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Repairer Driven News: Porsche Explains Ban On Wheel Repairs
I-CAR · December 17, 2018 · Porsche
Summary
This article explains Porsche's strict prohibition on wheel repairs, detailing that their wheels are engineered thinner for performance and cannot tolerate material removal. While minor paint touch-ups are permitted using official paint codes, any scratch or damage that penetrates down to the bare metal alloy renders the wheel unrepairable, requiring replacement.
What to do on the job
Replace any Porsche wheel that has damage extending down to the bare metal alloy, and limit cosmetic refinishing strictly to minor paint flaws that do not expose the metal.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the complete replacement of a damaged Porsche wheel on an estimate or supplement when an insurer requests reconditioning or cosmetic repair. If the scratch or gouge exposes the underlying alloy, reference Porsche's engineering rationale regarding wheel thickness and performance safety to support the replacement.
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