Aaargh! Scratched my Induction rims!

[DadRS99]

Anyone know of a good way to fix/improve these dreaded curb rash on my one month old??

was going to use a sharpie!!

 

[Mike_TV]

Local tire or wheel repair shops I hear charge about $150 US to repair. From what I've read there isn't a touch up kit or paint available right now.

 

[jjs1]

I did the same thing. Before picture attached. I used a Sharpie eXtreme and touched it up. Here's the after: Imgur

I didn't think it was worth taking the wheel off to sand and spray. To the naked eye you can't tell - but if you get up close you can see where the touch up is.

 

[Diamond Hills]

Where in California are you? There's quite a few reputable shops here in Southern California that could handle it without issues I'm sure.

 

[DadRS99]

I’m in South Bay. SoCal

 

[jjs1]

I got quotes for $125-$150 per wheel. Depends how bad you rashed it.

 

[Daniellane]

I posted these videos about my DIY curb rash repair on our model 3. I’m sure the same basics, are applicable to model y wheels.
Just need to find the correct color for the touch up paint.

Tesla Model 3 Curb Rash Fix

Tesla Model 3 Curb Rash Fix Update!

 

[artnalex]

Anyone know of a mobile rim repairman in the La Verne/Glendora, CA area? I heard there are some mobile repair shops who do this, but not sure in my area.

 

[Hblick48]

Google mobile wheel repair. There are guys in pickup trucks, vans, and trailers that service the car dealers.

 

[DadRS99]

Google mobile wheel repair. There are guys in pickup trucks, vans, and trailers that service the car dealers.

Will try it. Thx!

 

[jjs1]

https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-248928-Automotive-11-Ounce-Performance/dp/B003CT4AQQ

I think this is a pretty close match

 

[PatinCT]

I washed mine a few days ago and was horrified that there was a chip at the edge of one of my rims. I didn't even come close to touching anything. Colored it in with a sharpie but I can't believe the wheel spalled that way.

 

[Y_NOT]

If you are in So.Cal. Son Tran is the man
https://yelp.to/qTKq/4HLjvecff8

 

[ItsElectric87]

Where in California are you? There's quite a few reputable shops here in Southern California that could handle it without issues I'm sure.

I am in North county San Diego and just grounded a curb. Any recommendations?

 

[Gaige]

Got fixed from a rim repair shop the first time.

Second and third time (by another family member) just used sharpie as mentioned here.

I'm ok with sharpie since the happens pretty easily and sharpie makes it look ok unless you get really close.