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Old 11-24-08, 01:38   #1 (permalink)
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Rim Repair

Here is some before and after pictures of some rims with curb damage on a Jag.







 
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Old 11-24-08, 02:32   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Rim Repair

Excellent job, but can you give a bit more info on your process. I have a bit of rash on 2 of my rims, damn my wife. LOL.
 
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Old 11-24-08, 02:49   #3 (permalink)
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Looks brand new again, well done.
 
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Old 11-24-08, 03:52   #4 (permalink)
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Wow awesome job.
I have a rim whose' paint is flaking (along with curbing) you can fix that as well?
 
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Old 11-25-08, 04:15   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Rim Repair

Nice work, did you just respray them?

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Need DIY please!
 
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Old 11-25-08, 05:56   #7 (permalink)
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Wow awesome job.
I have a rim whose' paint is flaking (along with curbing) you can fix that as well?
Yes, we can fix that type of damage also.
 
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Need DIY please!
I am new to this thread and don't know what DIY is???
 
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Excellent job, but can you give a bit more info on your process. I have a bit of rash on 2 of my rims, damn my wife. LOL.
The process depends on the type of damage and the type of rim.

The process for this rim was grind, sand and paint through a few different stages. Total time was about 2.5 hours per rim
 
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Old 11-25-08, 09:29   #10 (permalink)
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DIY = do it yourself, eg steps you took, pictures especially
 
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