Everything you need to know about fixing scratches, curb rash, color fading, and chemical damage, and when professional restoration is the smarter choice.
Why Restore Your Wheels Instead of Replacing Them?
New wheels are expensive. A single OEM replacement wheel can run anywhere from $200 to over $1,000, and that’s before installation. For luxury and performance vehicles, the cost climbs even higher.
Professional wheel restoration gives your wheels a second life at a fraction of the price. Whether the damage is cosmetic or structural, restoring your wheels preserves your vehicle’s original look, protects its resale value, and gets you back on the road faster than sourcing replacements.
At Majeski Wheel Restoration, we bring the shop to you. Our mobile restoration services deliver professional-grade results at your home, office, or dealership — with most repairs completed within 24 hours.
Not all wheel damage is the same, and the right repair depends on understanding exactly what you’re dealing with. Here are the four most common types of wheel damage we restore at Majeski.
Those jagged silver marks and paint scrapes that show up after a close call with a curb or parking barrier. Surface scratches are among the most common wheel complaints — and the most fixable.
Curb rash happens when your wheel makes contact with a curb, leaving behind gouges, scuffs, and missing chunks of finish along the outer edge. Left untreated, it exposes bare metal to corrosion.
UV exposure, age, and harsh cleaners break down wheel finishes over time, causing peeling, oxidation, and a dull appearance. Or maybe you simply want a fresh new look.
Brake dust is corrosive. Over time, iron particles from your brakes embed into your wheel’s finish and eat through it, causing permanent staining, pitting, and surface etching that regular cleaning can’t fix.
| Damage Type | Severity | Recommended Service |
| Scratches & scuffs | Light to moderate | Wheel Scratch Removal |
| Curb rash | Moderate to deep gouges | Curb Rash Repair |
| Faded finish or color change | Any | Rim Coloring |
| Corrosion, staining, chemical etching | Moderate to severe | Chemical Damage Restoration |
Contact us with photos of your wheels. We’ll assess the damage and recommend the right service with transparent pricing — no surprises.
We come to your location: home, office, or dealership. No towing, no drop-off, no waiting rooms.
Our technicians restore your wheels using professional-grade tools and materials. Most services are completed in a single visit.
Most repairs are complete and cured within 24 hours. We don’t consider the job done until you’re satisfied.
Costs vary based on the type of damage, number of wheels, and finish selected. Here are general ranges to help you plan:
(Developer note: Update pricing to match current Majeski pricing if different.)
Final pricing depends on wheel size, damage severity, and finish type. Contact us for an exact quote.
In most cases, yes. Surface scratches, curb rash, and chemical staining can all be repaired to a finish that’s indistinguishable from the original — or better. Severely cracked or structurally compromised wheels may require replacement, which we’ll always tell you honestly upfront.
Most of our mobile services are completed within a single visit, and wheels are fully cured and ready to drive within 24 hours. Complex color changes or multi-wheel jobs may take slightly longer; we’ll confirm your timeline at booking.
Almost always, yes. Curb rash signals neglect to buyers and appraisers. The cost of repair is typically far less than the reduction in trade-in value or the negotiating leverage it gives a private buyer. Read our curb rash and resale value guide.
Yes. Our mobile technicians are equipped to perform color changes and refinishing on-site without removing your wheels in most cases, depending on the finish type selected.
Powder coating requires the wheel to be removed and baked in an oven; it’s extremely durable but requires a shop environment. Our mobile color change service uses professional-grade refinishing products that deliver excellent durability and a factory-quality finish on-site.
Chemical damage from brake dust or road contaminants leaves behind dark staining, surface pitting, or etching that doesn’t wash off. If your wheels look dull or pitted after cleaning, that’s a sign of chemical damage.
