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lumbeardjack · 02-17-2020, 06:12 PM

Dropped my wheel putting it into the truck after I had my winter wheels/tires put on. I have Focal F55s in black and there is a nice scrape with bare metal showing. Once the freezing temps cease I'll be putting them back on but I would like this repaired before then. Should I have these powder coated or take to the web and find a DIY method to fix them?

*Also I do not know how to post pictures on here???

**It's on the middle of the spoke - it's not curb rash

DarkPira7e · 02-17-2020, 07:20 PM

If it's that important to you, try getting them powder coated. Typically costs between 3 and $600 for a set of wheels.

If it were me, I'd sand the scrape down, tape off everything but that spoke, and try spraypaint. Depending on the coating on the wheels you can add clear coat or just leave it matte

Sapphireho · 02-17-2020, 07:49 PM

If it bothers you that much, how much for a new rim?

Mr.ac · 02-17-2020, 09:49 PM

Pics
Till then car is totaled.

Boomerang · 02-18-2020, 03:57 AM

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0uvt97Xn20[/ame]

Grady · 02-18-2020, 08:21 AM

A) paint the wheels yourself.
B) take it to a rim repair shop, drop it off. Come back later and give them your money. Wheel will be fixed.

JD001 · 02-18-2020, 08:59 AM

Rash on the middle finger, sounds painful..

humfrz · 02-18-2020, 11:30 AM

Bubba says …..

toast · 02-18-2020, 11:59 AM

I would not powder coat them. Powdercoating gives you a durable, good looking wheel but if you curb rash it it is almost impossible to match.

I would just start experimenting with paint. If the gouge is deep used JBWeld to fill it, put a good primer on it and then start trying paints.

RToyo86 · 02-18-2020, 01:11 PM

You can take them to a wheel repair shop and they can have them repaired and painted.

DIY approach, some JB weld to fill in the damage. Sand the wheel back into proper shape. Degrease, prime, sand, degrease, tack cloth, paint.

Tcoat · 02-18-2020, 02:04 PM

Hard to guess what I would do without seeing it. https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780

I know how I would fix most damage though.

Available in about 6 shades of "black" from high gloss metallic right down to dead flat.

korhun · 02-18-2020, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Hard to guess what I would do without seeing it. https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780

I know how I would fix most damage though.

Available in about 6 shades of "black" from high gloss metallic right down to dead flat.

I've tried that once

does not last long.

Tcoat · 02-18-2020, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by korhun

I've tried that once

does not last long.

Prep is vital.
Oh and use the enamel not the acrylic.

DarkSunrise · 02-18-2020, 05:51 PM

Ouch I know your pain. On my old STI, I once dropped one of the OEM forged wheels on its face during a tire rotation. There are shops that specialize in wheel repair. I'd go there. If I remember correctly, the cost is only about $100-120. Not too bad for a quality repair. Make sure to check reviews first and see pictures of their work if possible.

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lumbeardjack Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: 2017 Toyota 86 Location: Lancaster Posts: 35 Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	dropped my wheel! Dropped my wheel putting it into the truck after I had my winter wheels/tires put on. I have Focal F55s in black and there is a nice scrape with bare metal showing. Once the freezing temps cease I'll be putting them back on but I would like this repaired before then. Should I have these powder coated or take to the web and find a DIY method to fix them? Also I do not know how to post pictures on here??? *It's on the middle of the spoke - it's not curb rash

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Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,838 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s)	Hard to guess what I would do without seeing it. https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780 I know how I would fix most damage though. Available in about 6 shades of "black" from high gloss metallic right down to dead flat. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

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DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s)	Ouch I know your pain. On my old STI, I once dropped one of the OEM forged wheels on its face during a tire rotation. There are shops that specialize in wheel repair. I'd go there. If I remember correctly, the cost is only about $100-120. Not too bad for a quality repair. Make sure to check reviews first and see pictures of their work if possible. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

02-17-2020, 07:20 PM	#2
DarkPira7e Rust bucket enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2013 Turbo Firestorm FRS Location: Vermont Posts: 4,075 Thanks: 3,338 Thanked 4,226 Times in 2,124 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s)	If it's that important to you, try getting them powder coated. Typically costs between 3 and $600 for a set of wheels. If it were me, I'd sand the scrape down, tape off everything but that spoke, and try spraypaint. Depending on the coating on the wheels you can add clear coat or just leave it matte

02-17-2020, 07:49 PM	#3
Sapphireho Famous Potatoes Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: '15 ultramarine Location: Idaho Posts: 14,052 Thanks: 5,816 Thanked 19,660 Times in 9,250 Posts Mentioned: 163 Post(s)	If it bothers you that much, how much for a new rim?

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JD001 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: UK Posts: 6,270 Thanks: 7,988 Thanked 6,512 Times in 3,646 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s)	Rash on the middle finger, sounds painful..

02-18-2020, 11:59 AM	#9
toast Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 14 BSP Edelbrock BRZ Location: Lon Gisland Posts: 806 Thanks: 113 Thanked 452 Times in 257 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s)	I would not powder coat them. Powdercoating gives you a durable, good looking wheel but if you curb rash it it is almost impossible to match. I would just start experimenting with paint. If the gouge is deep used JBWeld to fill it, put a good primer on it and then start trying paints.

02-18-2020, 01:11 PM	#10
RToyo86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: 17 Asphalt 86 Location: Ottawa Posts: 2,401 Thanks: 1,890 Thanked 2,645 Times in 1,293 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s)	You can take them to a wheel repair shop and they can have them repaired and painted. DIY approach, some JB weld to fill in the damage. Sand the wheel back into proper shape. Degrease, prime, sand, degrease, tack cloth, paint.

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