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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 01:22 PM
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I'm not sure if this was asked before. I own a 2014 IS 350 RWD F Sport. Recently somehow I curbed my front wheel. Not much damage, just an eye sore to look at. Can anyone recommend a good wheel repair shop around Chicago area? I don't want to take it to the dealer, as they will charge $$$$$$
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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 01:30 PM
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Depending on how bad it is, you could always try touching it up yourself. I've found the stuff below to work really well and matches our F-sport wheels perfectly

amazon.com/gp/product/B001KPH5IO
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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 01:36 PM
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Thanks for the reply.
which color code would you recommend I go with?
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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 02:00 PM
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Phantom Grey Pearl matches our wheels; sorry thought that was selected
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Usually the dealer add ons are a total rip off...but in my case I knew my rims were going to be curbed rashed and bent by some act of god or wife so I purchased the wheel protection for 5 years @ $350. At about 3000 miles in...I parked too close to a curb and rashed about half the circumference of the front passenger wheel. It was $250 (covered by insurance) to sand and repaint the wheel. Looks good now! Pretty crazy $$$ when you can buy a slightly used sets of F-Sport wheels and tires for $1000.
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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 02:14 PM
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Thanks HanaleiISF for the reply. thats a good solution. i will contact my insurance to see if that can be added on.
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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by stanley186
Hello
I'm not sure if this was asked before. I own a 2014 IS 350 RWD F Sport. Recently somehow I curbed my front wheel. Not much damage, just an eye sore to look at. Can anyone recommend a good wheel repair shop around Chicago area? I don't want to take it to the dealer, as they will charge $$$$$$
Thanks,
http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/index.html

Specifically:
http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/locator.html#Illinois

I've used this company many times, including on my IS350. Prices depend on the level of damage, but range from $90 - $150 per wheel. I've been totally satisfied every time. The repair quality is so good that the wheel looks brand new.

I would never try to do this myself or overpay by going to a dealer.
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