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I was an idiot and drove too close to the curb. Left with a rash on my 40th Anniversary wheels. Does anyone know if the wheels are simply painted the
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I was an idiot and drove too close to the curb. Left with a rash on my 40th Anniversary wheels.
Does anyone know if the wheels are simply painted the special color? If so - color code? Any suggestions in the SF Bay Area on a wheel refinisher? |
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The color code isn't known. You could probably get it color matched pretty closely from a good shop though. How badly damaged are they?
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They're not horrible, maybe a 2-3 inch rash right at the edge closest to the inner diameter of the tire. Just anal, and really annoyed at my self for careless driving.
Anyone know if they are powder coated or painted from the factory? I assume touch up paint would be OK, regardless of original method? |
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I would assume that they are just painted. Take it to a reputable shop and have it color matched, any good one should be able to do it
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The "regular" OEM wheels are painted with a 3 step process, which are supposedly a bitch to replicate, but I've seen my friend's wheels, which were redone locally, and they did a good job refinishing them. I would assume the 40th wheels are done the same way, just different color. Rays is pretty secret about their proprietary interests, so there are no paint codes available. you might be able to get away with a bit of color matched touch up paint if the wheels aren't gouged, and you just need to touch up a small area.
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Thanks for the input. I'll probably find some touch up paint that most closely resembles the color for now. If I'm going to to a paint shop, I might as well get more work done at the same time, have been thinking about color matching the door handles to the wheel color.
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Ya, I bought mine slightly used with a few miles on it and the previous owner had the time to scuff up 2 rims pretty good, its annoying and many people think I did it lol
I have the touch up paint, so I might try it in a spot and see how it comes out...otherwise I guess its the shop for me too
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Posted this in the general section but wanted to put it on here as well since it is relevant.
Disclaimer: This is not a perfect fix but is very easy, very cheap, and is only noticed unless you are looking for it. Product: Dr. Colorchip in Nissan KAV Tools: Rotory tool with polishing attachments Step 1: Polish the wheel rash area trying to minimize the amount of additional wheel paint you take off. Step 2: Clean the affected area up. Step 3: Apply Dr. Colorchip like you normally would on a body paint chip ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Srenity; 04-28-2012 at 10:41 AM. |
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You took your tires off roading or something.
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