Wheel Stuff ...

[soulsea]

Hi folks,

So as some of you know I am putting the ol' girl back to oem.

Next to go will be the 24" Enkeis which I soon want to put up for sale.

However, over the last couple of months I've been the unsuspecting victim of the seldom spotted but well documented 'leaping curbs' which have attacked me out of the blue.

Resulting in this shameful state:

Two of the scuffs are on one wheel, the other on another ... two wheels have to date been spared from the evil curbs.

Now my questions for anyone who might know are the following:

1. Is it possible to repair these marks and how much would it cost?

2. Should I repair them myself then sell them or just discount the sale price accordingly in case someone wants heavily discounted beautiful rims and doesn't care about the scuffs?

Keep in mind that as bad as they look in the above pics, in RL you have to stand really up close to even notice.

Anyhoot, thanks in advance for any any help, input, and/or suggestions.

Cheers!

 

[felixgun]

Taking the rim off to even fix it will be a cost. For some odd reason most places don't fix chrome aftermarket rims (most just want to do non chrome factory).. maybe it's just my area... bc i've called several places and they all told me that.

 

[07Burb]

If you're planning on selling anyway I'd just sell them "as-is" as it won't be worth your money to repair them then sell them as you'll never recoup your costs to do so Especially if the blemishes are truly minor enough to not be noticed unless you're real close to the rim.

 

[soulsea]

What I am considering doing is keep 'em, have 'em sand or bead blasted, fix the little scuffs, and powdercoat them to match the truck ...

Much inspirational ...

 

[07Burb]

I have seen and heard of companies that does fix scuffs like that but I don't have any links handy nor can I remember their names If you're wanting to keep them then I'd Google "wheel repair" or something and see if you can't locate a company in your area for that. I have no idea what it costs, though.

 

[felixgun]

What I am considering doing is keep 'em, have 'em sand or bead blasted, fix the little scuffs, and powdercoat them to match the truck ...

Much inspirational ...

Ahh the murdered out all black look huh? Interesting. Such beautiful chrome rims though... guess the OEM 22 idea is out the window?

 

[soulsea]

Ahh the murdered out all black look huh? Interesting. Such beautiful chrome rims though... guess the OEM 22 idea is out the window?

No it's not out ... but I'm not going to give these away on the cheap either just because of a couple of scuffs. So I am investigating the cost and feasibility of repair, and thinking out loud about alternative courses of action.

It's all up in the air right now so I'm trying to inform myself before I make a final decision.

 

[07Burb]

You might even be able to fix the wheel and keep them chrome and might be cheaper since you'll have to do two wheels as opposed to going all 4 with the black wheel option

 

[soulsea]

You might even be able to fix the wheel and keep them chrome and might be cheaper since you'll have to do two wheels as opposed to going all 4 with the black wheel option

How bout black on the left chrome on the right?
No one will ever tell.

 

[B.G.]

I say get the sandblasted then pc them black OEM wheels or for weenies

 

[07Burb]

I say get the sandblasted then pc them black OEM wheels or for weenies

Take that back!!!

 

[B.G.]

Im only kidding.. But i wouldnt substitute unique aftermarket wheels for an OEM set...

 

[07Burb]

yeah, for me it all depends there are a few OEMs that I do like a lot. My current 17's NOT being one of them

 

[felixgun]

I say get the sandblasted then pc them black OEM wheels or for weenies

Really? What kind of wheels do you have so I can NOT be a 'weenie'?

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Im only kidding.. But i wouldnt substitute unique aftermarket wheels for an OEM set...

I think you underestimate GM made OEM part's. A lot of after market 22's are cheaper and not as well made as the GM accessories that were built for these vehicles and can STILL be unique. And btw I tried the after market route and switched back to oem.

 

[B.G.]

Really? What kind of wheels do you have so I can NOT be a 'weenie'?

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I think you underestimate GM made OEM part's. A lot of after market 22's are cheaper and not as well made as the GM accessories that were built for these vehicles and can STILL be unique. And btw I tried the after market route and switched back to oem.

Im still riding on my stock hybrid rims.. I have a set of 24" 3 piece &Swiss wheels in my garage. I need to get some rubber, but I want to lower my truck first. Looking to do so within the next month for sure.... Im not gonna lie, there are a few 22" stock wheels that I would rock!

 

[DTAILS]

Have the lips PC'd black to match the truck and leave the centers chrome ......

 

[soulsea]

Have the lips PC'd black to match the truck and leave the centers chrome ......

Do you think they can they sand/fix the lips so that there's no dents before they pc them?

 

[DTAILS]

Do you think they can they sand/fix the lips so that there's no dents before they pc them?

They could sand blast the finish and pc without worry. The thing with fixing chrome is that to do it right the damaged areas should be redipped and chrome plated anew.

Not sure what you have out in DC, but we have a company here that refinishes and repairs ANY type of wheel for $125 per. Guarantees for a lifetime against paint chipping and will even fix bends within the barrels of any wheel.

There should be someone in your area offering the same service, I'm sure.

Thanks btw for the PM ........ looking forward to the delivery.

 

[soulsea]

Thanks for the help D, I will try to find a shop locally that does this.

Unless of course you're in the market for a sweet rim/tire package deal.

 

[edgaranah1]

Had 22s on my 07 charger with one wheel with a 2" scuff cost me 240 to fix it did a great job on it guaranteed 4 life. The company is out here in cali though.