Small alloy ding

[Waitforme]

My dilemma is should I get it repaired.
The alloys are Diamond cut, the dealer said a couple of weeks ago when I picked the car up that there would be no problem in getting it refurbished for me. They had done the other front and it is like new , but missed this smaller one on the other front.
They also said to leave it until I kerb it properly then get it done, but I haven’t kerbed a wheel in 10 years or more, can’t remember the last time.

I contacted a specialist wheel repairer myself to see if they could do a localised repair on it but they said it would be the full works, stripped , blasted , painted , diamond cut and lacquered.

Do any of you peeps have suggestions re localised repair ?

 

[W1ghty]

My dilemma is should I get it repaired.
The alloys are Diamond cut, the dealer said a couple of weeks ago when I picked the car up that there would be no problem in getting it refurbished for me. They had done the other front and it is like new , but missed this smaller one on the other front.
They also said to leave it until I kerb it properly then get it done, but I haven’t kerbed a wheel in 10 years or more, can’t remember the last time.

I contacted a specialist wheel repairer myself to see if they could do a localised repair on it but they said it would be the full works, stripped , blasted , painted , diamond cut and lacquered.

Do any of you peeps have suggestions re localised repair ?

Take it back to the dealer to get it done , it’s not your fault they missed it ? Otherwise wait until the road salt gets to all 4 wheels and get them powder coated which will last longer

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Personally I would wait until it’s properly damaged or due for refurb due to overall condition of the diamond cut finish.

The reason being that a diamond cut wheel can only be refurbished a finite number of times, and so maximizing time between refurbs extends the useful life of the wheel.

Once the minimum “thickness” of metal has been reached then your only option is to powder coat or replace.

If it really bothers you then could fit rim protectors to protect the rim and conceal that damage. Rim protectors cause some damage themselves but it’s over a long period and reduces the risk of a premature repair being required due to keen damage.

 

[Gbrowncls55]

if the dealer has offered to have it done, then take it back and get it done, particularly as you were pleased with their work on the other one (obviously all they do is send it out to a specialist where thet get an ongoing good price). If its a long way away then you could ask them how much they are charged and get them to make that much as a contribution to your own repair. You could then wait a bit longer until it is rather worse and get it done.

 

[John N]

Road salt and all the other stuff that's deposited on our Roads and Alloys of ANY Description don't mix well! Either clean the Damaged area out and Seal it with Clear Varnish/Lacquer, or get the Wheel Refurbished!

If it was mine, that itsy, bitsy, teeny weeny, ding, would be Waving to me every time I went near the Car!

 

[optimusprime]

If you dont get this wheel repaired , Then every time you come out to the car it will be the first thing you see .

 

[Gbrowncls55]

All depends how chronic your wheel OCD is.....sadly mines incurable