Rim repair San Jose               

Rim repair is becoming a great alternative to purchasing new rims. More companies like Wheel Repair Pros in San Jose CA are springing up with the proper knowledge to repair your rims at a fraction of the cost to buy new. The overhaul process is relatively simple but requires extensive training to insure your rims are safe.

More seriously damaged rims that are cracked or extremely bent may require a more detailed process and would need more time to repair. The most common damage to rims is curb rash, scrape, small bends, chips, peeling and the clear coat yellowing.

Here is an overview of a common process for repairing your rim. Of course every technician will use slightly different techniques but the processes used are similar. First the car needs to be jacked up so the wheel can spin freely, and then the wheel is masked so just the rim is exposed. The next step involves a grinding process which includes grinding, sanding, and buffing out the imperfections. The goal is to get the rim uniformly smooth. After the desired uniformity is achieved the fillers are then applied to fill any deep gouges or scrapes.

There are many companies in San Jose that sell fillers that are used to repair your rim. Fillers can be as common as bondo or as specialized as compounds with metal particles in them. After applying the filler and allowing it to dry the compound is then sanded smooth. A final filler putty is then used in case of small pits that can occur from trapped air bubbles in the filler.

Once the filler is completely dry it is lightly sanded and ready for the primer. The primer acts like a filler and helps adhere the final paint used to match your old color. Next the matched paint is applied and left to air dry. The final step is the clear coating to make your rim look new again.