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Old 11-08-2003 | 05:53 PM
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Scuffed Wheels help!!!

I have a couple of scuffs on my stock wheels and im hoping there is something that i can do to fix it, maybe like a touch up paint but for rims ?? if anyone knows anything please help. thanks
Old 11-08-2003 | 07:16 PM
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no touch up paint

find a rim repair shop
Old 11-08-2003 | 09:49 PM
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Costs about 100 dollars/wheel to fix at a wheel repair shop. I used a place in Farmingdale, NY for a wheel my wife scuffed up and it looks just like new.
Old 11-08-2003 | 10:46 PM
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you've already scuffed your wheels and want to get them fixed, but given your history your probably going to scuff them again so whats the use.
Old 11-09-2003 | 04:33 AM
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thats harsh kas
Old 11-09-2003 | 05:41 AM
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it may be harsh, but its also the truth. why waste money. thats how i see it.
Old 11-09-2003 | 09:27 PM
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it may be harsh, but its also the truth. why waste money. thats how i see it.
Why fix things and make them look good?

I'd hate to see how messy your bedroom is Oh, was that harsh?


Seriously, rim repair shop, or find an aftermarket rim!!!
Old 11-10-2003 | 03:59 PM
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Depending on how deep your scratches are, I found Mazda Sunlight Silver Touchup paint worked.
Old 11-10-2003 | 08:24 PM
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Did you put clear over hte touchup?

Or do they sell the clear coat touch-up at the dealer or online?
Old 11-11-2003 | 01:30 PM
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KAS i guess when you live in a big city, things are more prone to happening, i guess they dont have paved roads or a big city up in Melbourne? when you grow up and make it to a big city, ill see you on this forum asking how to fix scuffs!! idiot!
Old 11-11-2003 | 05:34 PM
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sorry thats right, all i have to watch out for is wild animals.

I wasnt giving the guy ****, i was saying whats the use in fixing when its going to happen again. its just a waste of money!
Old 11-12-2003 | 11:19 AM
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Originally posted by tommy12g
KAS i guess when you live in a big city, things are more prone to happening, i guess they dont have paved roads or a big city up in Melbourne? when you grow up and make it to a big city, ill see you on this forum asking how to fix scuffs!! idiot!
Chill out. There's no need for you to react like that, he makes a perfectly valid point.

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Old 11-16-2003 | 10:18 PM
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Some tires hava a pronounced rub strip on the outside sidewall to help protect the rim. These OEM Potenzas have kind of a strip; the rims seem more protected than those on many cars I've seen. The Blizzak LM-22's I ordered for winter are supposed to have a good rub strip. You might consider checking that feature out for your next set of tires. I know how easily the scuffs occur.
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