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Old May 17, 2012 | 05:08 AM
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Removing light scratches from TE37SL

Hey all - is there a way to remove light scratches from the semi polished area of the lip on these wheels? They are pressed graphite in color, so I don't want to ruin the finish of the wheel. Any recommendations/methods to try for this? Thanks in advance!
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Old May 17, 2012 | 08:02 AM
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I seem to be reading everywhere that these are anodized and cleared and that its almost impossible/dangerous to remove any imperfections. So, unless anyone has some advice I guess i'm stuck.
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Old May 18, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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ive read a few things b/c i have powercoated purple TE37's and they have a crap load of light scratches on these already (Grrr).

I did some searching and found out that if you use a good wax, it will help "hide" some fine scratches

I also read that if you use meguiars scratch x w/ a foam applicator + terry towel and then polish w/ a spray wax, it works well HOWEVER I will advise that they say its for paint. I dunno if it changes since ours is anodized/powercoated.
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Old May 18, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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ive read a few things b/c i have powercoated purple TE37's and they have a crap load of light scratches on these already (Grrr).

I did some searching and found out that if you use a good wax, it will help "hide" some fine scratches

I also read that if you use meguiars scratch x w/ a foam applicator + terry towel and then polish w/ a spray wax, it works well HOWEVER I will advise that they say its for paint. I dunno if it changes since ours is anodized/powercoated.
Hey I've tried scratch X + everything else i've read nothing seemed to work. It just so happened I curbed the same wheel today at work (which I've never done in my life), so I have a new wheel on order. Should be about 3-4 weeks till I see it. Goodluck with yours! If anyone wants a spare 19x10.5 +22 TE37 SL let me know I'll let it go for cheap.
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