Paint for scratched wheel?
10-11-2004, 01:43 PM
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Paint for scratched wheel?
I see that there's been a lot of discussion about scratched rims. My wife had someone pull out on her and she had to avoid them by going up on a curve. The two driver side wheels have some scuffs around the edges which aren't noticable unless you bend down and look for them. However, there is a small patch on one spoke of each wheel that has a scrape mark.
Is there a paint or wheel repair kit available that I could just touch up those areas?
Is there a paint or wheel repair kit available that I could just touch up those areas?
10-11-2004, 03:06 PM
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You could bring the wheels to wheel doctor or whatever its called and get them looking like new for 50 bucks each. My wheels look like crap but once I get RonJons the OEM ones are going to be my beater/winter wheels anyway.
10-11-2004, 04:31 PM
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Be cheap and do it yourself.
Smooth out the scratches with a good quality file(s). Don't go too crazy - just file down the jagged edges. The less original color you remove, the better. The aluminum is pretty soft, it doesn't take long to get decent results.
Go the the Acura dealership and buy Silver Satin Metallic touch-up paint. They may ask you for a code: NH-623M. This paint is pretty thin - and you need to make sure it is well mixed (shaken). Use several light coats for better results.
Do all this and you'll only notice the blemishes if you get really close.
I was heartbroken over my first scuffed rim (slow-speed curb scuff / passenger side of course). Now the rims are back to looking 98% original. I'm also more apt to notice all the other cars out there with scuffed-up rims.
Good luck.
Smooth out the scratches with a good quality file(s). Don't go too crazy - just file down the jagged edges. The less original color you remove, the better. The aluminum is pretty soft, it doesn't take long to get decent results.
Go the the Acura dealership and buy Silver Satin Metallic touch-up paint. They may ask you for a code: NH-623M. This paint is pretty thin - and you need to make sure it is well mixed (shaken). Use several light coats for better results.
Do all this and you'll only notice the blemishes if you get really close.
I was heartbroken over my first scuffed rim (slow-speed curb scuff / passenger side of course). Now the rims are back to looking 98% original. I'm also more apt to notice all the other cars out there with scuffed-up rims.
Good luck.
10-11-2004, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TLspeed
Be cheap and do it yourself.
Smooth out the scratches with a good quality file(s). Don't go too crazy - just file down the jagged edges. The less original color you remove, the better. The aluminum is pretty soft, it doesn't take long to get decent results.
Go the the Acura dealership and buy Silver Satin Metallic touch-up paint. They may ask you for a code: NH-623M. This paint is pretty thin - and you need to make sure it is well mixed (shaken). Use several light coats for better results.
Do all this and you'll only notice the blemishes if you get really close.
I was heartbroken over my first scuffed rim (slow-speed curb scuff / passenger side of course). Now the rims are back to looking 98% original. I'm also more apt to notice all the other cars out there with scuffed-up rims.
Good luck.
Smooth out the scratches with a good quality file(s). Don't go too crazy - just file down the jagged edges. The less original color you remove, the better. The aluminum is pretty soft, it doesn't take long to get decent results.
Go the the Acura dealership and buy Silver Satin Metallic touch-up paint. They may ask you for a code: NH-623M. This paint is pretty thin - and you need to make sure it is well mixed (shaken). Use several light coats for better results.
Do all this and you'll only notice the blemishes if you get really close.
I was heartbroken over my first scuffed rim (slow-speed curb scuff / passenger side of course). Now the rims are back to looking 98% original. I'm also more apt to notice all the other cars out there with scuffed-up rims.
Good luck.
10-11-2004, 08:21 PM
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This sounds a bit too much for me to handle, but interesting for sure.
http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=30
http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=30
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10-11-2004, 11:25 PM
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They had paint for the a-spec wheels at the dealer. I haven't tried repairing my wheels yet. Hard to see clearing since I tear up everytime I see them...
10-12-2004, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ravingstylez
i just didi this 3 days ago without lookin at this thread and i was about to make a post onb how to fix youre scuffed rims... i thought i was gunna be the hero ... damn
10-12-2004, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ravingstylez
i just didi this 3 days ago without lookin at this thread and i was about to make a post onb how to fix youre scuffed rims... i thought i was gunna be the hero ... damn
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