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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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Default Stock rim curb rash

I was pulling up to a ATM window and well - *scratch*

Anyway to fix this? Or does everyone think new rims would be better?
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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Why get new ones right now. May happen again and then you'd REALLY be mad.
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by tC4me
Why get new ones right now. May happen again and then you'd REALLY be mad.
A good point. And part of the reason I haven't bothered to do anything about the rashes on a couple of my OEM wheels. I'm careful, but ____ happens and I'm not going to go nuts over it.
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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I wish there was an easy way to fix it, but from what I've heard, it's an expensive procedure that you have to have done by a pro - real money outlaid. I've had mine pretty rashy looking for a couple years now and I just keep drivin...
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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y'know, over time, they just tend to kinda "smooth" themselves out so that its not so visible.
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Man, I hate that when it happens. I always just use a small file and some sandpaper and blend in the rash to the wheel. Takes about 30 min but it looks a lot better then a rash.
Old Jul 12, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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ya..sandpaper..polish..and maybe a little shot of clear coat
Old Jul 12, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by b52hDUNN
Man, I hate that when it happens. I always just use a small file and some sandpaper and blend in the rash to the wheel. Takes about 30 min but it looks a lot better then a rash.
What type and grit do you think is needed?
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