I remember visiting the local Wheel Works facility last year when I took a wheel from my 370Z into them for a refurb - I unloaded it from the boot of my Leon and as I was doing that, one of their employees walked by and commented "don't ever scuff those wheels", pointing at the Leon's wheels. I didn't respond and thought no more of it, however now I know what he meant.
Having done close to 1000 trouble and damage free miles last week driving to Germany and back, boarding the Eurotunnel at Calais I hit the low kerb with the N/S/F alloy after I was directed upstairs, where the roadway narrows at the crest of the ascent. Bo£$%cks!, to put it mildly.....
So, now I need a refurb or localised smart repair, but my options are less than minimal - nobody, apart from one smart repairer, is willing to give it a go because of the difficulty of matching the copper colour, which I've learnt isn't a paint, but a varnish over the diamond cut face. I've phoned two CUPRA dealers, who say that it can't be refurbed!
Any repair is better than no repair so I've no option but to give this one brave soul a go.
Has anyone any experience of this issue with your copper wheels? Any help or tips appreciated.
Having done close to 1000 trouble and damage free miles last week driving to Germany and back, boarding the Eurotunnel at Calais I hit the low kerb with the N/S/F alloy after I was directed upstairs, where the roadway narrows at the crest of the ascent. Bo£$%cks!, to put it mildly.....
So, now I need a refurb or localised smart repair, but my options are less than minimal - nobody, apart from one smart repairer, is willing to give it a go because of the difficulty of matching the copper colour, which I've learnt isn't a paint, but a varnish over the diamond cut face. I've phoned two CUPRA dealers, who say that it can't be refurbed!
Any repair is better than no repair so I've no option but to give this one brave soul a go.
Has anyone any experience of this issue with your copper wheels? Any help or tips appreciated.
