Made good friends with a curb. How to repair?

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As shown in the picture, I turned into a parking lot a little too early, and ended up dinging the tail end of a curb to scratch up the rim. Is this fixable? If so, how do I go about that? Anyone have any advice?
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Just leave it. Our rims have no protection. $20 says it'll happen again.
 

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Those are just "Flesh Wounds" !! -- just a "Scratch"

Wear the scars of Parking lot fights with pride !!!
If you get it fixed, "sods law" you will scratch it up again within a short time.

If the rim or tire is actually DAMAGED, then that's different ..

 
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Those are just "Flesh Wounds" !! -- just a "Scratch"

Wear the scars of Parking lot fights with pride !!!
If you get it fixed, "sods law" you will scratch it up again within a short time.

If the rim or tire is actually DAMAGED, then that's different ..

Well originally the tire WAS damaged in the section where this got scratched. A flap of the tire got peeled back, but I kept a close eye on it for some time and nothing happened with it. That tire eventually got rotated to a different rim. And 24k miles later the tire still has no issues

So its not really worth fixing then? Damn ok
 

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YouTube clips I’ve seen show peeps using a dremel tool to buff and smooth out the rash but then you’ll need to respray a clearcoat on it. Won’t be perfect but less noticeable.

Another option is go on the Bay and pick up another non-blemished rim.
 


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YouTube clips I’ve seen show peeps using a dremel tool to buff and smooth out the rash but then you’ll need to respray a clearcoat on it. Won’t be perfect but less noticeable.

Another option is go on the Bay and pick up another non-blemished rim.
Thats a good idea, I can check that out if I do decide that. Thanks man
 

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There are places that will repair. I looked into getting it fixed on my Si. $150
 

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Wheel Techniques, 3280 Edward Ave Unit D, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Rim Pros, 5859 Rosebud Ln Shop B1, Sacramento, CA 95841

Here are a couple of places I've used in the past for motorcycle wheels. Keep in mind they don't generally re-finish the wheel as it was from the factory and the repair will be softer once complete.
 


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Call any reputable auto body shop and ask who they recommend. They rarely do the wheel repairs in shop and should be able to recommend a good option. Bear in mind it might be cheaper to just buy a used wheel depending how much damage was done.
 
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Wheel Techniques, 3280 Edward Ave Unit D, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Rim Pros, 5859 Rosebud Ln Shop B1, Sacramento, CA 95841

Here are a couple of places I've used in the past for motorcycle wheels. Keep in mind they don't generally re-finish the wheel as it was from the factory and the repair will be softer once complete.
Call any reputable auto body shop and ask who they recommend. They rarely do the wheel repairs in shop and should be able to recommend a good option. Bear in mind it might be cheaper to just buy a used wheel depending how much damage was done.

Thanks for the help guys, its definitely something I have to weigh the cost/benefit for all this.
 

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Like the other poster said...they should know someone who refinishes wheels. Check with discount tire too they should have a local guy they use. Discount tire will also price match internet prices if you end up needing a new wheel. Damage doesn't look that bad though.
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