Fixing scratched wheel - 40th anniv color

clee078 · 04-25-2011, 09:26 PM

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?

djpathfinder · 04-25-2011, 09:29 PM

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?

clee078 · 04-25-2011, 10:15 PM

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?

BG40thZ · 04-25-2011, 10:22 PM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by clee078

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?

djpathfinder · 04-25-2011, 11:24 PM

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.

clee078 · 04-26-2011, 12:03 PM

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.

TheGreatOne · 04-26-2011, 01:06 PM

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

issforged · 04-26-2011, 01:26 PM

A good shop will be able to blend in perfectly

onzedge · 04-26-2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clee078

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.

I rubbed one of mine too. A dental hygienist distracted me while parallel parking. Please let me know how you end up fixing it.

clee078 · 04-26-2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

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

Please post pics if you can, as well as the touch up paint brand and code. I'd be happy to get something that's just close for now, and do a thorough job later on.

ahhlun · 03-18-2012, 08:16 PM

OP, any update on this?

Srenity · 04-27-2012, 11:08 PM

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

LakeShow · 04-27-2012, 11:42 PM

You took your tires off roading or something.

Somberlaine · 04-30-2012, 09:04 AM

not bad at all

onzedge · 04-30-2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

You took your tires off roading or something.

04-25-2011, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
clee078 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 31 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	Fixing scratched wheel - 40th anniv color 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?

04-25-2011, 09:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	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? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

04-25-2011, 11:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	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. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

04-26-2011, 01:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	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 __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

03-18-2012, 08:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
ahhlun Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: redmond/richmond Posts: 59 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 13	OP, any update on this? __________________ 2004: MCS 2010: 370z 40th

04-25-2011, 10:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
clee078 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 31 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	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?

04-26-2011, 12:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
clee078 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 31 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	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.

04-26-2011, 01:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
issforged Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 668 Drives: '10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	A good shop will be able to blend in perfectly

04-27-2012, 11:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Srenity Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 537 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 18	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.

04-27-2012, 11:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	You took your tires off roading or something. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

04-30-2012, 09:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
Somberlaine Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 242 Drives: 2016 Golf R Rep Power: 14	not bad at all

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