Scratched wheel

9Zs_Ed · 06-12-2011, 07:27 PM

Today I discovered a pretty deep scratch in one of my sport package 19" wheels (stock), and it shows up as black; dirt inside I guess, although it is less than two weeks old, considering the last time I washed it. I haven't driven it all that much during those two weeks either - a weekender.

Anyway, I'm pretty sure that I can make it a lot better with the "ball point pen" end of a touchup paint applicator, if I knew the correct color. Does anyone know what comes closest to the color of these wheels?

Methodical4u · 06-12-2011, 11:56 PM

Man, that sucks... I wish I could help out more... honestly your best bet might be to get just some clear coat and use a toothpick to fill the scratch.. but do SMALL amounts of clear at a time... once it gets above the rest of the clear, get a pencil with a normal eraser on it... cut out a small piece of 2000 grit to match the size of the eraser and then LIGHTLY sand until it's even with the wheel. Let each coat dry for 24-48 hours... it will take some time, but I don't think you'll even notice it afterward... you'll have to use a little polishing compound such as Meguiars 105 with a MF towel.. and just do a little, wipe it off, back and forth until it's shiny again.

I don't think you can really "match" the color because it's just polished aluminum with clearcoat over it. I hope this helps.

9Zs_Ed · 06-13-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

Man, that sucks... I wish I could help out more... honestly your best bet might be to get just some clear coat and use a toothpick to fill the scratch.. but do SMALL amounts of clear at a time... once it gets above the rest of the clear, get a pencil with a normal eraser on it... cut out a small piece of 2000 grit to match the size of the eraser and then LIGHTLY sand until it's even with the wheel. Let each coat dry for 24-48 hours... it will take some time, but I don't think you'll even notice it afterward... you'll have to use a little polishing compound such as Meguiars 105 with a MF towel.. and just do a little, wipe it off, back and forth until it's shiny again.

I don't think you can really "match" the color because it's just polished aluminum with clearcoat over it. I hope this helps.

That sounds like a good solution, THANKS!!

Methodical4u · 06-13-2011, 12:18 PM

no problem my friend... let me know how it works out.

06-12-2011, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
9Zs_Ed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Posts: 108 Drives: 10 Rdstr Trng Spt 6M Rep Power: 14	Scratched wheel Today I discovered a pretty deep scratch in one of my sport package 19" wheels (stock), and it shows up as black; dirt inside I guess, although it is less than two weeks old, considering the last time I washed it. I haven't driven it all that much during those two weeks either - a weekender. Anyway, I'm pretty sure that I can make it a lot better with the "ball point pen" end of a touchup paint applicator, if I knew the correct color. Does anyone know what comes closest to the color of these wheels?

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06-12-2011, 11:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 15	Man, that sucks... I wish I could help out more... honestly your best bet might be to get just some clear coat and use a toothpick to fill the scratch.. but do SMALL amounts of clear at a time... once it gets above the rest of the clear, get a pencil with a normal eraser on it... cut out a small piece of 2000 grit to match the size of the eraser and then LIGHTLY sand until it's even with the wheel. Let each coat dry for 24-48 hours... it will take some time, but I don't think you'll even notice it afterward... you'll have to use a little polishing compound such as Meguiars 105 with a MF towel.. and just do a little, wipe it off, back and forth until it's shiny again. I don't think you can really "match" the color because it's just polished aluminum with clearcoat over it. I hope this helps.

06-13-2011, 12:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 15	no problem my friend... let me know how it works out.