Is Your Wheel Too Bad to Fix? You still have options!
A lot of wheel and tire dealerships like to make you think that if you have a bent rim or damages to your wheels you will need to replace them. That is not always the case. There are many options available to consumers today to extend the life and get the most money from their wheels. Depending on the type of damage, the severity and where it is located you have a few different options.
The first option is refinishing. Refinishing can fix any dings, pits or curb rash you might have on your wheels. Our experienced technicians can come to you and repair all these problems in our customized work truck designed with your convenience in mind.
Straightening is another option. If your rim is bent or damaged we can straighten it back to like new conditions. Best of all you don’t have to replace all the tires on the car to keep them looking uniformed and matching in age and finish.
Sometimes your rim is too badly damaged to just straighten or refinish. That doesn’t mean it’s worthless. There is a good chance that we can remanufacture your wheel and still save you money compared to purchasing a new one. By carefully repairing and reshaping your wheel we can restore it to proper working condition. This is something that cannot be done on all wheels but is an option you should always look into before throwing in the towel on your existing rims.
Finally not all damage is so bad you need to repair it. Some problems can be solved by simply relocating the rim on the car to another spot. This can counter act the problems of the rim so that they are not an issue for you anymore. This is a very commonly known thing but most wheel companies don’t tell you so that they can charge you for more expensive services. Our concern is our customer’s satisfaction and safety. We will happily inform you of a cheaper but still a safe option to ensure your happiness.
Save time, money and help save our landfills by repairing instead of replacing damaged wheels. If you would like to know more about what WheelKraft Northwest can do for you or would like to schedule a free estimate call us, or visit our contact page, and a qualified technician will be happy to help
Locate A Wheel
As much as it saddens us to say, not all wheels are repairable. Sometimes the damage is too extensive or even worse, someone steals your wheel! Don’t despair, we can help!
WheelKraft Northwest has an extensive network of local wheel resources that can help us find the wheel you need to match your vehicle. No need to go looking all over town for your perfect match, let us do it for you. Take advantage of our knowledge and experience in the wheel industry. Whether your wheel is standard or custom we can get the job done. Call or stop by to find out more about our great services.
Save Money on Lease Return Wheel Repairs
Returning a leased vehicle can be a hassle. Before you return the car the financing company that leases the vehicles will send an inspector. Beware! The inspector is likely to hand you a retail bill for unrepaired damages on the vehicle. Your best option to avoid this mess and high–priced repairs is to handle the vehicle’s issues before you return it.
If the wheels are damaged in any way, they may actually hit you up for the cost of replacement wheels! If you’re lucky they will only charge you for wheel refinishing, however, this will still be at a significantly higher cost than what we would charge. The average cost of replacement today is around $400-$600 a wheel. Our charge for wheel refinishing is $100-$150 per wheel, depending on the make/model and the extent of the damage.
We fix it for a fraction of the wheel replacement cost! Let our experienced team members go over your wheels and restore them to near mint condition for you. Call or fill out our contact form for a free estimate on your wheels today. Save money now!
Wheel Customization Services
Nothing makes a car stand out more than custom wheels. Make your car as unique as you are and never have it mistaken for someone else’s again. At WheelKraft NW we know and offer the options you want for your wheel customization, including: changing the color through paint or powder coating, a machine finish, and/or we also do pin striping. Additionally, we offer brake caliper painting for that extra touch. Let us ‘pimp your ride’ with the wheels you have always wanted and customize them even further! Call or fill out our contact form today and one of our team members will contact you to help you get started on your wheel customization.
Winter and De-Icer Wheel Damage Repair
Northwest winters can be murder on your high performance wheels. One particularly nasty element is the de-icer that our department of transportation puts on the road during icy weather. De-icer chemicals can cause significant damage to your tires and rims; luckily WheelKraftNW is here to help!
A significant wheel problem de-icer creates is chrome peeling. The de-icer causes corrosion between the chrome and aluminum resulting in a peeling chrome finish. De-icer can also cause pitting, fading and can even make your aluminum wheels look white and chalky. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do to prevent the de-icer from being on the road but there is something you can do to resolve the damage.
WheelKraftNW’s wheel repair services here in Portland are extensive. Not only can we refinish any pitted, faded or chalky white wheel, we can also handle peeling chrome through our partnership. Although it can take some time to accomplish there is nothing in wheel repair we can’t handle.
Don’t let your money go to waste on new wheels! Restore yours and save with WheelKraftNW! Simply call or fill out our contact form and our team of experts will be happy to give you a free estimate.
