Repair or replace?

[Lgb0250]

I sure miss having a front camera like I had on my old Avalon and the wife has on her Lexus. Only took me 10 months to screw up my left front rim with this curb rash. My depth perception just sucks but at this age the old adage of “can’t teach an old dog new tricks” definitely applies to me.

Anyway I need to make a decision to either have this rim professionally repaired or go with something like these Rimsavers. I’m leaning towards the Rimsavers only because I think with my color scheme they might look good in Red? https://www.rimbladesusa.com/product/rimsavers/

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[Balr14]

Paint it with touchup paint. If you do it again, you won't be nearly as upset.

 

[Justpassingas]

Repair it…Don’t feel bad….I did the same thing….I used a Dremel and Dr Colorchip black paint…Can’t even notice it unless you get up real close.

 

[demon67]

Sand it down and paint it. Easy fix and barely noticeable

 

[Cobra Jet]

or just source a same rim replacement on eBay and use the curbed for your full size spare.

 

[PhillyMike]

Sand lightly and touch up paint. No one will notice but you.

Or use as an excuse to get 19x10" setup and use the 19x9's for winters.

 

[CBETPTA]

I would replace it and use it as a spare. Can never hurt to have a backup

 

[Rapid Red]

Check around, I am sure you can find someone that will come to your home and repair it on the car. About 1.5 hours of work there.

A car show would be a good place to start asking, maybe possible (guessing) to get a lead from an honest dealer or performance shop.

In GA is a guy Wheel Medix that does this
https://wheelmedix.com/wheel-repair-process
Look at the site and educate yourself, so you will not get screwed.

It will require some sanding, smooth the outer edge, filler to smooth curb rash.

 

[sabtaj1]

you can probably find a used one with a tire for less than paying someone to repair it. unless ya self fix as others stated.

 

[EFI]

Sharpie it up, you won't ever notice it unless you get right down near it.

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