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mazda6guy · 08-09-2007, 09:39 PM

I've a few minor scuffs on my wheels that I would like to make liik a bit better. You know, the inevitable curb scratches. I just got one tonight exactly while trying to do a three-point turn on a narrow street.

Is there there any such thing as touch-up paint for these wheels or is it basically an unfixable issue?

top_gear87 · 08-09-2007, 09:49 PM

I don't think anything like touchup paint exists, but I'm pretty sure you can get the wheel repaired.

edit: ↓↓↓ I stand corrected

awh · 08-09-2007, 09:52 PM

i have after market rims that i successfully cleaned up with touch up paint. go to autozone and try to match the color as close as you can - i purchased something like a paint pen for my gunmetal colored rims and it matches perfectly. fixed the curb rash really well.

CCStooge · 08-09-2007, 10:23 PM

The alternative is you can just wreck into someone to the point that that wheel (as well as your entire left/right side) has to be replaced. Make the insurance pay 90%!

Okay, bad joke, but that was the outcome of my accident. My one curb rash as well as the stupid dents people put in my car were fixed via my accident.

ottawaP5 · 08-10-2007, 07:07 AM

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i have after market rims that i successfully cleaned up with touch up paint. go to autozone and try to match the color as close as you can - i purchased something like a paint pen for my gunmetal colored rims and it matches perfectly. fixed the curb rash really well.[/b]

I did the same with an OEM wheel, got it curb rashed pretty bad. Some siilver touch up paint did the trick, you have go up to it really close to notice.

mazda6guy · 08-10-2007, 08:31 AM

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i have after market rims that i successfully cleaned up with touch up paint. go to autozone and try to match the color as close as you can - i purchased something like a paint pen for my gunmetal colored rims and it matches perfectly. fixed the curb rash really well.[/b]

You think you could post the exact item# that you used? That way i'll go to AutoZone and pick up the exact bottle you guys used.

I inspected all 4 rims this morning and each has a very minor scratch or "rash". None of them are deep. But it's the worst feeling when you feel that wheel hit, even when your trying to be careful. And I am careful with my car, as far as dings nicks, scratches, etc. I guess it's just a part of normal wear and tear.

mdogg · 08-10-2007, 09:00 AM

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I inspected all 4 rims this morning and each has a very minor scratch or "rash". None of them are deep. But it's the worst feeling when you feel that wheel hit, even when your trying to be careful. And I am careful with my car, as far as dings nicks, scratches, etc. I guess it's just a part of normal wear and tear.

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It's probably worse when they are custom powdercoated GramLights that are not even a month old..... trust me on this.............

awh · 08-10-2007, 09:04 AM

i dont have the item#, because i wasnt repairing the oem rims. to be totally honest the selection at autozone, pep boys, and similiar stores varies widely. its just best to go in and eyeball it.

docta13 · 08-10-2007, 11:35 AM

I successfully have repaired one of my wheels using this exact method:
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-r...cuff-repair.htm

I'm doing another rim tomorrow actually...

airjeff · 08-11-2007, 10:03 PM

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I successfully have repaired one of my wheels using this exact method:
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-r...cuff-repair.htm

I'm doing another rim tomorrow actually...[/b]

That's a pretty sweet write-up! Hardest part of the whole thing is finding the right paint. (for us anyway)

08-09-2007, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
mazda6guy Rally Racer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Providence, Rhode Island Posts: 1,315 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I've a few minor scuffs on my wheels that I would like to make liik a bit better. You know, the inevitable curb scratches. I just got one tonight exactly while trying to do a three-point turn on a narrow street. Is there there any such thing as touch-up paint for these wheels or is it basically an unfixable issue? __________________ Old Car 2003 6s - Glacier Silver / Black cloth OldCar 2006 Mazdaspeed6 GT - Velocity Red Mica / Black leather New Car! 2008 Mazdaspeed3 GT - Sunlight Silver / Black leather "There aren’t many $25,000 cars that you can truly get excited about driving every time you put the key in the ignition, but this is one of them." - New York Times Review of Mazdaspeed3 3/11/2007

08-09-2007, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
top_gear87 Track Racer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 666 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't think anything like touchup paint exists, but I'm pretty sure you can get the wheel repaired. edit: ↓↓↓ I stand corrected __________________ -Matt 2002 Spa Yellow S2000

08-09-2007, 09:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
awh Rally Racer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 1,053 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i have after market rims that i successfully cleaned up with touch up paint. go to autozone and try to match the color as close as you can - i purchased something like a paint pen for my gunmetal colored rims and it matches perfectly. fixed the curb rash really well. __________________ My Velocity6 Car Domain Page - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2418091 not updated..... My Mods : CP-E Single CBE w/ Muffler Welded In, TurboXS TP, CP-E CAI w/ Hydro Shield & Wheel Well Splash Mod, Speedie TIP, Denso Spark Plugs, CP-E Rear Engine Mount, RPM Sport Springs, CorkSport Shock Brace, Whiteline RSB, HKS BOV, TT & CP-E Diff Mounts, TT Front Engine Mount, Cobb Shifter Weight, Vent Pod w/ VEI Boost Gauge, Hardwired Beltronics RX65, Blinder Laser Jammer (ask about install), Hardwired Audiolink & Garmin Nuvi 760 in Map Pocket, Hardwired Scan Gauge II in Sunglass Holder, Bose Pre-Amp, HID Fogs, Smoked Rear Reflectors w/LEDs, Side Markers Tinted w/Film, Wolo Bad Boy Horn, Redline Hood Struts, TWM Shift Knob & Shifter Bushings,Winter Set Up - 225 Pirelli Sottozeros on White Powder Coated OEM Rims, Summer Set Up - 225 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on Konig Troubles, Fluids (Royal Purple 5w30, Redline 75w90 in the Differential, Redline MT-90 75w90 in the Transmission, Amsoil 80w90 in the Transfer Case)

08-09-2007, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
CCStooge Track Racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 458 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	The alternative is you can just wreck into someone to the point that that wheel (as well as your entire left/right side) has to be replaced. Make the insurance pay 90%! Okay, bad joke, but that was the outcome of my accident. My one curb rash as well as the stupid dents people put in my car were fixed via my accident. __________________ 2006 Mazda 6i 2.3L MTX - updated 10/28/07 1998 Mazda 626 Lx MTX - DOA 07/21/2006

08-10-2007, 09:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
awh Rally Racer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 1,053 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont have the item#, because i wasnt repairing the oem rims. to be totally honest the selection at autozone, pep boys, and similiar stores varies widely. its just best to go in and eyeball it. __________________ My Velocity6 Car Domain Page - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2418091 not updated..... My Mods : CP-E Single CBE w/ Muffler Welded In, TurboXS TP, CP-E CAI w/ Hydro Shield & Wheel Well Splash Mod, Speedie TIP, Denso Spark Plugs, CP-E Rear Engine Mount, RPM Sport Springs, CorkSport Shock Brace, Whiteline RSB, HKS BOV, TT & CP-E Diff Mounts, TT Front Engine Mount, Cobb Shifter Weight, Vent Pod w/ VEI Boost Gauge, Hardwired Beltronics RX65, Blinder Laser Jammer (ask about install), Hardwired Audiolink & Garmin Nuvi 760 in Map Pocket, Hardwired Scan Gauge II in Sunglass Holder, Bose Pre-Amp, HID Fogs, Smoked Rear Reflectors w/LEDs, Side Markers Tinted w/Film, Wolo Bad Boy Horn, Redline Hood Struts, TWM Shift Knob & Shifter Bushings,Winter Set Up - 225 Pirelli Sottozeros on White Powder Coated OEM Rims, Summer Set Up - 225 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on Konig Troubles, Fluids (Royal Purple 5w30, Redline 75w90 in the Differential, Redline MT-90 75w90 in the Transmission, Amsoil 80w90 in the Transfer Case)

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08-10-2007, 11:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
docta13 Learners License Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I successfully have repaired one of my wheels using this exact method: http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-r...cuff-repair.htm I'm doing another rim tomorrow actually... __________________ 2005 Mazda6 s Sport Hatchback Steel Grey Metallic 6-Speed Auto w/ Manual mode