Curb rash, bends, and scuffs — refinished to look factory-new.
A scraped rim or a bent wheel is one of the most common — and most fixable — kinds of cosmetic damage we see. Airpark Auto Collision repairs curb rash, refinishes painted and chrome wheels, and straightens minor bends, usually for a fraction of what a new wheel costs.
Airpark Auto Collision of Gaithersburg — 7615 Rickenbacker Dr, Suite C, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Call (301) 908-0606
Curb rash — the scraped, scuffed edge from clipping a curb or parking block — is repaired by sanding down the damaged area, filling where needed, priming, and refinishing to match the wheel's original color and finish, whether that's factory silver, gunmetal, gloss black, or a custom color. Done right, the repair is invisible.
Potholes are hard on wheels, especially in Montgomery County after freeze-thaw cycles in late winter. Minor bends and out-of-round rims can often be straightened on specialized equipment, restoring proper seal with the tire bead and eliminating the vibration or slow air loss a bent rim causes. We'll check for cracks first — a cracked wheel needs replacement, not straightening, for safety reasons.
Painted alloy wheels that are faded, chipped, or peeling can be stripped and refinished in the original factory color or a new custom finish. Chrome wheels with pitting or peeling plating are a different process — we can assess whether a chrome wheel is a good candidate for repair or whether replacement is the more durable long-term fix.
Cracked wheels, wheels with structural bends beyond safe tolerance, or wheels that have lost too much material to curb rash for a clean cosmetic repair should be replaced rather than repaired — driving on a compromised wheel is a genuine safety risk. We'll always tell you honestly which category your wheel falls into.
Most curb rash repairs run $75–$250 per wheel depending on the size of the scrape and the finish (painted vs. chrome). Compare that to $300–$900+ for a replacement wheel.
Minor bends and out-of-round conditions can often be straightened on specialized wheel repair equipment. Wheels with cracks or bends beyond safe tolerance need to be replaced — we check for cracks before recommending straightening.
A cosmetically scraped wheel with no structural damage is generally safe. A bent wheel can cause vibration, uneven tire wear, and slow air loss, and should be inspected before you keep driving on it — some bends are cosmetic, some compromise the tire seal or structure.
Yes. We color-match painted wheels to the factory finish or a custom color of your choice, and can assess chrome wheels for repair versus replacement.
Most single-wheel repairs finish in 1–2 days, including refinishing and cure time.
Yes — most of our wheel and rim repair work is everyday curb rash and pothole damage, unrelated to any collision. Walk-ins are welcome for a free assessment.