just wondering how rims are repaired

[SAV_117]

same as title just wondering how rims are repaired like gutter rash and stuff whats involved and whats the general cost.

thanks

[DARK SIDE]

I am not 100% shore about this but I think if the rim is machined finished it cant be repaired (well at least its just not worth it, cost to much)

[Zuicider]

bog the rims and paint them white *points at social*

[SAV_117]

yeah i thought it was machined i just said repaired cause it covered everything anyone eva had this done?

[Pub247]

depends on what the damage is and what type of rims lips can be rerolled if they have dents. Some rims can be widened and offset changed i know that doesnt cost much about $50 per wheel. Ive even seen a amg alloy rim been welded but i know i wouldnt do that

[SAV_117]

does anyone know how much machineing costs and where in adelaide they do it

[mofo sixx]

i restored my 17" alloys over xmas, they came up really good,

basically what did was this
1)had the tyres removed (which isnt necessary you can tape them up) & do the restore with your rubber still on the rim & in fact i would recommend doing this because you will save yourself about $80 in getting the rubber removed and refitted (thats $20 a wheel $10 to remove & $10 to refit) - i removed the rubber off the 2 front ones and did the 2 back ones with the rubber on, much of a muchness really. but easier with the rubber off but not much
2) i got some 400,800,1200,1500,2000 wet and dry, probably 2 sheets of each
3) use the course stuff to smooth down any really rough areas & get the surface nice and even, then tidy it up with the finer stuff,
4) when you have sanded out all of the scratches etc, wash down with clean water and dry your wheels
5) time to under coat with an etch primer ($15 a can, for 4 wheels probably need 2 cans)
6) when your primer has dried, sand it back with your 1200 or 1500 wet & dry until its a nice smooth finish
7)wash your wheels down & dry off to ensure a nice clean surface your now ready to paint
i used VHT wheel paint (silver) but you can use any acrylic paint if you want a different colour.
but i would estimate 3 cans (3 coats each wheel)for 4 wheels

all it it took me just over 2 days and cost me ~$100 and the wheels look as good as new

if you get any runs when painting, use your 2000 wet and dry to sand back the run (when dry) and go again,

well worth it imo, my wheels were in reallly poor condition & they came up looking really good

[deviot]

Would u be able to post a pic of what it looks like now because I'm really interested in doing something like this to my wheels.

[mofo sixx]

Would u be able to post a pic of what it looks like now because I'm really interested in doing something like this to my wheels.

yea no worries i took photos from start to end, i will post them up later when kids are in bed

[greenacc]

is this how its done if u get it done professionally ? i thought they would have to add metal to badly damaged areas by welding and then grind it smooth ?

[mofo sixx]

is this how its done if u get it done professionally ? i thought they would have to add metal to badly damaged areas by welding and then grind it smooth ?

think so mate, if your wheels are painted alloy,

if they are chrome or brushed alloy its a different story, but your typical greyish silver alloys are painted

[mofo sixx]

first pic is how they were

second is after sanding out all the chips/gutter marks etc and painting with an etch primer

3rd after sanding again and painting with undercoat

4th is after sanding again painting

[davway]

i thought they would have to add metal to badly damaged areas by welding and then grind it smooth ?

that is how its done professionally.
alloy wheels are not painted, they are clear coated to protect the finish of the rim - thats the only "paint" that goes on alloys.
some alloys are finished without clear coating as well.

flat spots are heated and rolled in most cases.
missing chunks are filled and ground.
cracks are welded and ground.

[mofo sixx]

that is how its done professionally.
alloy wheels are not painted, they are clear coated to protect the finish of the rim - thats the only "paint" that goes on alloys.
some alloys are finished without clear coating as well.

flat spots are heated and rolled in most cases.
missing chunks are filled and ground.
cracks are welded and ground.

thats not true mate,

trust me alloys are painted from new, if you dont blv me,

put some paint stripper on em and see if that takes them back to the bare metal

[s1knt]

this is what im gonna try when i get off my ass. Repairing Damaged Alloy Wheels Repairing Scratched Alloy Wheels & Rim Damage | How-to Guide

[mofo sixx]

this is what im gonna try when i get off my ass. Repairing Damaged Alloy Wheels Repairing Scratched Alloy Wheels & Rim Damage | How-to Guide

thats the exact guide i followed mate

very helpful