MichaelFreedman Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Has anyone had a KR wheel successfully repaired? I have talked to Alcoa and a couple wheel places and they all say that they can't be repaired. I have a couple dings that went through the finish. I was told that I shouldn't have them welded on. I was also told that nobody can match the durabright finish that is on them. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Has anyone had a KR wheel successfully repaired? I have talked to Alcoa and a couplewheel places and they all say that they can't be repaired. I have a couple dings that went through the finish. I was told that I shouldn't have them welded on. I was also told that nobody can match the durabright finish that is on them. Mike give James a call, he may be able to help http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/Wide.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010SuperSnake Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Has anyone had a KR wheel successfully repaired? I have talked to Alcoa and a couplewheel places and they all say that they can't be repaired. I have a couple dings that went through the finish. I was told that I shouldn't have them welded on. I was also told that nobody can match the durabright finish that is on them. Mike Yes, They can be repaired depending on how bad the damage. Is there a reason you did not turn it into insurance? New ones are around 1700.00 but you would have to send old one back before they would send you a new one. Can you post a picture? Pretty sure all it is is a polished wheel with a clearcoat on it. I did see a video of one being repaired and will see if I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelFreedman Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I was told that they have a DuraBright finish from Alcoa. Suposedly it is an anodized coating with a special top coat. If it is just polished and clear coated, I'm a happy camper. If it's DuraBright, nobody wants to touch it. Mike Yes, They can be repaired depending on how bad the damage. Is there a reason you did not turn it into insurance? New ones are around 1700.00 but you would have to send old one back before they would send you a new one. Can you post a picture? Pretty sure all it is is a polished wheel with a clearcoat on it. I did see a video of one being repaired and will see if I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenjh Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Has anyone had a KR wheel successfully repaired? I have talked to Alcoa and a couplewheel places and they all say that they can't be repaired. I have a couple dings that went through the finish. I was told that I shouldn't have them welded on. I was also told that nobody can match the durabright finish that is on them. Mike You can check with these folks: http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/ Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorjock205 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Check these guys out as well....they do excellent work! Wheels America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010SuperSnake Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Has anyone had a KR wheel successfully repaired? I have talked to Alcoa and a couplewheel places and they all say that they can't be repaired. I have a couple dings that went through the finish. I was told that I shouldn't have them welded on. I was also told that nobody can match the durabright finish that is on them. Mike The wheels are not supposed to be repaired. The finish has a patent. So no real way to get them to look all the same. Take off the coating (which is very thin) then polish them along with clear. Or you could go the chrome route. Because of the big $ forgings they should not be repaired if actual damage. Do you need just one wheel? Saw one advertised as a take-off although did not verify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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