 Curb rash |
  |
 Jan 18, 2013 - 9:50 AM
|
 
|
|
Enthusiast  Joined Jun 5, '12 From NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
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:
 |
|
Jan 18, 2013 - 10:22 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Hard to tell how much definition the lip has lost, but sand it down with a file and sandpaper.
-------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'93 MX-5 LE |
|
Jan 18, 2013 - 10:26 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Jun 5, '12 From NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
and I should say I didn't cause the curb rash, I just bought the rims cheap as a result of them having curb rash. Some wheels and spots are worse than others, but I just want to mend them as best I can on my own.
|
|
Jan 18, 2013 - 10:39 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
QUOTE (doctavic @ Jan 18, 2013 - 11:26 AM)  and I should say I didn't cause the curb rash, I just bought the rims cheap as a result of them having curb rash. Some wheels and spots are worse than others, but I just want to mend them as best I can on my own. Sand it or fill it. Can do it with some simple fiberglass putty, then sand down to shape. If you use the putty, get it as close to what you want as possible. Stuff can take a serious sanding. Obviously it'll need a spray after this happens. |
|
Jan 18, 2013 - 2:00 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Oct 29, '11 From Haltom City, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
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 |
|
Jan 18, 2013 - 2:19 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Jun 5, '12 From NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Jan 18, 2013 - 2:00 PM) 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. |
|
Jan 21, 2013 - 1:18 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
put putty, and the next time you mount tires will crack. file and sand
-------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
|
Jan 21, 2013 - 6:50 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Oct 23, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 24 (100%) |
Tc wheels have a coating on them. Mine had some bad rash so before I got new tires I filed and sanded the rash out then had them all powder coated.
|
|
Jan 21, 2013 - 6:56 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Jun 5, '12 From NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (bmj67 @ Jan 21, 2013 - 7:50 PM) Tc wheels have a coating on them. Mine had some bad rash so before I got new tires I filed and sanded the rash out then had them all powder coated. yeah im just planning on filing and sanding, then polishing them back up. didn't get a chance to start yesterday, but I will the next time its mildly nice out. |
|
Jan 29, 2013 - 12:42 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Jan 23, '13 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (doctavic @ Jan 21, 2013 - 7:56 PM) QUOTE (bmj67 @ Jan 21, 2013 - 7:50 PM) Tc wheels have a coating on them. Mine had some bad rash so before I got new tires I filed and sanded the rash out then had them all powder coated. yeah im just planning on filing and sanding, then polishing them back up. didn't get a chance to start yesterday, but I will the next time its mildly nice out. my wheels where just as bad, about 5 hours after in sanding washing and blacking out my wheels came out almost like new, now in spring ill do it again to finish the rest of the rash and new winter rash off and painting the lips white. if you decide to paint them I cant stress enough how important it is to wash AND degrease them, spray the edges and lips 1st then the rest, do that about 4-6 times light coats 15-20 minutes between coats, and about 2 of clear, and you will be forever happy... until you lend it you your GF and she makes another rash on one of the wheels.... lol -------------------- white 1997 Celica GT***FOR SALE
|
|
3 User(s) are reading this topic (3 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: November 23rd, 2024 - 1:39 PM |