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Old May 2, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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I don't see this as a big deal, but if theres a solution for this I'd do it.

Scraped part of my wheel up against a curb (yeah FML stupidity).


Picture shows the damage, slight scraping up against the bottom of my wheel. Wasn't too bad because I got out of it quick, and its not very noticeable unless you look for it.


Anything I can do to fix this? Any products? Or paint?

There 19" machine aluminum 2010 GT wheels.... these



Scraping is on the part closest to the tire
Old May 2, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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you could try just sanding the scraped part down with a fine sandpaper and then repaint and reclear it. also make sure to cover up what you dont want to sand.
Old May 2, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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I say just leave it. When's the last time you saw a car and went "Wow, nice car, let me check the rims for curbage"? Lol. Especially if it isn't very noticeable. Those are damn nice rims btw, I would cry if I curbed those.
Old May 2, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Robobble
I say just leave it. When's the last time you saw a car and went "Wow, nice car, let me check the rims for curbage"? Lol. Especially if it isn't very noticeable. Those are damn nice rims btw, I would cry if I curbed those.
Yeah I was pretty mad at myself when I saw the damage. Its not noticeable at all, but it's more of the fact that I KNOW its there

And yeah I love the rims haha. I'll prob just leave it
Old May 3, 2010 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MustangMike908
Yeah I was pretty mad at myself when I saw the damage. Its not noticeable at all, but it's more of the fact that I KNOW its there

And yeah I love the rims haha. I'll prob just leave it
I'm the same way about that kinda stuff lol
Old May 3, 2010 | 09:17 AM
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I made mine look better by doing just what i said.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RoushGT 1
I made mine look better by doing just what i said.
Was finding a paint that matched your wheels hard?

If not, I might try this...maybe over the summer. When I have some down time and I install some mods
Old May 4, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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Well I didn't paint them. that's just from a light sanding and then polish. you should just be able to sand it smooth and then put some clear on it.
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ok thanks for the help, if i run into any problems or im stuck ill throw you a message

thanks for all the help, appreciate it
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