SL/R129: Curb Rash Wheel Repair

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Oct 27, 2006 | 07:54 PM

lynns

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Curb Rash Wheel Repair

I have the staggered AMG 5 spoke monoblock alloy wheels that come with the Sport package. When I bought my car both of the front wheels needed curb rash repair.

I decided to call in a mobile wheel repair specialist. They repaired each of the wheels on the car for $125/each and they did a fantastic job. I would strongly suggest that you consider this avenue if it works for you.

Velvet Touch Wheel Services of O.C., Inc.
427 E. 117th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-836-6164

Oct 27, 2006 | 08:10 PM

hotel_calif

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Pics?

Hi Lynns:

Glad to hear your wheels are back in tip-top shape. Do you happen to have some before/after pics you could post?

Thanks, Will

Oct 28, 2006 | 01:30 AM

lynns

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Please see this post

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Do you happen to have some before/after pics you could post?

Please see this post:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129...el-repair.html

BTW, I believe this company does repair in SD.

Oct 31, 2006 | 09:30 PM

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you should host pictures here. To view photos on the other forum we would have to sign up.

I am curious to see the results, I have a wheel that is in dire need of touching up. Did they clear coat too?

Oct 31, 2006 | 09:38 PM

lynns

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Did they clear coat too?

Yes, and please join the other site to view my picture. It's worth the information that you receive.

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Nov 2, 2006 | 07:02 PM

mebeJOE

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Very Cool. I had Velvet Touch come out to my office yesterday to fix two really bad AMG five (thin) spoke wheels -- they look BRAND NEW. It took only about 2.5 hours. A dude named Migual did the work. $125 each.

My understanding is that they cover all of San Diego and Orange counties and parts of Los Angeles county (where I am).

And, no I didn't take photos. But one of them had a strip of curb rash that was up to 1/2 inch wide around 90% of the tire (I ran over a curb that was in a very unexpected place on a very narrow driveway).

But I'm very happy with the result. So happy that I went for a midnight run and ended up with a ticket for 84 in a 65 zone. I wish they could make that freakin' rash go away.

Nov 2, 2006 | 07:10 PM

lynns

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Migual did the work. $125 each.

But I'm very happy with the result. So happy that I went for a midnight run and ended up with a ticket for 84 in a 65 zone. I wish they could make that freakin' rash go away.

Yes, Miguel did the work on my car and he did a great job. I understand that he has been doing this about seven years now. Miguel told me that his work is guaranteed for two years.

Did you tell him that I posted my results about his work on this forum?

Sorry about your speed ticket. Traffic School here you come!

Last edited by lynns; Nov 2, 2006 at 10:11 PM.