I backed into curb that had a steel lip on the edge and now i got a GASH on my rim about 1/3" deep. looks like a chunk came out.

I've been looking at DIY wheel repair with bondo and it seems like a good idea, but its really only done on curb rash looking damages, nothing with a chunk missing like mine.

Advice?

 

I don't think I'd try to do repair myself, especially if you've got expensive aftermarket wheels. some shops specialize in repairing curb rashes. I'd goggle locally and see if you can find one. They'd probably do a bette job and match paint. I know if I tried bondo it would look bad.

 

Need pics. Depends on the wheel too, structural issues aside I'd be concerned about the aesthetics of a Volks wheel a hell of a lot more than a Sport Max wheel.

 

i guess i forgot to mention that they are the AP2v2 rims. =/

ill post pics in a bit.

 

^Not an easy DIY, it's both painted and machine finished with a clear coat IIRC. Get a pro to do it and it can look like new.

 

yeah i was looking at it, and it seemed machined.

i was thinking of doing the bondo fix and painting it gunmetal

 

you could also try jb weld an powdercoat or paint rims.eastwood forum said powdercoating should stick to jb weld.just an idea.

 

wouldnt jb weld be really hard to sand and smooth?

 

Problem with bondo is that as soon as you hit a nice pothole, it will crack. Bondo isn't made to take that kind of abuse.

 

can the ap2v2 be fixed if its out of round?