Backed out of a parking space. Didn't pay attention to how far the curb alongside me stuck out and GRINDDDDDD!!!!. I didn't want to look. Now, I have a previously PRISTINE wheel with about 6" of rash along the edge. Is it worth dealing with? If so, are there decent DIY procedures/kits or should I engage a pro? Cost?

 

I'd say leave it if its not too noticeable...its bound to happen

 

your probably looking at around 100-150 to fix. If it is oem 18 just buy one off of ebay. about the same price.

 

Time for new mooncakes....problem solved.

 

Time for some AME/JP/Fab/Volk/Wald/Weds

 

I'll look at it this weekend. Probably hit it with some emery cloth and call it a day. Sure pisses me off when I do something clumsy like this. The profile of these wheels seem to line up perfectly with the tops of curbs. I guess it could have been worse . . .

 

there's a pretty good dyi here for curb rash. If I remember correctly, toyota/lexus tungsten pearl touch up paint after some/wet sand.

 

Thanks. I'll try to find it and give it a shot.

 

no point in repairing stock rims... just keep them as is... chances are u will get more curb rash

 

Just hit it with some fine 400/600 wet/dry sandpaper to knock off the sharp edges, and call it a day. It won't be the first, or last time you probably curb it. If you have liquid graphite wheels this works particularly well. If you have the earlier silver painted wheels, not so good.

 

I need to try some of that dyi with TP touch up paint.