rim scratched on the lip can it be fixed??

Old 06-15-2010, 09:39 AM
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rim scratched on the lip can it be fixed??

My street is under construction and i guess they didn't completely dig up the speed bump leading out my street and my from driver wheel clipped it and my rims got scratched and a piece of my tire was cut also, the tire i got a replacement but i was wondering if this can be fixed on my rim? can it be buffed out ? if so how can i do this? or am i gonna have to replace the rim can someone plz help me on this matter thanks alot..
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A search yielded this thread:

https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-tsx-problems-fixes-128/another-curb-rash-rim-repair-diy-56k-beware-731189/
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that is fine for oem rims but what about chrome lip?
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it can be done http://www.ehow.com/how_5340499_refi...me-wheels.html I know that anodized wheels you need to refinish the whole wheel and not just the damaged area.
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^ That is a great DIY!
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awsome thanks alot, i know this might be a noob question but Vip Status furious wheel the lip that is a chrome finish right?
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not sure, you would need to call them and find out if it is chrome dipped or anodized.
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