Curb rash repair?

**Tsyndr** · 08-03-2008 08:10 PM

Anyone know of a good/well priced place to repair some serious curb rash? I scraped the hell out of one of my wheels today and it's killing me. I looked at that DIY tech article already.. doesn't seem like something I could pull off, plus the materials look to be about $50-70 anyway.

OR

Anyone got a spare 18" VMR RS4 rep wheel? =)

**3ohAvant** · 08-05-2008 03:03 AM

is this what you rashed up:18" VMR RS4 rep?

or was it a different kind of wheel?

the usual places apply. wheels america, wheel techniques. etc

**Tsyndr** · 08-05-2008 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by 3ohAvant

is this what you rashed up:18" VMR RS4 rep?

or was it a different kind of wheel?

the usual places apply. wheels america, wheel techniques. etc

Yup that's what I rashed up, I almost wonder if I should just buy a single wheel. I'll look into Wheels America and Wheel techniques.. any more? Any idea how long it takes them to repair a wheel?

**2BblkAudis** · 08-05-2008 04:11 PM

if you drop off the wheel at wheel techniques in the south bay you should be able to pick it up in about two to three days and it'll run you around $150-175.

**brauhaus313** · 08-05-2008 05:29 PM

Wheels America in Hayward has a one day turnaround. Price is $150. For reps though, I'd just buy another wheel and be done with it and keep the rashed one as a spare, or garden hose reel, or something. A single replica can be had for less than $200 right?

**wheresjim** · 08-05-2008 06:22 PM

I was watching this with interest because I curbed one of My RS6 reps this past weekend, but I can get a new one on eBay for like $127, so I guess I'll just to the DIY for now.

**3ohAvant** · 08-07-2008 04:06 AM

i'd DIY, or just buy a new one. use the rashed one as a full size spare.

**xqwizit** · 08-18-2008 10:50 PM

Don't go to any of those places that charge more than $100. If you are up in SF at all, go to Rolling Stock. Yes, it's ghetto but apparently their wheel repair guy knows his stuff. Just look it up on Yelp.

**andre5** · 08-19-2008 07:47 PM

Audi of Oakland has a mobile vendor at the dealership once or twice a week. My friend had his '05 Porsche Carrera wheels fixed at a cost of $100 per wheel. They don't remove the tire from the wheel when they do the repairs.

Ask Service Advisor Vince Fernandez for more info. Tell him Andre referred you.

**Daddy MO** · 08-19-2008 09:14 PM

If your from the East Bay I would get your a$$ over to "Rite Way" in Walnut Creek!!!

**FlyingGuy** · 08-19-2008 09:43 PM

NASA Racers guide to wheel repair

its kool, im in the process right now. just my .02

**Tsyndr** · 08-19-2008 11:07 PM

Where did you get all the materials and how much did it cost you?

Thanks!

**FlyingGuy** · 08-19-2008 11:14 PM

i got 2 cans brake cleaner (as opposed to paint thinner, cleans awesome...careful though) 2 cans of paint, bondo putty, 4 pack assorted sandpaper (had like a 220, 400, 800 i think) some masking tape. forgot primer...

30 bux and change at Autozone. get in the zone.