Two of my wheels have a little bit of curb rash done by the previous owner. It's hardly noticeable but because I am thinking about showing the car at events ( when that will be possible) I would like to have them fixed.
Where can I get that done and how much can I expect to pay? Or shall I just replace them?
I'm located in Los Angeles.

Thanks

Terry

 

Refinishing an alloy is $250 CAD each locally. However my father just cleaned up three of his with a file and they look perfect. Maybe post a photo for suggestions?

 

In my neck of the woods there are numerous shops doing alloy wheel repair; most offer mobile service. The guy I use charges $150/wheel for minor curb rash repair. More, of course, if the damage is extensive. I'm sure Los Angeles has many such repair service available to you.

Cheers
DD

 

Terry,

Which wheels do you have on your 1994-1995? If original and depending on the VIN they could be the painted/ powder-coated 5-spokes, or the diamond-cut with lacquer overcoat 5-spokes or 20-spokes.

A good quality job on the diamond-cut wheels will be more expensive than that on the simpler-finished wheels. Have you got any pics?

Paul

 

Thank you, please post a few photos and ask your dad how he did it?
T

 

Thank you for the reply, i have posted a photo.

 

 

Terry,

Great-looking car! It does look as if it has "Cream" interior. You can see the trim code on your VIN plate. (Cream is NDR)

Those wheels are the diamond-cut 5-spokes with painted inserts between the spokes. Make sure when you look for a wheel refurbisher that they have the ability and knowledge to do diamond-cut wheels.

Good luck

Paul

 

There are several wheel refurbishers in the LA area that will come to you. I have used Dr. Wheel in the past and may use them again on my XKR. They charge between $100 -$200 per wheel depending upon the severity of the rash. When I next use them, I'm going to have them take a look at my XJS which has the same wheels you have. By the way, I may well have this done next week or the week after.

 

Thank you Ralpwg, please keep me posted, I would like to get in touch with the person repairing your wheels
Terry

 

Not much to see really...this is a diamond-turned XJR6 wheel that was used on salted roads in the winter. The outermost raised rim (left side of photo) was pretty chewed up from curbs, and salt had gotten under the clear coat everywhere, damaging the surface.

Dad removed the clear coat with furniture stripper, then cleaned up the rim with a flat machinist file. The whole wheel will be polished (bye bye diamond turning) and possibly powder coated.

 

I waited until I could afford to have my diamond cut five spoke refurbished.
it took four or five years and went with Wheels America because of their warrantee.
After six months they started looking worse than when I had them done.
When I brought them back to them they said they didn't cover them.
Don't use those crooks and read your contract.