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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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Hey guys. I need some help. I have the Silver TRD Rims for my Scion tc and i scratched both my rims on the passenger side. The scratch is pretty deep and it looks really nasty. I want to fix it but don't know what to do. Any clue what i should do?
Old Nov 4, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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Sorry for posting twice. Computer frozed and i thought my first one didn't go through
Old Nov 4, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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Pictures are a nice way to start. Where do you live?

You have four options:
1. Pay a professional to fix it.
2. Sell the set and buy some better rims.
3. Buy one rim or two, depending on whats broken.
4. Fix it yourself. But since you seem lost, its probably best you have someone fix the rim for you.
Old Nov 6, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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Yeah, was trying to get some picture but my camera is broken. The rims are not that damaged, to a point where its not repairable. It just has deep scratches. I was thinking about putting bondo over it, sand it down and repaint it. However, i don't know what paint code i should use. Have any clue on where i can find it?
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BTW, I live in San Diego Ca
Old Nov 9, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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It's probably better to follow Domo's #1 advice and just have a professional repair it. It will be less hassle and will probably get you better results.
Old Nov 9, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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have em powdercoated
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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Depending on how deep it is, you might be able to just slap some JB weld on. Grind it down. Repaint or powder coat.
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