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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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How to/ Where to fix a scratched rim?

Does anyone know what type of shops fix scratched rims? Do they touch up? Respray?

Anyone have experience in this area? Thanks.

My rim is lightly scratched and there and some bits where it is obviously scratched




EDIT: Visit here for DIY: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/realwhda.html

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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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there is a DIY somewhere on the forums, IIRC. maybe the evo diy forum
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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Yeah I search googled and found heaps of informative info, however, I believe that info would apply VERY well for people with silver rims.

I mean, I can apply that same technique, but would need the correct paint.

I have black 5zigen F1NOR-C rims, and I think the color is anodized black. Now, where am I going to get that sort of paint! Time to ring my mate from 5zigen.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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I read through this website, and had found it VERY informative.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/realwhda.html

Just take a quick look, this will help you.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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We have guys that come to the dealership and repair all of our used cars from the sale or trade-ins wheels... They basically just mix the paint, and use an airbrush to fix em up... Looks pretty good honestly...
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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I see, I'll probably give this guy a call in Sydney tomorrow. See what they can do.
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Punkskalar
We have guys that come to the dealership and repair all of our used cars from the sale or trade-ins wheels... They basically just mix the paint, and use an airbrush to fix em up... Looks pretty good honestly...
At my dealer we also do the same. The company fixes curb rashes and all other crazy wheel damage that you can think of then paint and clears the wheel to new. Mobilewheelrepair.com is what we use.
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