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Old 04-28-09, 10:25 AM
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AAGH! Caught a curb cornering in a parking lot and gashed my rim. A two inch scar now shining brightly on the edge. The liquid graphite rim on a stock 06. Can this be fixed?
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AAGH! Caught a curb cornering in a parking lot and gashed my rim. A two inch scar now shining brightly on the edge. The liquid graphite rim on a stock 06. Can this be fixed?
Some can. I don't know about the one you have, though. The stock rims on my 2002 were refinished before I bought it and they looked great.

Probably the best bet would be to call a Lexus dealer and get the name of the magic men they use to fix dents, paint leather, refinish wheels, etc. All the dealers have people like this that they use. They can do amazing things.
Old 04-29-09, 11:58 AM
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Or, you could check with one of the major tire stores like Discount Tires to see who they use. I think you'll find that most dealerships and tire stores sub this out to a very small amount of local wheel repair companies. I've had good luck in the DFW area with a couple.
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Looked in some of my auto mags. I found some in Ma, Md. Calif. (LA) and I know that there is one in Bath Pa. (close to where I live, been there but never used his services)
Sorry I didn't find any in your area. I do believe that they do have a fast turn around time, but the shipping is going to run up the cost.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I'll let you know how I make out.
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there is a mobile guy in va called A+ Wheel Repair that is really good. He did all the work for the body shop i worked at.
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Its in Atlanta but google wheel wizard they do exceptional work
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if you are in SoCal, there is a guy in Anaheim that repairs wheels. Al Reed Polishing, Inc.
3010 E. coronado Ave, #A
Anaheim, CA 92806
714 632 3907

he repaired my LS wheels.
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