a web search in your area or talk to some car dealerships there about who they use. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

04-22-2023, 08:21 AM	#5
JSH Drives: '20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Mile High Posts: 4,195	I scraped my right front wheel two weeks after it was delivered. I touched it up with black spray paint and haven't thought about it since. __________________ 2020 ZL1LE A10. LME LT4 390 short block, LME CID Heads, Kong E2650, FBO. 15" conversion, MT ET Street R 325/15. 100 octane: 1045hp/1055tq. 100 octane + Meth (1x10+): 1117 hp/1067 tq

04-22-2023, 07:44 PM	#10
GXP08jrf Drives: 2016 1LT 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Midwest Posts: 184	DW&T I've had decent luck with Detroit Wheel & Tire (sorry for the non-sponsor plug) refinishing some machine-face forged wheels on one of my previous vehicles. I'd give them a call and see what they can do. If nothing else you'll have a "spare" if the pothole strikes again

11-07-2023, 07:07 AM	#12
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,855 View My Garage	The problem, to my understanding and with my experience, is the color match. It's a pretty common isssue. Heck - you're still not guaranteed a good match with a new OEM wheel... __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

04-22-2023, 07:20 AM	#2
2023_ZL1-AUTO Drives: 2023 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,287	I did the same once. I repaired my BMW M5 rear rim, hit a street curb drain. Then bought a new rim 3 months later. I could always see the repair and it stuck out to me like a sore thumb. Maybe the company that repaired thee rim didn't do a great job, but once i got the new rim. My stress was over!

04-22-2023, 07:26 AM	#3
bompas Drives: 2018 camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: pepin,wi Posts: 14	I had curb rash once 6 in long had it repaired for $300 looks like new 3 years ago

04-22-2023, 08:32 AM	#6
302crossram Drives: 2023 Sharkskin 2SS Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: NWFL Posts: 760	depends on the damage , in your case get a set of Apex wheels group buy

04-22-2023, 09:19 AM	#7
CW3SF Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,276 View My Garage	I have 2 complete sets of oem 20” wheels with SC3 tires on them. No curb rash on any of them. I’d sell a set if any of you guys need replacements. But I won’t break up a set.

04-22-2023, 05:37 PM	#8
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	Rim is $1000 new. I didn’t have any luck with a repair shop being able to match the gray powder coat. If it was black. It would be an easy repair.

11-06-2023, 08:22 PM	#11
Fish-man Drives: too many to say! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 1,016	OP: please share the names of the shops you called for quotes. Thanks!

11-07-2023, 08:39 AM	#13
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,202	Try Weld Craft in Livonia. I am not 100% sure they fix curb rash - they definitely do not paint or coat wheels. I had a lease truck that hit a giant pot hole, causing a one inch dent in the rim along the seal. They straightened it out and made it look new. They do amazing work. -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

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