Axle Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Is there anyway of smoothing out a single alloy wheel without having to go a complete refurb route? I have noticed a scuff which has slighty chipped away the outer rim on one of my alloys. Wasnt kerbed. Think it may have been when the new tyres were fitted but i have only just noticed it. The scratch/chip is like only 1.5 inches long, but i am concerned it may start to cause problems with the laquer peeling etc in the long term? Best form of cure/protection? Any advice appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I'm always scuffing my rims (ooh urr missus) and spent a fortune on wheel refurb. So this year I spent 30 quid on primer, paint and lacquer and did the job myself in two days. Okay It's not perfect showroom but you'd be hard pushed to see the scrapes and brake dust bubbling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osso Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 How did you manage to find a colour match for your wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Simple. Respray the whole lot. The hard work is rubbing down the wheels and filling in the scrapes. I watched one of these mobile wheel refurb blokes doing more or less this and forking out £300 each year. It ain't rocket science. Just time and patience and alot of rubbing down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 If its £50 odd to do a wheel surely some of these guys would do it for half that to just fill in a small scrape? No? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osso Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 for 50 quid, i would expect them to take the tyre off, repair the alloy, spray inside and out, then bake it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I suppose it's more of a fiddle trying to match paint and mask off the tyre than to remove the tyre and sand blast the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I bought some 'Poorboys wheel sealant' after a few members on here recommended it. Seems good so far & easy enough to apply a few coats. Stops break dust sticking a treat and will hopefully protect the lacquer to stop water getting underneath. Not too expensive either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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