solekeeper

is there a way to repair the amg wheels? specifically the 2012+ rims, as they are aluminum? i was told if they had curb rash etc, that they simply had to be replaced.. there is no refinish process for them. true?

KIS007

I had minor "curb rash" and had it buffed out. Minor scuffing is easily repaired. They aren't painted rims so the re-finisher has to be knowledgeable so it looks uniform after the repair.

solekeeper

you wouldn't happen to have pics would you?

ToXicXxX

Any decent-high quality rim is fixable. But some finishes are very very hard to match.

KIS007

I'll take pics in the next few days and send them to you.

AMG6.3

I had mine done they looked brand new

rentzington

Curb rash should be a simple fix , it's repairing cracks on the stock wheels where I'd get hesitant

solekeeper

any idea how to find a reputable shop to do this? did they take your rims off the tires?

solekeeper

yea all i've got it curb rash.

realjones88

My stock wheels are badly curbed so I just bought aftermarket wheels. Here's the response I received from a wheel repairer at the time:

"Your wheels are machine finished (cut on a C&C lathe) . While we can remove the curb rash and make the wheel look better you will see the line between the old and new clear coat. The only way to restore them to the machined factory finish is to send them to the plant to be refurbished."

I received quotes of between $150 and $200 to have them remachined at the factory (plus dismount/mount tire costs). Mobile repair was $200 (with a visible refinish line, tires stay on though).

Valvestud

I had all four done on my 2010 ML63. It had 22s and the rims were gouged in multiple places. I took to my local Dealer here in Tucson and they contract with a mobile repair guy. $130 per wheel and you could not tell they were repaired... looked brand new.

solekeeper

post 10, and 11. lol


no idea what to do...

KIS007

Easy. Find a competent shop to do the repair. If you don't like it, you can always replace. Remember the 95% Rule. If you are able to get to 95% satisfaction, be happy and move on.