S/C 5.0

Backed up and got on the curb, got out and looked and no scratches on the wheel. Figured if I pulled straight forward to get off the curb I would be okay. Wrong. Fortunately it's a black Z51 wheel but it's scrapped down to the aluminum. Any ideals on how to do a good repair job on this without taking it too a shop. Thanks

scottsh

You could paint it with touch-up paint if you wanted; I've done it on other (non-C7) wheels. The problem I've had is that these kinds of scratches are often very rough and don't smooth easily. I had to use a file and it is tricky to get right. But it is a cheap fix.

C8Jake

John Micheal Henry

For now use some touch up paint because later all the wheels will have little ding marks from small rocks etc.. Then you can have all your wheels powder coated..

S/C 5.0

Thanks for the info. I noticed on another thread that some shops are repairing stuff like this for $75 I could live with that but don't know a shop in the Austin arra

$$$frumnuttin'

look under my user name in the DIY section of the forum...there is a post with all the information you need for repairing a curbed wheel...with pictures, of course....

C8gman

If you are in Austin and can't live with just a touch-up, search Craigslist Austin and type in Corvette. There is a posting for a black rear Z51 wheel. The post is dated 8/27 so not sure if it's still available. Good price on it though. Just a thought.

ben dover

Good DIY.