DIY Wheel rash/curb repair (33 pictures 3.75mb)
03-06-11, 02:26 AM
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DIY Wheel rash/curb repair (33 pictures 3.75mb)
My Work SC1 wheels were damaged in an accident a few months back. I finally got around to repairing them.
I spent less than 2 hours fixing this wheel. This wheel was mounted on the rear driver-side of the Lexus (as pictured). I am happy with the results of the repair.
Here are the pictures from the accident; that shows how the wheel was affected from the accident.
Here is the damage from the accident.
I spent less than 5 minutes with my angle grinder (w/ 60 grit sanding disc) to remove the metal shards from the damaged portions of the wheel.
I had my friend TIG weld some aluminum to the damaged portions of the wheel.
Welds (before grinding them smooth):
Welds (after grinding them smooth):
After 60 grit angle grinder leveling:
120 grit (dry):
320 grit:
I spent less than 2 hours fixing this wheel. This wheel was mounted on the rear driver-side of the Lexus (as pictured). I am happy with the results of the repair.
Here are the pictures from the accident; that shows how the wheel was affected from the accident.
Here is the damage from the accident.
I spent less than 5 minutes with my angle grinder (w/ 60 grit sanding disc) to remove the metal shards from the damaged portions of the wheel.
I had my friend TIG weld some aluminum to the damaged portions of the wheel.
Welds (before grinding them smooth):
Welds (after grinding them smooth):
After 60 grit angle grinder leveling:
120 grit (dry):
320 grit:
Looks brand new.
