P.J. Grause

I scuffed my right rear wheel backing up to a curb. It's a minor scratch and it would probably look fine if I painted it. Does anyone know where I can find paint to match the wheels? Is this something that the dealer could/would repair for a reasonable amount?

Tripp11

If it bothers you that much, take it to a wheel repair shop and they will make it look like new for approximately $50-75. Here in the midwest, we have what's called Mr. Wheel and they do amazing work on badly damaged wheels.

caball88

chalk another one up to the curb rash victims. this happens way too often. take it to a wheel shop if its minor it can be fixed quick and cheap.

P.J. Grause

Thanks for the info, guys. It's a pretty minor scuff but it bugs the hell out of me. I probably wouldn't care if not for the fact that I've only had the car for 10 days.

jpullano1@netze

My TL is 2 weeks old and I just scratched the f#$% out of my right front wheel. Im in chocago. If anyone knows if it can be fixed....please let me know. It sickens me!

Thanks/

smoore

Someone provided this suggestion some time ago on another thread. They suggested using sandpaper (first course lightly and then fine to finish the scratch) and then paint with MDX silver touchup paint. In fact the author of the suggestion indicated that once the sanding was done the you might actually decide that you didn't need the touchup paint.

rescueswimmer

Im not sure about that Idea since the rims have a clear coat on them for protcection. Once you start sanding it off even though your going to paint it. It might cause you a headache down the road especially if they salt the roads in the winter.

Tripp11

Yes, it can be fixed as good as new. Any reputable wheel repair shop in your city can do it for roughly $50 and you won't even see the damage.

smeds

DITTO. My cars a week old. Anyone know a wheel repair in Southern Cal.

mrpete

So I"m not the only guy that's super cautious and yet curbed the SOB??

I gotta get a small scratch out too.............

Pete

jgatortl

jgatortl

I have used my dremel with a sanding stone to sand or smooth out the scratch - then used the cloth polishing attachment to polish. This really diminishes the look of the scratch, and gets it to a smooth condition so you don't snag your sponge on the rim every time you wash your car. It is worth a try before spending the $$$ for rim repair

¿GotJazz?

The way I'm going to get rid of my rim scratches (on all 4 wheels by now, I'm sure ... I don't check anymore) is to buy some really nice chrome wheels, and then buy tires that are wider than the wheels. I'm going to wait until my current tires wear out first, and just not worry about the existing damage.

I don't know why Acura put wheels on the TL that are wider than the tires so that the rims protect the tires instead of the other way around.

varanelli

I have scratched three of four rims. This is mostly a result of trying to park too close to the curb in an end spot to stay away from door dings.

In the Baltimore-DC metro area, there is a place called Wheel Doctors outside of Baltimore/Annapolis that is supposed to be very good.

ndabunka

He you guys go... Buy three and sell one to one of the other guys on here. I'll even split them up if I can sell all four at the same time. $125/wheel, $100 for the slightly scuffed one. One has a minor scuff. If these don't sell soon, I'll put them in the attic until winter then try again. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMESE%3AIT

fsr20det

i need to buy 1 more rim to complete my curbed up set . i just bought one for $40 today and need to buy 1 more so let me know!!!
Alvin fsr20det@aol.com

DvdGene

ndabunka, can i buy one? let me know, my email is epeben@hotmail.com

daikon38

I was telling my buddy about how my rim got scuffed, and he referred me to this website that guides you through the process on doing it yourself.

I've not actually done it myself, as it seems like a lot of work, but i'm sure some of you wouldn't mind.

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/ext43.shtml

ENJOY!