Curb rash
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Uhhhhhhh, most wheels are painted now...sanding them without repainting them will...
...look really nasty. Instead, check out these wheel repair links. I did this with the original 17 5-spokes on my 01 GS430 and they came out fantastic.
My only recommendation is that you wait 1 day for the final sand and clearcoat. I didn't and although the wheels look great, they don't feel as smooth as I'd like.
Check these out:
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/realwhda.html
http://www.properautocare.com/wusilasppa.html
http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/949926.phtml
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/w...uff-repair.htm
It's really not that tough - I did all 5 wheels in 3 days (the previous owner trashed them all, including the spare) taking maybe 3 hrs each day. If you have curb rash on one wheel, you should be able to do the repair in an afternoon.
PM me if you want more info, but I think the links do it all.
Good luck!
DD
My only recommendation is that you wait 1 day for the final sand and clearcoat. I didn't and although the wheels look great, they don't feel as smooth as I'd like.
Check these out:
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/realwhda.html
http://www.properautocare.com/wusilasppa.html
http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/949926.phtml
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/w...uff-repair.htm
It's really not that tough - I did all 5 wheels in 3 days (the previous owner trashed them all, including the spare) taking maybe 3 hrs each day. If you have curb rash on one wheel, you should be able to do the repair in an afternoon.
PM me if you want more info, but I think the links do it all.
Good luck!
DD
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...look really nasty. Instead, check out these wheel repair links. I did this with the original 17 5-spokes on my 01 GS430 and they came out fantastic.
My only recommendation is that you wait 1 day for the final sand and clearcoat. I didn't and although the wheels look great, they don't feel as smooth as I'd like.
Check these out:
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/realwhda.html
http://www.properautocare.com/wusilasppa.html
http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/949926.phtml
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/w...uff-repair.htm
It's really not that tough - I did all 5 wheels in 3 days (the previous owner trashed them all, including the spare) taking maybe 3 hrs each day. If you have curb rash on one wheel, you should be able to do the repair in an afternoon.
PM me if you want more info, but I think the links do it all.
Good luck!
DD
My only recommendation is that you wait 1 day for the final sand and clearcoat. I didn't and although the wheels look great, they don't feel as smooth as I'd like.
Check these out:
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/realwhda.html
http://www.properautocare.com/wusilasppa.html
http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/949926.phtml
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/w...uff-repair.htm
It's really not that tough - I did all 5 wheels in 3 days (the previous owner trashed them all, including the spare) taking maybe 3 hrs each day. If you have curb rash on one wheel, you should be able to do the repair in an afternoon.
PM me if you want more info, but I think the links do it all.
Good luck!
DD
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