How to repair scratches on rims?

kitty88 · 02-10-2007, 09:46 AM

Hi, hello to all members here, i am new in this forum.

May anyone give me some suggestions on how to repair some minor scratches on the rims, which was caused during cornering rub against kerb?

Thanks in advance.

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Patrick Olsen · 02-10-2007, 11:02 AM

If it's just light scratches then a polish that you would use on your car's paint might work. Modern wheels are just painted and clear-coated like the car's body, so the same sort of products will work.

If you hit a kerb (curb), though, that probably did more than just make some light scratches. The only way to fix "curb rash" is generally to send the wheels to a wheel repair shop that specializes in such things.

Where are you located? Maybe someone near you can take a look and offer some advice.

Pat Olsen
'97 Legacy 2.5GT sedan

02-10-2007, 09:46 AM	#1
kitty88 Scooby Newbie Member#: 139625 Join Date: Feb 2007	How to repair scratches on rims? Hi, hello to all members here, i am new in this forum. May anyone give me some suggestions on how to repair some minor scratches on the rims, which was caused during cornering rub against kerb? Thanks in advance. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-10-2007, 11:02 AM	#2
Patrick Olsen NASIOC Supporter Member#: 120 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Where the Navy sends me... Vehicle: 1997 Legacy 2.5GT QuickSilver Metallic	If it's just light scratches then a polish that you would use on your car's paint might work. Modern wheels are just painted and clear-coated like the car's body, so the same sort of products will work. If you hit a kerb (curb), though, that probably did more than just make some light scratches. The only way to fix "curb rash" is generally to send the wheels to a wheel repair shop that specializes in such things. Where are you located? Maybe someone near you can take a look and offer some advice. Pat Olsen '97 Legacy 2.5GT sedan