Rim Repair

[BigSquid]

Today I did the idiot thing of grinding my rim on a curb as I went toward a "nicer" parking space. The rim lip of the tire didn't help much, if at all. I was considering doing the repair myself but because of a lack of time, I think I'll have to pay someone to do it. Does anyone know of a good, reliable rim-repair place in Southern California, prefereably in the Orange County area?

[bolobar]

Don't want to hi-jack your post but may I add that a recommendation for San Mateo County would be appreciated as well.

[Loren]

Don't want to hi-jack your post but may I add that a recommendation for San Mateo County would be appreciated as well.

How about Santa Clara?

http://www.wheeltechniques.com/

[BigSquid]

Looking at costs of someone else doing it for upwards of $200 for an 18" rim, I think I'll have to opt to do it myself. But I can't seem to find Wurth products in any retail B&M store. Anyone know where they're found?

[bolobar]

Thanks Loren, that works.

[londoner06]

Big Squid:

For the Wurth line of products try autogeek.net, they have a very quick turnaround. There is a very detailed DIY post here.

Good luck!

Alex

[BigSquid]

Yeah, I saw that NASA DIY a while back, but I just couldn't find the Wurth stuff. I was able to find them at www.goodspeedmotoring.com. Talked to the owner, seems like a cool guy. Bought both the silver paint and the lacquer from him and he gave me a bunch of tips. Also, he's trying out a new Wurth product, similar to the Dupli-Color filler primer. Says that will be on his site in 2 weeks. I'll update to see how it all goes...in the name of saving cash!

[flyingpenguin]

My experience with the Wurth clearcoat is that it starts "absorbing" brake dust. No solution so far. Maybe a harder (epoxy) clearcoat will withstand the harsh brake dust.

Joost

[BigSquid]

Does the dust wipe off or is the resulting coat so soft or porous that the dust gets embedded into the coat and needs to be sanded off?