cmdwedge Member 35 Member For: 21y 1m 18d Gender: Male Location: Canberra, Australia Posted 01/06/04 08:15 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 08:15 AM Hi all,Well I've gone and done it, at low speed I've scratched one of my standard 17" rims. The scratching is only on the very edge and doesn't go up the side of the rim, and isn't deep. Is there such thing as a rim repair service? Or do I just have to deal with the scratch marks?Please tell me that they can be repaired, I'm beside myself with worry.And if there is such a service, can anyone recommend a place in Canberra that can fix them?God I'm stressing out at the moment!!!Helllllp! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11076-can-scratched-rims-be-repaired/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 3m 4d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 01/06/04 08:20 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 08:20 AM Wheel factory in Queanbeyan (may be called Quickfit Qbn now, not 100% sure), repair alloy wheels, they repolished and repainted my Simmons, very very good job. Highly recommend them. They are on Silva Road, off Yass road. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11076-can-scratched-rims-be-repaired/#findComment-129167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdwedge Member 35 Member For: 21y 1m 18d Gender: Male Location: Canberra, Australia Posted 01/06/04 08:27 AM Author Share Posted 01/06/04 08:27 AM Oh thank God! Has anyone had their standard 17" rims scratched, then repaired? Do they come out OK?Thanks man, I'm stressing 50% less now How long does it usually take? Is there paint on my rims, or will they just polish them?Man.. my heart rate slowed down just reading your post ms... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11076-can-scratched-rims-be-repaired/#findComment-129173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigH Member 100 Member For: 22y 4m 6d Location: Canberra Posted 01/06/04 08:32 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 08:32 AM Agree with MS700 take them to what is now Qucik Fit in Queenbeyan.They specialised in this stuff when Ray owned it and I believe that's why QF bought him out.They have a great reputation and team and can pretty much repair almost any damage.Will look like new when they are done.RegardsCraig Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11076-can-scratched-rims-be-repaired/#findComment-129177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 3m 4d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 01/06/04 08:33 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 08:33 AM They specialised in this stuff when Ray owned it and I believe that's why QF bought him out.They have a great reputation and team and can pretty much repair almost any damage.Will look like new when they are done.RegardsCraig What Craig said.They are usually fairly busy (which is a good thing I reckon), call up tomorrow and ask what the turnaround is. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11076-can-scratched-rims-be-repaired/#findComment-129178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdwedge Member 35 Member For: 21y 1m 18d Gender: Male Location: Canberra, Australia Posted 01/06/04 08:40 AM Author Share Posted 01/06/04 08:40 AM Thank you guys. See, every cent that I donated to this forum has paid for itself over and over again.Cheers! I owe you both a beer when this is all over Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11076-can-scratched-rims-be-repaired/#findComment-129182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest den_iel Guests Posted 01/06/04 08:49 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 08:49 AM how do they actually repair the rim? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11076-can-scratched-rims-be-repaired/#findComment-129186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhawk ....Time to lay this fairytale aside...... Donating Members 2,657 Member For: 22y 1m 25d Gender: Male Location: In the Ferry on the River Styx, not getting out just yet! Posted 01/06/04 09:22 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 09:22 AM I would personally leave the rim with them for a day to let the paint cure before I put/get it put back on or you could scratch it again.Any decent spray painter can fix them......no probs. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11076-can-scratched-rims-be-repaired/#findComment-129199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhilH Guests Posted 01/06/04 10:27 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 10:27 AM Agree with the comments about letting them harden, I had one of mine done and the advice was leave it off for 48 hours (before putting the tyre back on - which could cause a new scratch they said), took their advice and the result was excellent. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11076-can-scratched-rims-be-repaired/#findComment-129217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 3m 4d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 01/06/04 10:36 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 10:36 AM This place wont let you take the rim home until its fully dried, it took them nearly 1 week to do my Simmons!They are ultra fussy. Trust me. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11076-can-scratched-rims-be-repaired/#findComment-129221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now