I messed up bad.. my poor rim

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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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I messed up bad.. my poor rim

So I was a navigating a tight turn in philly on a weekend trip and I hit my back right rim on a high curb..scratched up real bad.. the grinding noise is hauntiny me still.. Its the 19" stock oem rim.. So pissed, any recommedations on finding a new replacement.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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Evena badly scratched/curbed wheel can usually be repaired for about $125 which is much less thatn replacing it. Look up "wheel repair" in your area.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
Evena badly scratched/curbed wheel can usually be repaired for about $125 which is much less thatn replacing it. Look up "wheel repair" in your area.
^True. Dealerships will often have good contacts to use for this service. Check with your local Infiniti dealership.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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Thanks for the recommendation, didnt even know this service existed.

I'm super particular about my G, and was just wondering if when this service is performed it will look like new and match, If not i'll probably just buy a new rim.

Thanks again
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Just get it fixed. You won't even notice where it was before.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Shadopath
Thanks for the recommendation, didnt even know this service existed.

I'm super particular about my G, and was just wondering if when this service is performed it will look like new and match, If not i'll probably just buy a new rim.

Thanks again
I have seen horribly trashed wheels come out looking like brand new. I'm not endorsing them, but check out this servie for a description of what they do and a look at examples of their results: http://www.fixrim.com I'd try the $125 option before paying dealer prices for a new one. good luck. Get us some before and after photos of it too.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Yep, My friend just did this to my front drivers rim. 90 bucks to fix. dealer wanted 900 to replace.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Guys thanks for all your feedback.. Just had some mobile repair guy stop by. He's fixing it for 125 on wed. He told me it will look like new. This board rocks and I'm glad I signed up.

For a bonus later today or tomorrow I'll post pictures of my g37 with a "hootters" bikini chic posing on it.. smoking!

** mispelled hootters purposely because it would automotically replace the word with an emoticon icon of a topless girl
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Shadopath
Guys thanks for all your feedback.. Just had some mobile repair guy stop by. He's fixing it for 125 on wed. He told me it will look like new. This board rocks and I'm glad I signed up.

For a bonus later today or tomorrow I'll post pictures of my g37 with a "hootters" bikini chic posing on it.. smoking!

** mispelled hootters purposely because it would automotically replace the word with an emoticon icon of a topless girl
make sure she has nothing on.

feel your pain on curbing them...good to see you getting it fixed.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Shadopath
Guys thanks for all your feedback.. Just had some mobile repair guy stop by. He's fixing it for 125 on wed. He told me it will look like new. This board rocks and I'm glad I signed up.

For a bonus later today or tomorrow I'll post pictures of my g37 with a "hootters" bikini chic posing on it.. smoking!

** mispelled hootters purposely because it would automotically replace the word with an emoticon icon of a topless girl
So it's already worth the price of admission, huh? Glad to be of help. Welcome and by all means, bikini photos are always welcome.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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so I got my wheel fixed today.. Looks brand new.. only 130 well worth it.

Thanks again for the suggestion, I was going to buy a new wheel.

If anyone needs the name of the company that did it, let me know. I'm in NJ
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