Wounds

"therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary" (therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary) 04/10/2014 at 23:29 • Filed to: None

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Do you know what really sucks? Chewing up the lips of expensive rims on a car. Do you know what sucks even more? When the rims in question are your brother's and attached to a vehicle he loves but let you borrow out of the kindness of his own heart. Not looking forward to that conversation. Any one know a good repair for curb rash?

Car pictured is different, but the wheels are largely the same.

Big Bubba Ray > therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary 04/10/2014 at 23:32

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AND NO STORY??

therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary > Big Bubba Ray 04/10/2014 at 23:35

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Story is: I parked, was a dip shit and hit the curb with the wheel when pulling away. Epilogue: swearing.

Big Bubba Ray > therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary 04/10/2014 at 23:35

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Ouch. Sorry to hear that man. Hopefully you get it all sorted out.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary 04/10/2014 at 23:45

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failing that, gutter/curb rash is relatively easy to repair. Ask you local mechanics or bodyshop and they'll normally be able to recommend someone

Dsscats > therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary 04/10/2014 at 23:53

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I did that. On my TE37 reps. I nearly cried.

therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary > Big Bubba Ray 04/11/2014 at 00:06

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It's one of those feelings that is all out of proportion with how it affects your life – just shame and anger.

therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary > Dsscats 04/11/2014 at 00:08

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Meant originally in response to you, but my computer fuck Oppo up in strange ways: It's one of those feelings that is all out of proportion with how it affects your life – just shame and anger.

therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 04/11/2014 at 00:09

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Thanks. I'll probably try to get it professionally done as my brother is more particular than these fellows. Hope it's not too much money.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary 04/11/2014 at 00:15

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it depends on the wheel, I had a pair fixed on my car when I bought it for $50 per wheel. They looked factory fresh after that. It was done by a guy in Bowral, NSW Australia. so.. probably not very helpful for you.

DrJohannVegas > therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary 04/11/2014 at 00:16

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Location? Also, are the wheels actually 1552 baskets?

Squid > therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary 04/11/2014 at 00:19

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Check with your local body shops. This incident will serve as a reminder to keep steelies on your car or make sure you stay well and clear from the curb, and never let your girlfriend drive a car with nice wheels on it because the rims will end up scratched to all hell. . . .

therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary > DrJohannVegas 04/11/2014 at 00:22

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On the wheel? The outer lip. And yes, they are.

Dsscats > therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary 04/11/2014 at 00:28

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SUPER shame. Like 5 people looked over and I was just wincing so hard and sinking down in the seat. The worst part is going to assess the damage.

therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary > Squid 04/11/2014 at 00:31

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I'm too absent minded for nice rims. I think I would be as much a danger to shiny things as any theoretical girlfriend.

offroadkarter > therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary 04/11/2014 at 00:33

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Hit up google, find a wheel repair shop in the area with good reviews. Thats the only way, you can't buff this out.

therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary > offroadkarter 04/11/2014 at 00:35

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Very much beyond buffing. It's not pretty.

DrJohannVegas > therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary 04/11/2014 at 01:29

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I meant geographically. I used to know a few places on the East Coast that do wheel repair, even filling and re-polishing as necessary. If the extent of the damage is as bad as you suggest, it might be a good idea to contact 1552 (it's been a while since I was active in the VW scene, but they are, to my recollection, good people) and ask them if they have any suggestions for refinishers. The castings are a specific alloy, and if filling is necessary, then you'll (or whatever shop you choose will) want to know what the material is. Good luck with it!

Also: don't know why I called Snowflakes "baskets"...must be getting old.

Ferrero1911 > Squid 04/11/2014 at 04:32

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If your girlfriend scratches your wheels it's time to find a new girlfriend.

therotaryisdeadlonglivetherotary > DrJohannVegas 04/11/2014 at 18:48

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Yeah, I'm in the wilds of northern British Columbia so I think it may be difficult to fid someone, but I will definitely try contacting 1552 and see what can be found. Thanks.