wheel scratch, how to repair?

[vblanche]

Hi, I recently saw a "how-to" to repair scratches on wheels. I can't remember where...any help?

How do you repair this kind of scratch? stock wheels have a clear coat, right? how can I re-coat after repairing scratches?

Many thanks.

here are scratchs pics:
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/524/scratwheel004rb1.jpg
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/5277/scratwheel003ze0.jpg
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/6610/scratwheel001lz2.jpg

[MPS]

:ttiwwp

[vblanche]

oops...will post some 2moro morning...Thx

[MPS]

no prob

[mit-gee-mui]

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=9772&highlight=wheel+scratch

Like that?

[vblanche]

almost (I added pics in my first post) and my wheels are not so dirty...LOL

[Wild Weasel]

That's not a scratch. :) If you're the sort of person who curbs their wheels, you're probably better off not repairing it as it will just end up happening again.

Refinishing the wheel will cost you around $150 each.

[vblanche]

That's not a scratch. How do you call that then? curious to improve my ESL :)

[mit-gee-mui]

rash (kind of like diaper rash)???:chuckle

[Seliina]

I've got huge scrapes much worse than that - I didn't even think that I may be able to paint over it so they're not as noticeable. I couldn't open the picture from mit-gee-mui's link - would the 22V touch-up paint work for the stock rims on the 2006 model?
BTW, I bought my car used and it wasn't me...

[mit-gee-mui]

would the 22V touch-up paint work for the stock rims on the 2006 model?


As per this quote,

Try some 22V touch-up paint it should be a near match to the color of the rim.

Yes!:)


I was in the same situation as well (someone scratched my rims the day they were put on the car), and I got a touch up paint pen (as close a match as I could since I have gunmetal rims) and just applied it on the damaged section. Of course the rim won't be all "smooth" any more, but it's better than having a blotch of white there staring at my face. Now, unless you look REALLY closely or you have eyes of an eagle, chances are that you will not see the spot. I guess that's the cheapest and/or quickest way to deal with them and/or gives you the least hassle.

[Wild Weasel]

How do you call that then? curious to improve my ESL :)

Well we call it curb rash, because we all know that that means, but if it weren't a wheel then I'd describe that as a grinding, not a scratch. You couldn't make that mark with an awl, but you sure could with an angle grinder. :)

[Unoriginalusername]

i am not sure you could cover that up without having it professionaly done

[S.F.W.]

you can do the repair yourself, it just takes time and patience. Check out this guide:http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-repair/wheel-scuff-repair.htm

[Unoriginalusername]

you can do the repair yourself, it just takes time and patience. Check out this guide:http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-repair/wheel-scuff-repair.htm

^^ cool

[majic]

as WW said.. it's curb rash.. or more of a scrape than a scratch.. anyway..

1) use [img] tags instead of the [url] ones.. this way the pix will show up instead of links.. fixed it for ya

2) don't refinish the rims until you're ready to sell b/c it'll happen again and again and you'll be throwing the $150 or so away each time

[vblanche]

you can do the repair yourself, it just takes time and patience. Check out this guide:http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-repair/wheel-scuff-repair.htm

Great link...Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for...it was not a video then.

Can we get similar products here in Toronto? where?

thanks

[S.F.W.]

I would expect most of the product is readily available at crappy tire.

[vblanche]

you can do the repair yourself, it just takes time and patience. Check out this guide:http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-repair/wheel-scuff-repair.htm

Anyone tried this DIY repair? if Yes, did you get products at crappy tire? also, will 22V be the best match for the color?

thanks

[Caz]

I did this repair with a friend on his civic and it turned out great, he has since sold the car. It was very easy to do and the result was almost perfect.

[vblanche]

Cool...I will try it, but I don't know where to get paint closest to the wheel color...MoT?

[Caz]

If the stuff at Canadian Tire isn't close enough you can go to Car Quest http://carquest.know-where.com/carquest/cgi/selection?state-map=ON&country=CA&option=P&mapid=CA&lang=en&design=default&place=toronto&region=ON%2CCA or NAPA (pickering location) both can mix any colour into spray can. Booth places will be able to tell you how to do the whole project start to finish.