How Do I Repair A Curbed Wheel?
As you drive along, you shouldn’t be hearing any noise beyond the music of your radio or the wind rushing past your windows. If you should, unfortunately, misjudge a turn or struggle with a parking maneuver, and hear the terrible grating of your expensive alloy wheels scraping against the curb, you can’t help but cringe. If you find your wheel has curb rash, never fear! Our Torrance Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM service department is here with some tips and tricks on how to repair a curbed wheel.
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More and more vehicles are moving from steel wheels to all-aluminum or aluminum alloy wheels, which means repairs come easier and easier. Our service department is happy to complete this repair for you, but if you feel you can do it yourself, we’re happy to provide the tools required to ensure you do so correctly.
DIY kits are available for this particular repair. The process to repair a curbed wheel isn’t totally simple, but it can be done. Here’s how:
- Remove all dirt, paint, and protective finishes.
- Sand down the damaged area, patch it with filler, and sand or buff it to a smooth finish to remove scratches.
- Prime the damaged area, paint it to match the original finish, and top it with a clear-coat finish.
Unfortunately, if you curb your wheel hard enough, it can be damaged beyond the surface. If that is the case, you’ll need one of our certified service technicians to fix your wheel straight away. If you find you curb your wheels often, there are tires designed to protect rims available. Rim protectors, flange shields, or scuff guards protect the wheels from curbs and even some potholes.
If you have any more questions on how to repair a curbed wheel or want to schedule service, don’t hesitate to contact us at our Torrance Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM dealership today. We’ll be happy to help.
