Curb rash Options

[doctavic]

I've found a lot of posts on online across forums, but does anyone have any personal experience fixing curb rash? what to do? This is what I'm working with:

[Special_Edy]

If it is a polished finish, file it down smooth, then begin wet sanding. Start with 80 or 120 grit, next use 120 or 220 grit, then 400, then 600(you can skip this one), next 800, then 1000, followed by 1500, then 2000 and finally 2500. Now you can use rubbing compound to buff it(a buffer saves effort but you can easily do this by hand), next use polishing compound and finally wax it.

You will have a mirror smooth surface, more perfect than any coat of paint.

If it is a painted surface you will need to fill it or file it smooth and repaint.

If the scratches are deep you can fill them with solder or welding depending on the alloy/steel and then file this back to the original shape.



If you remove a lot of material you may need to have the wheel rebalanced

[doctavic]

If it is a polished finish, file it down smooth, then begin wet sanding. Start with 80 or 120 grit, next use 120 or 220 grit, then 400, then 600(you can skip this one), next 800, then 1000, followed by 1500, then 2000 and finally 2500. Now you can use rubbing compound to buff it(a buffer saves effort but you can easily do this by hand), next use polishing compound and finally wax it.

You will have a mirror smooth surface, more perfect than any coat of paint.

If it is a painted surface you will need to fill it or file it smooth and repaint.

If the scratches are deep you can fill them with solder or welding depending on the alloy/steel and then file this back to the original shape.



If you remove a lot of material you may need to have the wheel rebalanced

Thanks again Special Edy... I have Scion TC rims with what I believe is a polished finish. I'll take your advice.