Dented Alloy Wheel Rim

Courtesy of a local pot hot, I how have a dent on the inner edge of one of my front wheel alloys. It's on the inner edge so not visible, but has unfortunately resulted in a slow rim leak. I know that if this was a steel wheel, I could just whack it a few times with a club hammer and job's a good 'un. Is there an equivalent DIY solution, perhaps adding some heat with a blow torch? I have wondered about cleaning it up well and adding some sealant. Any sensible ideas welcome.

If I can't fix it myself, is there anywhere good value that I can take it to have it repaired? I'm near Cambridge, but get around a bit. The allow is otherwise in great condition so doesn't need a respray or anything.

Any wheel refurb place will straighten that. Our guy charges £60 for buckles.

I hit a pot hole a few weeks ago, hit it with a copper hammer, balanced it out and stuck it on the rear. Couldn’t tell the difference.

Dicky Belly said:

Any wheel refurb place will straighten that. Our guy charges £60 for buckles.

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Thanks! You don't think there's a DIY approach. Scouting around for a place near Cambridge and going there may take as long as me fixing it if there is an easy enough way of doing it.

Don’t try any DIY mate. You need to get it hot enough to be bendable but not hot enough to compromise the strength of the wheel.
Unless your day job involves this sort of work? (Apologies, no idea what you do. I’m making assumptions)

If it’s just a standard generic wheel, is a used one from a breaker not an option?

Dicky Belly said:

Don’t try any DIY mate. You need to get it hot enough to be bendable but not hot enough to compromise the strength of the wheel.
Unless your day job involves this sort of work? (Apologies, no idea what you do. I’m making assumptions)

If it’s just a standard generic wheel, is a used one from a breaker not an option?

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Fair play, I always like to give things a try, but this sounds like one for the pros

TC. said:

I hit a pot hole a few weeks ago, hit it with a copper hammer, balanced it out and stuck it on the rear. Couldn’t tell the difference.

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This is also 100% something I’d try. You’ve nothing to lose!

Crispy182 said:

Thanks! You don't think there's a DIY approach. Scouting around for a place near Cambridge and going there may take as long as me fixing it if there is an easy enough way of doing it.

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Ace finish in Godmanchester fixed the buckles on my trackday F1s just before Christmas. £60 per wheel. I've used them a few times and they've always done a really good job. Just be mindful that they may have to heat it up when they're straightening it, which may discolour the paint.