Damaged wheel HELP!!

[Achadwick83]

Hi All,

I had my tyres replaced on the drive and they have damaged the centre cap that covers the bolts. Its been bent and now will not fit properly.
The tyres on the drive company have admitted fault but I am struggling to find someone who can fix it or a replacement (appears the company is no longer trading)

Any ideas on what I could do? My next step is to say they need to replace the 4 wheels.

TIA

 

[WinFreak]

Those wheels make my eyes feel funny

If you can’t bend it back then maybe swapping the wheels would be the solution… whether they’d be happy to pay for that I don’t know

 

[Salty Spuds]

I'd have thought that a half decent metal basher would get that back into shape, unless it's worse than it looks.

 

[Achadwick83]

I'd have thought that a half decent metal basher would get that back into shape, unless it's worse than it looks.

I've asked and they are concerned that, as its aluminium, they may damage it further

 

[DaveD]

I've asked and they are concerned that, as its aluminium, they may damage it further

I'd probably work on the theory that if it is currently worthless you've got nothing to lose, I'd have a go myself if it were mine, I'd warm it up first though.

 

[Salty Spuds]

I've asked and they are concerned that, as its aluminium, they may damage it further

Coat it in soap (the proper kind that comes in a bar) & heat gently & evenly with a blow lamp. When the soap turns black, stop heating & allow the metal to cool naturally, don’t quench it in water or oil. Then gently press/bend/persuade back into shape. Fettle & polish as required.