THE TRUE COST OF KERB RASH
Kerbed your alloy wheels? It happens to everyone — a tight car park, a hidden pothole, a moment of bad luck. But a scuffed wheel doesn't just look bad. It can affect tyre sealing, accelerate corrosion as water gets under the clear coat, and knock hundreds off your car's resale value.
At AWR, we restore alloy and mag wheels to a flawless factory finish. We don't just sand it down and spray over the top. We use the same CNC lathes and OEM paint systems used in factory production to ensure the repair is completely invisible and structurally sound.
WHY CHOOSE AWR FOR KERB DAMAGE?
Many mobile operators offer "driveway touch-ups" for kerb rash. These are often quick cosmetic patches that flake off after a few months.
At our Grey Lynn workshop, we do it right.
- Full Wheel Refinishing: We don't just patch the edge; we prep, prime, and clear-coat the entire face so the finish is uniform and durable.
- CNC Diamond Cutting: If your wheel has a machined, two-tone face, we use our precision CNC lathe to re-cut the exact factory profile.
- OEM Colour Matching: We use a spectrophotometer to scan your wheel and custom-mix the paint, ensuring a perfect match even for complex silvers and shadow chromes.
OUR REPAIR PROCESS
- Assess & Prep: We remove the tyre bead, clean the wheel, and assess the depth of the kerb damage.
- Profile Restoration: Deep gouges are TIG welded (never filled with body filler), and the edge is machined back to its original contour.
- Prime & Paint: The wheel is primed, painted using OEM-matched colours, and baked in our curing ovens.
- Clear Coat Seal: A durable, UV-stable clear coat is applied to lock in the finish and protect against brake dust.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO FIX KERB RASH IN AUCKLAND?
Replacing a factory alloy wheel often costs $500 to $2,000+. A repair costs a fraction of that. Send us a photo for an exact, fixed-price quote.
CAN YOU FIX MINOR KERB RASH YOURSELF?
While DIY kits exist, they only offer a temporary cosmetic cover-up. They cannot restore the structural profile of the alloy or replicate a baked-on, UV-stable clear coat. For a repair that lasts and passes lease-return inspections, professional workshop refinishing is required.
HOW LONG DOES A KERB REPAIR TAKE?
Most kerbed wheel repairs are completed within 24–48 hours. Because we handle everything in-house, we control the timeline and get you back on the road quickly.
READY TO FIX THAT KERB DAMAGE?
Don't let scuffed wheels devalue your car. Send a couple of photos for a fast quote, or swing by our Grey Lynn workshop. We'll bring back that factory-fresh look.
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Discover factory-finish alloy wheel repair for every kind of vehicle — prestige, performance, SUV, EV, or everyday runabout. Our specialist technicians restore alloy and mag wheels to a flawless, OEM-quality finish.
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We service alloy wheels nationwide from our high-tech workshop in Auckland.
grey lynn, auckland
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