What should you check after kerbing an alloy wheel?
Kerb contact commonly leaves marks around the wheel edge, but the appearance of the coating is not the only consideration. The tyre, wheel shape and how the vehicle feels should not be ignored.
Look at the wheel finish
Check the extent of the scuff, whether the coating has chipped or peeled and whether the mark is limited to the outer edge or continues across the wheel face.
Do not overlook the tyre
Look for visible tyre damage or pressure loss. If the tyre is damaged, losing pressure or the vehicle does not feel normal, a cosmetic wheel enquiry is not the first priority; arrange the appropriate tyre or wheel assessment.
Check whether the wheel still appears true
A photograph can show finish damage but cannot confirm the structural condition of a wheel. Ewood Autobodies does not present cosmetic refurbishment as a substitute for structural wheel assessment.
Identify the existing finish
The coating type and overall wheel condition influence the available refurbishment approach. Clear photographs of the full wheel and the damaged edge are useful at the enquiry stage.
Related service
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Common questions
Can kerb marks be refurbished?
Many cosmetic marks can be considered for refurbishment, subject to the wheel condition and existing finish.
Does Ewood Autobodies provide structural wheel repair?
No. The service covers cosmetic alloy wheel refurbishment; structural suitability requires the appropriate assessment.