R56 Oweee I scratched Spike's rim
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Oweee I scratched Spike's rim
Well had my first case of curb-rash already . It's not a pretty sight, although it looks worse in the photo than in person. Can I use some fine sandpaper or Emery Cloth? Do I need to redo the clear-coat? Or should I use the Wurth German Alloy Silver Wheel Lacquer?
I don't want to start spraying the entire rim, I just would like to touch up the part that got hurt.
If I leave it, other than asthetics, will that cause a problem?
I don't want to start spraying the entire rim, I just would like to touch up the part that got hurt.
If I leave it, other than asthetics, will that cause a problem?
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When I repaired some curb rash and repainted a set of wheels this past summer, I referred to this DIY and found it helpful....
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/realwhda.html
If you end up repairing it yourself, the spot putty method is pretty easy. I would only add from my own experience of doing it that if you have a really high spot where you scraped the wheel, take a file to it first before sanding it down and applying the putty, otherwise you will have a hard time getting it smooth and even.
I did a whole set of four wheels and all had extensive rash (from the previous owner). It took a while.....but one little spot like you have should take no time at all, especially since you would just tape off the one spot and touch up with the spray paint.
Good luck.
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/realwhda.html
If you end up repairing it yourself, the spot putty method is pretty easy. I would only add from my own experience of doing it that if you have a really high spot where you scraped the wheel, take a file to it first before sanding it down and applying the putty, otherwise you will have a hard time getting it smooth and even.
I did a whole set of four wheels and all had extensive rash (from the previous owner). It took a while.....but one little spot like you have should take no time at all, especially since you would just tape off the one spot and touch up with the spray paint.
Good luck.
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http://www.audiworld.com/tech/ext43.shtml
EDIT: Looks like Fastlane beat me to it! (The instructions are the same)
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Bummer!
I did almost the exact same "curb brush" just a few weeks ago. Man, I felt like such a dweeb! But after a few days, I didn't think it was all that noticable and decided to just leave it alone. I think that painting or sanding may make it just as noticable as leaving it alone if not done really well.
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Rick,
No one will notice your rash, not with that cool antenna.
...seriously, I had a rock smack my newly powder coated wheel, left a big ding/chip. I sprayed paint onto a wire and let it run down into the damaged area, filled it up nicely. On your's you may need position the scuff down and mask the tire below the area. Take your time, and from ten feet, good as new!
disregard if this has been discussed in any of the above links.
Bryan
No one will notice your rash, not with that cool antenna.
...seriously, I had a rock smack my newly powder coated wheel, left a big ding/chip. I sprayed paint onto a wire and let it run down into the damaged area, filled it up nicely. On your's you may need position the scuff down and mask the tire below the area. Take your time, and from ten feet, good as new!
disregard if this has been discussed in any of the above links.
Bryan
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Thanks everyone for the great advise. I think I will give it a try with the DIY repair but I'll wait til the summer. Perhaps by then I'll be less in shock about Spike . Also right now it's too cold where I am. As I often say, why do today what you can put off 'til tomorrow.
Bryan, that's just crazy talk about the antenna, but it is nice isnt it
I wonder if these curb-feelers come in an MCS version
Bryan, that's just crazy talk about the antenna, but it is nice isnt it
I wonder if these curb-feelers come in an MCS version
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Not a curb repair solution... but
If you are were looking to change to some non runflat tires, you can get new, wider tires. Stock is 205, I've gone to size 215 tires myself. This will offer a bit of protection as the rubber comes out past the rim. Save your old tires in case u get a flat. Or if you were looking for new rims, same rules apply.
Of course, those r more costly options...
Of course, those r more costly options...
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If you are were looking to change to some non runflat tires, you can get new, wider tires. Stock is 205, I've gone to size 215 tires myself. This will offer a bit of protection as the rubber comes out past the rim. Save your old tires in case u get a flat. Or if you were looking for new rims, same rules apply.
Of course, those r more costly options...
Of course, those r more costly options...
My BMW had the widest tires available for the stock rim and you're right the tires did offer some protection for the rims. I'm going to get rid of the RFs once they go so 215s for me.
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Misery loves company. Perhaps we could start a Curb-Rash Club, or one for those who's Mini's aren't pristine any more
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