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incustody · 12-22-2009, 08:33 AM

OK after grieving since Sunday I am willing to post this for advice. I was turning a parking lot corner too short and nicked the curb with the right rear rim. It turns out damage is like something gnawing at the outter part of rim. 'Bite mark' length is about 4 inches. Is there a way to polish (sand it??) the rim to make it smooth again? Or should I just see this as a battle scar?
Thanks
Ken

OUR72GTO · 12-23-2009, 01:29 AM

The MS paint is not yet available for touch ups.

Nexus6 · 12-23-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

The MS paint is not yet available for touch ups.

It is available,but it is expensive from what i hear. You may want to try a wheel repair shop to get some.

as far as wax goes ,I would recommend Wheel Wax

OUR72GTO · 12-23-2009, 03:57 PM

If we are looking at the same letter...ya .... 100 gallon minimum.= N/A

Moose · 12-23-2009, 04:32 PM

My brother's C6 has the similar wheels, re; polished, and I've covered them with a coat of Zaino at the time of each detailing. They still look as good as the day he bought the car.

promod55 · 12-25-2009, 03:17 PM

You use citrus cleaners to remove tar and bugs from paint!!These cleaners are made from natural products and completely safe when used as per directions as any product would be.I have three show cars and two race cars with no problems and yes they have won before you ask.

rmnc3r · 01-12-2010, 12:06 PM

Boeshield T9
Developed by Boeing to protect Aluminum Aircraft Parts
http://www.boeshield.com/why/why_t9.php

If the rims are bare metal, I'd polish with Brasso, Turtle Wax Chrome Polish or somesuch to bring back the luster, then protect with Boeshield T9. Be careful with Brasso, I think it has ammonia in it.

The Turtle Wax Chrome Polish is marketed as such, but it is just a mild polish
and I've used it on things other than chrome.

http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,4,12

I would not use the above procedure on painted metal.

12-22-2009, 08:33 AM	#15
incustody TigerTail Drives: 2SS/RS/Auto/IOM/IO/Halo/Aftrburnr Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 89 View My Garage	OK after grieving since Sunday I am willing to post this for advice. I was turning a parking lot corner too short and nicked the curb with the right rear rim. It turns out damage is like something gnawing at the outter part of rim. 'Bite mark' length is about 4 inches. Is there a way to polish (sand it??) the rim to make it smooth again? Or should I just see this as a battle scar? Thanks Ken __________________ 2SS/RS/Auto/IOM/IO/faded gills/Gill Accents/Stainless Gas Cover/AAC Dual Amber+White Halos with DRL/Afterburner breaks,Oracle Taillights, Engine Cover - Atlanta Hydro Imaging, ARH Header 1-7/8 x 3, Long X pipe W/Cats, Vararam CAI, Vengeance Racing Tune

12-23-2009, 01:29 AM	#16
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	The MS paint is not yet available for touch ups. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

12-23-2009, 03:57 PM	#18
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	If we are looking at the same letter...ya .... 100 gallon minimum.= N/A __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

01-12-2010, 12:06 PM	#21
rmnc3r Drives: me up the wall. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 471	Boeshield T9 Developed by Boeing to protect Aluminum Aircraft Parts http://www.boeshield.com/why/why_t9.php If the rims are bare metal, I'd polish with Brasso, Turtle Wax Chrome Polish or somesuch to bring back the luster, then protect with Boeshield T9. Be careful with Brasso, I think it has ammonia in it. The Turtle Wax Chrome Polish is marketed as such, but it is just a mild polish and I've used it on things other than chrome. http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,4,12 I would not use the above procedure on painted metal. Last edited by rmnc3r; 01-12-2010 at 12:22 PM.

12-23-2009, 04:32 PM	#19
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	My brother's C6 has the similar wheels, re; polished, and I've covered them with a coat of Zaino at the time of each detailing. They still look as good as the day he bought the car.

12-25-2009, 03:17 PM	#20
promod55 Drives: 2010 camaro rs/ss 67 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: joppa Md Posts: 249 View My Garage	You use citrus cleaners to remove tar and bugs from paint!!These cleaners are made from natural products and completely safe when used as per directions as any product would be.I have three show cars and two race cars with no problems and yes they have won before you ask.