kdaniel6217

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Im pretty sure this isnt the first post about scuffed rims here but im in too much of rush and shock to look around 5-10 pages for it.

it seems like a fairly good scuff. i was in the school zone so its got yellow paint all around the lip of the rim. i have serveral choices for now:
-wipe/sand/buffer
-wipe/filling/paint
-take it to a shop
the stock rims seem little bit darker toned then regular titanium rims. im in class right now so i cant show a image but ill post it once i get home.

mindoculae

definitely try to repair the scuffs yourself first. you may not totally return the rims
to new but you may be able to reduce the cost of professional restoration if you're
able to bring them back some.

kdaniel6217

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how much you think it cost professionally done?

kiss_kiss_kill

A lot more than what it would be worth. You'd be better off purchasing a used stock wheel off someone. If it's not that bad, try sanding it down to smooth it a bit.

rosedaleny806

its a stock rim, who cares. now if u had wheels like tina, thats a whole different story. Just paint the stock wheels, sand it primer it, paint. and voila!

Jon

^If I only had my car for 3 days and scuffed my wheel I'd be a little upset too. I went 3 years without scratching mine and when I did I was quite ticked.

kdaniel6217

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alright. i guess im not going to get it done professionally. I actually saw selling one new for $170 ea. But still i think ill just fix it up w/ sandpaper.

anyone know the color code for the tc rims

Perroski

dude $170 each?? thats too expensive!!!, down here in miami i can find a whole set of stock wheels for $200 either new or fairly well preserved.

rosedaleny806

eh, i guess i know what u mean jon but there jus stock wheels, i was mad afterwards painting them when i scratched them, that was only bc i had jus painted them lol

kiss_kiss_kill

1 wheel on my car has been curbed.....twice. Once happened on the way to SEMA when I got pulled over & turned onto a side street when it was 3am & pitch black out & the douchebagel cops were highbeaming me with all 4 lights & I couldn't see worth a damn. You can't even tell. I cried like a little sissy though. Another time happened when I drove into a nasty **** pothole by my friends shop & my car shifted slightly & nicked the sidewalk. That's barely noticeable either. Neither times did it go all the way through the chrome, needless to say, I got lucky.

SteveTC_RS_4-0

just get aftermarket wheels.

kdaniel6217

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thanks all for great tips and alternative ideas.
yea so i got a better look of it after class. it wasnt a big scuff....except for the little 5mm chip on it. doh! and about 1~2mm scratchws around. its actually barely noticeable even in close range. except for the yellow paint.
i think i might just leave it as is for now. And since its aluminum, no rust.

@Kiss Kiss Kill: it seems like luck never comes to me. but gosh twice on same rim. your really tryin to tear the metal rnt u.

you know where I can find them? if its cheap..i think ill just replace em.

kiss_kiss_kill

Haha, I know, that's the unlucky rim. There were imperfections in the chroming from day 1, too. I was incredibly ____ed the first time I curbed it....I was more ____ed about the curbing than the ticket itself, haha. But just the lip on my wheel alone is $400. =/

silverstreaktc

paint the rest of the rims yellow on the lip

Jtc

Now is a good time to get some xp at sanding and if it's really bad you have a reason to paint them

Murphys_Law

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powdercoat them

kdaniel6217

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so i went down to lowes..had nothing then i went to autozone...didnt have bondo so i just got the tires checked out...was fine so i jus went home. lets see wat i can do tomorrow. maybe get some wet sandpaper and at least make it look clean. get all the yellow sh i t off.

@Murphy Law: hmm whats powerdercoating do?? does it fill in the small chip??
@silverstreaktc: haha good idea but i think ill pass. i guess i might if it was a pimp my skool bus.lol

wow is that right. a ticket nd scuffing. jeez
gosh $400!? did you get yours professionally done? im guessing they were aftermarket rims? i mean stocks can be found for under 200~300.

DJ08tC

^^yes, she has aftermarket rims,expensive ones at that. Hope she doesn't mind me posting her pics. This is her car!!

kiss_kiss_kill

^Thanks, no I don't mind.

It's barely even noticeable so I left them. You can seriously find a single stock rim for $50-$75.

p.s. lol, it was weird scrolling on this post. I'm still not used to Descendant having my car on their banner, haha (http://m1.2mdn.net/viewad/2206885/Wo...0v3_082409.jpg)

yellowxhoodie

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get jbweld, fill in the suffed area, sand smooth, re-paint the wheel.
note: youll prob have to repaint all 4 wheels because i doubt youll find the OEM color.