Gutter rash — the scraped, flattened edge on the outer lip of a wheel from clipping a kerb — is the single most common type of wheel damage we see. It's also the easiest type of damage to fix badly.
Why DIY touch-up kits and filler don't last
Cheap fixes fill the gouge with body filler and spray over the top. It can look fine for a few months, but because the filler isn't bonded to the metal the same way as the surrounding alloy, it eventually cracks, lifts, or discolours — especially with Gold Coast sun and daily driving.
How a proper repair works
The correct fix is to machine the damaged lip back to bare alloy on a CNC lathe, true up the profile, then refinish the whole face so the repair blends invisibly into the original factory finish. Nothing is filled or hidden — the damaged metal is actually removed and the wheel is brought back to a true edge.
Is it worth repairing versus replacing?
Almost always — kerb/gutter rash repair starts from $99 per wheel, versus $200–$800+ for a new OEM wheel. Most single-wheel repairs are same day.
See our full kerb damage repair page for the full process, or send us a photo for a straight price.