Gutter scars

[robbiew]

Hi all
Previous owner has managed to gutter scar l/h mags...not too badly, but enough. Can anything be done to repair? Tried local Bob Jane, but they just wanted to sell me a new set of mags...
Any advice appreciated.
Cheers
robbiew

[Alex]

not sure where you are from but I did see an article about fixing rims but they were more bent than gutter rash

http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_107758/article.html

[Benny]

I do'nt know what size of rim you're after, but in many cases, buying brand new rims would cost hardly any more than having old ones repaired.

[robbiew]

Thanks, guys
nothing like that in town here....any idea what a genuine mazda rim is worth?? 2002 model, standard rims
cheers
robbiew

[NMX516]

This will seem a bit vague, but I seem to recall seeing/hearing about a product that you would get from repco or autobahn etc, which can be used to repair minor gutter rash... My understanding was that it was like a metal filler which could then be sanded back to match the profile of the rim, and would give a standard alloy wheel looking finish. Sorry I can't be of more help, but might be worth enquiring at the local car parts type joint.

[PT]

Where are you based robbie?? there is a guy in Brisbane who does good work.

[tjcool]

theres a bloke in Kings park in sydney that does wheel repairs
but around $150 per rim
they weld them then machine them back on a big lathe
they are like havin new rims but pretty expensive as benny said maybe cheaper to get new ones
i had two 17 inch Lensos that needed doing after a gutter jumped out and ran into my car with my girl behind the wheel they were scratched and dented

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