grsd03

Hey everyone,

just wanted to share with you some before and after pics of my type S wheels. Got slight curb rash on one of them which bugged the crap out me so I had to fix it. Using the methods posted on this site somewhere I went at it.

Cost = $30
Time = 4-5hours (majority was waiting to dry)

It isn't the greatest job but I'm happy with it.
I was under a time constraint as I had to do other stuff in between drying and waiting times so wasn't able to be a perfectionist. However it came out good.
You can still see it up close and if you knew it was there (also the pictures still show some dust left from sanding). Also the paint wasn't an exact match but close enough.
For $30 and 4-5 hours out of my day, I can't complain.
Other than that take a look for yourselves.

95oRANGEcRUSH

Nice work. I think with a little more time on your side you could have done a 100% perfect repair.

Can you link where the fix is please?

CarrieLynn

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NICE JOB!
did you use AM touch up paint?

Anyone know what I can use to match the gunmetal aspec rims?

6spdtl-s

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nah that looks like a spray paint.

The AM paint dries a lot darker than the rim, but looks good while wet!

haiinguyenn

DUDE!1 i need to know how you do that? i recently bought a tl from someone else and it has BAD curb checks.. This woul dbe an excellent DIY ifit were a write up!

BlacuraTLTYPES27

what exactly did you use to fix this?

chairguru22

I'd like to also know how you fixed this...

CarrieLynn

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lol search you guys, there is a diy here somewhere. I will find it for you if you each paypal me $20

Steven Bell

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I've used the Anthricite touch-up paint on my Type S wheels. It works really well. Obviously, the curb rash is still there, but it isn't as noticable because of the color match.





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CarrieLynn

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maybe this will help

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/realwhda.html

erick3

is it true that you can purchase the gunmetal paint code from the dealer? darn thieves...

jnc2000

Does anyone know the paint code for the 04 a-spec rims?

woot427

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I don't think the wheels have paint codes. In fact, I think the TL is the only honda/acura that doesn't have a paint code for the wheel.

edit: did a search and at least confirmed what I said.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/silver-paint-code-tl-wheels-713226/

grsd03

Thanks CarrieLynn,

No I actually used the duplicolour NG GM 396 touch up pen.

grsd03

It's actually a touch up pen

grsd03

Just follow the instructions in the link CarrieLynn provided. I followed those exact steps. However for the colour I used a touch up pen by duplicolour.

6spdtl-s

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Did you wet sand? looks really smooth.

chill_dog

Nice work. I've always been tempted to fix the curbs on my stock wheels, but since I don't use them, I always find something else to do. Maybe one day.

grsd03

Yes you must wet sand in order to be nice and smooth, used 2000grit paper

esco786

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very nice...one less worry poking at our brains going to do this as soon as the weather gets warmer.

illstrategy

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/t-u-paint-gun-metal-spec-rims-very-close-match-maybe-perfect-3g-garage-d082-590960/

NG GM 435

Its the best match you can find for our 04 aspecs

lldknyll26

looks great. I need to fix my type s rims as well, Care to briefly write it up how you went about fixingi t?

handsom-hustla

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nice.. good job.. i have done the same to a set of wheels.. saved ur self some $$$..

javamanbill

ahhh great...you had to show us there is a way to fix curb rash. Now I may have to invest the time to fix my own. Great work...only you as the owner will notice it is not perfect when you are out and about.

vinnier6

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not bad....i dont understand why you guys cant park your car without bangging into the curbs.....

New Car TL-S

check just about every ad in the black market...it's amazing, at least one wheel is messed up.

**yes if you search posts you'll see i've been on the searching side of finding a curb rash fix, but it was the one and only time my wife drove my car.

95oRANGEcRUSH

There are many variables. For one, I personally think the stock tires are too narrow and have a sidewall that is not tall enough to offer any protection against curb rash.

I came from a Mustang to this so the size difference is something else to get newly associated with.

dave_ramkumar

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any one knows what color can match my gun metal rims?

dave_ramkumar

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this is the rim

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-4114532..._2076_37216191