Rim scratched...

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  1. Sep 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM #1
    LEGENDARY70

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    Hello all.

    My wife ran over a curb and scratched the rim. Not to bad but it's scratched. Short of taking it to a body shop where they will charge an arm and a leg. do I just sand it and paint it?

    if so, what type of sanding paper and what type of paint?

    They are after market hellcat rims.

    Thanks.
     
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  2. Sep 23, 2025 at 11:22 AM #2
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    hi there, could you post a picture please?
     
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  3. Sep 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM #3
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    The repair process is sanding, probably starting with something like 600-800 grit and move up gradually to 3000+ grit, then a two/three step polish. You can mask and clear it or straight coat it at that point.

    I wouldn’t recommend tackling this yourself unless you have some understanding and experience how to sand and polish paint. A wheel repair company usually can do this type of repair on site for about $200.

    However, if you are set on doing it yourself, this link may also help.

    How to Fix Alloy Rim Scratches (with Pictures) - wikiHow
     
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  4. Sep 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM #4
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    i have not seen this damaged wheel yet have you tom? i have repaired countless wheels in my shop since i sell tires and wheels?
     
  5. Sep 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM #5
    SRT-Tom

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    No, I haven't seen it. I was just providing some information on how to deal with a scratched wheel. As I told him, a professional rim repair shop is advisable.
     
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    without seeing it it could be a simple repair and we do this, to save the member money i have access to a company that specializes all rims and you are looking @ 25% - 50% from what a wheel new would cost, and they balance the wheel when finished and check for trueness also . A picture would help.


    Beep!
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    If you clean it up yourself consider a spray clear coat as well.
     
  8. Sep 25, 2025 at 8:19 AM #8
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    My apologies. I have been so busy with work and school. I will take a picture today and post it.

    Short of a body shop or me sanding it. It's minor but annoying lol. What if i just paint over it? What sort of paint shoul i use? thx
     
  9. Sep 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM #9
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    You can match up your wheel color here and buy a bottle of touch-up paint.

    OEM & Custom Wheel Paint Colors | Touch Up Zone
     
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  10. Sep 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM #10
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    After you remove the scratches, use good quality primer and color base coat.
    Then get a can of clear 2K clear spray paint.

    It is as close to a body shop finish because it has hardener/activator in it. You punch the bottom valve in the can to add the hardener.
     
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