In my book a proper parking job is when the wheels whack the side of the
curb (assuming the curb is free of debris). So, you can image the condition
of my Konig Tuner aluminum rims. I figure, all the scrapes and bruises may
deter the thieves and send them off for better pickings. They still look
good from 10 feet away and that's good enough for me.

Pars

"Dave Garrett" <dave@compassnet.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1c964fd8a69b4c20989f53@207.14.113.17...
> Anyone had any experience with the companies that refinish alloy wheels
> to remove curb rash? All four of the 5-spoke alloys on my 99 Accord V6
> have curb rash to varying degrees (mostly around the edges of the wheel,
> but one of them has a 1" spot on the spoke itself), and I'm wondering
> how much it would cost to have them refinished vs. just looking for a
> used replacement set in good condition.
>
> And before it's suggested that I learn to drive better, the wheels were
> like that when I bought the car, and I haven't even come close to adding
> any additional rash to them since I've owned it.
>
> Dave
>