[Z06] Curb Rash?
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: O'Fallon Illinois
Curb Rash?
I'm looking at a 2004 Z that's for sale.
Two of the wheels have moderate curb rash on the outer lip.
Anyone have any success fixing this?
I was thinking maybe taking the tire off, filing down the rash, fine sanding the lip, repainting the lip, remount and rebalance.
Anyone done this?
Thanks.
Two of the wheels have moderate curb rash on the outer lip.
Anyone have any success fixing this?
I was thinking maybe taking the tire off, filing down the rash, fine sanding the lip, repainting the lip, remount and rebalance.
Anyone done this?
Thanks.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Nov 2007
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I wouldnt do it yourself. There are plenty of wheel reconditioning places around that will fix those wheels for about 120 a piece. They will assure your wheels are still true and you will end up w/ a factory looking finish.
Burning Brakes
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Pro
Joined: May 2005
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From: St Aug, FL
I've fixed 2 of my wheels that had curb rash and they not only came out perfect but balanced out with only .5 ounces needed on one and .25 ounces on the other
Luckily only one wheel had scratches in the metal while the other only had the paint messed up. The key thing for me was taking my time and checking my progress to make sure that I didn't sand off more than what was needed.
The only issue is painting. If you want them to match the other 2 wheels that aren't damaged you will probably need to send them off or find someone local who can get not only the color to match but also the "look" of the paint job.
Luckily only one wheel had scratches in the metal while the other only had the paint messed up. The key thing for me was taking my time and checking my progress to make sure that I didn't sand off more than what was needed.
The only issue is painting. If you want them to match the other 2 wheels that aren't damaged you will probably need to send them off or find someone local who can get not only the color to match but also the "look" of the paint job.
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