I was going through a wash, this morning and must have hit the side tubing (the ones that guide the car).

Anyway, two of my rims have some scratches and dents on them. I am very disappointed. Is it possible to fix them, or do they have to be replaced?

They are 18 " non-chrome alloy with some kind of protective layer. They came as a part of l-tuned package and are called "Salina," on the l-tuned web site. I wonder how much these two rims will run me, new.

Thanks.

Hi,

Those rims are somewhat expensive to buy separately. I think in a package they cost 2105 for all four rims and tires. However, as separate pieces, I believe I was quoted around 2200 for just the set of rims - which is about 550 a piece. There are a variety of wheel repair centers that can repair the rims for less than a hundred bucks each however, you have to take the tires off and ship the rims to the place which is a big hassle. Plus, if you don't have extra rims, you cannot drive the car. You can do one rim at a time but the turnaround takes months...

If you live in So Cal I have a great recommendation for a wheel repair shop. I have bent many a rim with potholes in the street and they have fixed it like new for 40 bucks! Once again, you would have to take the tires off at a tire shop and just deliver the rims to them for work. Turnaround time is 1-2 days. Let me know if you want the reference. Hope this helps...Sorry to hear about the scratches.

brent,

do you still need the bilsteins? just wondering

Heh Heh...I will need you in about a month or so. I was scoping out future mod acquisitions. You are in my catalog of contacts for the Bilstein's. I am spreading all the mods out over the next few months so as to not incur the wrath of my wife. This month's special is rims & tires, and Win Racing spoiler. Next month, suspension, and the month after that...Exhaust and intake/ECU.

Brent

nice plan, that is the way to go without incurring suspicion

BLiu,

I would be interested in that wheel shop that you go to. Please send me some email with the info, Thanks in advance!

Blan, what did the car wash say when you complained to them? They should compesate you with something. I go to a hand car wash only but $20 a pop kills me.

Blan,

Try Wheels America at www.fixrim.com

I used them with good results. So have others here.

Tell your nearest location that Curtis Hanson, their Asst Mgr at the San Francisco/Union City store has arranged a $99 aluminum wheel repair for ClubLexus, that's $10 off reg price.