Kerbed Alloy Repair (Calibre Motion Black)

[NathanRhodes]

Yesterday I kerbed both my alloys on the left hand side, I was just wondering how much roughly it cost to get them repaired and what would need done to them, or if there's any repair kits I could use to do it myself, cheers. I've included pictures of them so you can see. They are 'Calibre motion black ET38 17" * 7"'

 

[Burnerman]

For a professional repair, it's tyre off and £60 approx to a body shop.....however, a mobile operator or Chips Away people may bit a bit cheaper.
John

 

[honda]

I use a filler called Isopon Metalik which is used for filling metal. After mixing as per the instructions this is applied to the damage and left to set. When set hard it is carefully sanded down with fine "wet and dry" to blend in smooth with the rim. The downside is that, as it dries a grey colour, you would then have to colour match it to your wheel. If your car is your pride and joy then a professional repair is your best option but I've achieved some good results doing my own.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Aye as mentioned pay £60 or thereabouts each for a proper repair and oven bake, anything else is destined to fail.

 

[JohnD]

with the damage being on the edge, and the wheels black, you have the chance of a reasonable-looking DIY repair. If it's an older car, that might be enough. The red stripe distracts the eye.

A bit of tyre dressing would make just as much impact on smartening the car.

 

[Burnerman]

Just trying to guess which car it is.....French? 4 stud wheels, drums at the back, Lucas fronts. Anyone?
John