Damage on alloy wheel

fortyfirs · 17-05-2008, 14:30

I have just "kerb" my front left hand wheel on a high kerb ,on the rim its scratched about 2" long . Apart from letting one of the many firms around to do it is there any other way i can do it myself?.
Cheers

Octavia5 · 17-05-2008, 15:25

You can get Alloy Wheel repair kits from Halfords and other motor factors - though it is unlikely you will get as good a repair as the professionals.

If you do a thorough job the repair will only be visible up close, and its a lot cheaper than a refurb.

ednmra · 18-05-2008, 10:16

I've done a few over the years and I'm a bit fussy! The best match for colour I've come across is VW Diamond Silver aerosol from Halfords, followed by their clear lacquer.
Clean wheel very thoroughly [off the car] and lay it horizontally on an old stool or bench.
Filler if necessary in the damage area, sand very smooth with finest wet and dry, mask tyre near the damage area, and use very small, very light coats, letting dry for half an hour or so between coats. Finish off with several light coats of clear lacquer, which also blends the colours in, let dry overnight, then replace.

Works for me - you can't see the repair when it is back on the car.

Burnsey · 19-05-2008, 14:55

Have you checked you don't have an alloy spare wheel.

Was pleasantly surprised after getting a puncture that I had spare alloy in the boot.

ednmra · 19-05-2008, 20:11

Mine was too - even the salesman was surprised. but even so I like to have them all looking good.

You never know when the spare will become your next road wheel!

ishj · 20-05-2008, 10:02

i think all elegancy models come with alloy spares

ednmra · 20-05-2008, 10:47

I got mine June 2005, can't remember what the official spec was back then, but the dealer was expecting a steel spare.

eccleshill · 20-05-2008, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishj

i think all elegancy models come with alloy spares

I think it depends on which wheels are fitted:
My 06 Elegance has standard 16" Vega wheels and an alloy spare.
A mate has an 05 Elegance with the 17" Pegasus and a steel spare.

cheezemonkhai · 20-05-2008, 13:38

Correct 16" comes with a spare alloy, 17" with a steel wheel.

fortyfirs · 21-05-2008, 21:00

Our Elrgance came with alloy spare and as i have just marked one of ours i am loath to put the spare on as it looks so shiney.

17-05-2008, 14:30	#1
fortyfirs Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 94 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Damage on alloy wheel I have just "kerb" my front left hand wheel on a high kerb ,on the rim its scratched about 2" long . Apart from letting one of the many firms around to do it is there any other way i can do it myself?. Cheers

17-05-2008, 15:25	#2
Octavia5 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wellingborough, Northants Posts: 279 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Damage on alloy wheel You can get Alloy Wheel repair kits from Halfords and other motor factors - though it is unlikely you will get as good a repair as the professionals. If you do a thorough job the repair will only be visible up close, and its a lot cheaper than a refurb. __________________ '06 Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI DSG - Diamond Silver

18-05-2008, 10:16	#3
ednmra Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south east Posts: 1,133 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Damage on alloy wheel I've done a few over the years and I'm a bit fussy! The best match for colour I've come across is VW Diamond Silver aerosol from Halfords, followed by their clear lacquer. Clean wheel very thoroughly [off the car] and lay it horizontally on an old stool or bench. Filler if necessary in the damage area, sand very smooth with finest wet and dry, mask tyre near the damage area, and use very small, very light coats, letting dry for half an hour or so between coats. Finish off with several light coats of clear lacquer, which also blends the colours in, let dry overnight, then replace. Works for me - you can't see the repair when it is back on the car.

19-05-2008, 14:55	#4
Burnsey Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: GLASGOW Posts: 253 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Damage on alloy wheel Have you checked you don't have an alloy spare wheel. Was pleasantly surprised after getting a puncture that I had spare alloy in the boot. __________________ Burnsey 1.9 tdi Octy II elegance estate (gone but not forgotten... 2.5v6tdi Superb, MkI Octy 1.6)

19-05-2008, 20:11	#5
ednmra Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south east Posts: 1,133 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Damage on alloy wheel Mine was too - even the salesman was surprised. but even so I like to have them all looking good. You never know when the spare will become your next road wheel!

20-05-2008, 10:02	#6
ishj Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 54 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Damage on alloy wheel i think all elegancy models come with alloy spares __________________ 2008 2.0TDI Octavia Elegance, Black, Xenons, Skoda MFD3 Navigation, Maxi Dot, multifunction steering and OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone (kit supplied and fitted by STU)

20-05-2008, 10:47	#7
ednmra Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south east Posts: 1,133 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Damage on alloy wheel I got mine June 2005, can't remember what the official spec was back then, but the dealer was expecting a steel spare.

20-05-2008, 13:38	#9
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,146 Thanks: 60 Thanked 306 Times in 282 Posts	Re: Damage on alloy wheel Correct 16" comes with a spare alloy, 17" with a steel wheel. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

21-05-2008, 21:00	#10
fortyfirs Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 94 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Damage on alloy wheel Our Elrgance came with alloy spare and as i have just marked one of ours i am loath to put the spare on as it looks so shiney.

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