Scraped a curb? You are not alone — curb rash is one of the most common cosmetic issues we see. The big question is whether to repair the wheel or replace it. In most cases, repair is the smarter, cheaper choice.
What Is Curb Rash?
Curb rash is the scuffing, scraping and gouging that happens when an alloy wheel drags against a curb. It is usually cosmetic — ugly, but not dangerous. That is exactly the kind of damage that refinishing is made for.
How Wheel Repair Works
We sand out the damaged area, fill any gouges, reshape the edge, and refinish the wheel to match its original look. The result is a clean, factory-style finish — for a fraction of the price of a new alloy wheel.
Repair vs. Replace
- Repair works for scuffs, scrapes, curb rash and cosmetic damage.
- Replacement is needed when a wheel is cracked, bent, or structurally compromised — those are safety issues that cannot be refinished away.
If your wheel is only scraped, refinishing restores the look without the cost of buying new. If it is bent or cracked, we will tell you honestly that it needs to be replaced for your safety.
Why It Is Worth Doing
Clean wheels dramatically improve how a car looks — and refinishing curb rash before you sell or trade in almost always pays for itself.
Free Photo Estimate at BumperDoc Oakland Park
Family-owned since 2011, BumperDoc Oakland Park handles alloy wheel and rim refinishing and full collision repair in-house — all insurance welcome, free written estimates, and a lifetime warranty on our refinishing. Snap a few photos of the damage and send them for a free estimate, or call 754-701-5086. Find us at 793 NE 45th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334.