DIY Curb Rash Repair

spearfish25 · 11-25-2009, 11:11 AM

I've found some sites online that have very straight forward steps for fixing curb rash on our rims. I'm pretty confident that I can bondo the bad spots, spray them with a silver paint and then spray a clear seal on. My concern is threefold. First, are the sport 19" rims painted or powder coated (perhaps a dumb question but I don't know the answer). Second, are there any pitfalls to the mask, sand, bondo, spray paint and clear spray approach? Third, I've found reference to some silver rim spray paint but I don't know if it matches the Nissan silver. Do you guys know which paint will match best? I like to do this stuff myself and this seems like an easy one.

corbin09 · 11-25-2009, 11:18 AM

i have done my own wheel repair on cast wheels before but never forged. im assuming it would be the same though. just make sure you sand the spots that are rough really good. I used a metal bonding sandable epoxy for mine then primered x2 painted x4 and clearcoatx4 with a lot of time in between to fully dry.

Boostcrazy · 11-25-2009, 11:43 AM

I've done this before on my rsx wheels. I think though with this type of finish on sport wheels its kinda hard to match it good. I would just do it a different color to match your needs.

kannibul · 11-29-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Boostcrazy

I've done this before on my rsx wheels. I think though with this type of finish on sport wheels its kinda hard to match it good. I would just do it a different color to match your needs.

Exactly, not only in matching the slight discoloration of the clear they use, but also because you'll also end up with a shiny spot where you sand it out.

If it's bad enough to consider repair, it's bad enough to consider replacement (or as Boostcrazy said, powercoat them to hide it)

Either way, bondo on wheel = bad, IMO. It'll fly off, and IF it doesn't, or doesn't right away, it'll throw your wheel off balance...potentially damaging the tire from vibrationally bouncing down the road.

CCCLXXZ · 11-29-2009, 04:00 AM

CMWERKS

Great quality and prices. Depending on how deep the curb rash is it can be sanded out and/or filled by tig welding if necessary to build it back up. Tires can be dismounted/mounted and balanced all there as well. Good time to pick a new wheel color and fix the damage for next spring since I believe your running a winter set anyway.

Nick

spearfish25 · 11-29-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CCCLXXZ

CMWERKS

Great quality and prices. Depending on how deep the curb rash is it can be sanded out and/or filled by tig welding if necessary to build it back up. Tires can be dismounted/mounted and balanced all there as well. Good time to pick a new wheel color and fix the damage for next spring since I believe your running a winter set anyway.

Nick

Thanks Nick. I'll have to give them a call Monday.

11-25-2009, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	DIY Curb Rash Repair I've found some sites online that have very straight forward steps for fixing curb rash on our rims. I'm pretty confident that I can bondo the bad spots, spray them with a silver paint and then spray a clear seal on. My concern is threefold. First, are the sport 19" rims painted or powder coated (perhaps a dumb question but I don't know the answer). Second, are there any pitfalls to the mask, sand, bondo, spray paint and clear spray approach? Third, I've found reference to some silver rim spray paint but I don't know if it matches the Nissan silver. Do you guys know which paint will match best? I like to do this stuff myself and this seems like an easy one. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

11-29-2009, 04:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
CCCLXXZ Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 164 Drives: T/S/MB/6 370z Rep Power: 400	CMWERKS Great quality and prices. Depending on how deep the curb rash is it can be sanded out and/or filled by tig welding if necessary to build it back up. Tires can be dismounted/mounted and balanced all there as well. Good time to pick a new wheel color and fix the damage for next spring since I believe your running a winter set anyway. Nick __________________ Mods - Maxim Works Exhaust Manifold, FI HFC, Mines Y-Pipe, Saclam Silencer

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11-25-2009, 11:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 279	i have done my own wheel repair on cast wheels before but never forged. im assuming it would be the same though. just make sure you sand the spots that are rough really good. I used a metal bonding sandable epoxy for mine then primered x2 painted x4 and clearcoatx4 with a lot of time in between to fully dry.

11-25-2009, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Boostcrazy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sanford, FL Posts: 45 Drives: '13 PW 370Z Sports Rep Power: 15	I've done this before on my rsx wheels. I think though with this type of finish on sport wheels its kinda hard to match it good. I would just do it a different color to match your needs.