Scratched my rims taking off the lugs.

Volk Z · 08-06-2013, 08:48 PM

I had a couple scratches on my gloss black Volk rims from tire install and I hand buffed them out with 3M rubbing compound and a quality micro fiber towel. Literally took out 100 percent of the scratch.. I even put under a LED light to see if there were tiny swirls...

I also hit it with a swirl remover after just to be a perfectionist. If I were you I would try this before you do rim repair. Rim repair will look great BUT I will guarantee the color will not match the rest of your wheels... So either do all to match or none at all. I can speak first hand from a set of 350z track rims I had done.

Hope that helps

Japanjay · 08-06-2013, 08:57 PM

Cheap and easy fix. I have never scratched any of wheels on the Z and I have taken them on and off several times using the stock bar. And this is on my powdercoated orange wheels. Wrap about 5 layers of electricians tape around the head of factory bar....

kenchan · 08-06-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

Cheap and easy fix. I have never scratched any of wheels on the Z and I have taken them on and off several times using the stock bar. And this is on my powdercoated orange wheels. Wrap about 5 layers of electricians tape around the head of factory bar....

not sure if im suppose to be impressed you got that off without a scratch, or impressed you dont have tools and still feel okay.

Japanjay · 08-06-2013, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

not sure if im suppose to be impressed you got that off without a scratch, or impressed you dont have tools and still feel okay.

No I have tools, but kinda hard to tote around a air tank when you get a flat and the 18v Dewalt impact doesn't have enough *** plus I don't want to carry the 12v dewalt charger incase the battery has died while sitting uselessly in car.... I do carry a large rubber mallet behind my seat though. ONce you powder coat the wheels sometimes they can be major PITA to get off without laying under the car and giving a whack or 2.

Volk Z · 08-07-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

Cheap and easy fix. I have never scratched any of wheels on the Z and I have taken them on and off several times using the stock bar. And this is on my powdercoated orange wheels. Wrap about 5 layers of electricians tape around the head of factory bar....

Love your color combo! And good call on the tape, i have also found some slim design with extended sockets that work well as the socket wall is thin and extended out enough for a breaker bar to clear the wheel.

P's_Z · 08-06-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

Mr Hulk's Air Gun to cement them to the wheel.

Thank you.

This made my night!

kenchan · 08-06-2013, 10:37 PM

i usually push the sidewall at 6 o'clock to release from the hub.

Japanjay · 08-06-2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i usually push the sidewall at 6 o'clock to release from the hub.

Tried that and even resorted to sitting on my arse on the side of the hwy kicking it, ended up having a friend drive me to a close hardware store for a very large rubber mallet. Worked great. And now it stays behind the driver seat.

kenchan · 08-07-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

Tried that and even resorted to sitting on my arse on the side of the hwy kicking it, ended up having a friend drive me to a close hardware store for a very large rubber mallet. Worked great. And now it stays behind the driver seat.

ive never had it happen that bad on any of my cars over the years.

my suggestion is use some anti-seize on the lip around the hub and back of wheel disc. then you wont have to carry a silly mallet.

Japanjay · 08-07-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ive never had it happen that bad on any of my cars over the years.

my suggestion is use some anti-seize on the lip around the hub and back of wheel disc. then you wont have to carry a silly mallet.

I think the issue is actually from a little of the powdercoating being in the hubcentric area of the wheel. When the wheels heat up it remelts the powder and kinda glues itself to the hub. I need to lightly sand it out and it probably wont do that, just haven't gotten around to it. I do use the anti-seize on every nut and bolt I have ever taken off the car though, that way next time I have to remove them they are not such a major PITA to get off. Lugs get the same treatment. I don't care to carry the mallet either, just said meh, it doesn't move at all and cant been seen, so I haven't had the urgency to get on this little project.

Japanjay · 08-06-2013, 10:42 PM

Maybe if I ever get around to putting coilovers and a cup system, I can plumb in an airline quick release connection and tote around a impact and all the hosing too. I must be behind the curve or something..... Would look great with all the hose sitting in my trunk, but better to have all my tools in case I get a flat huh? Oh here's a great idea since everyone totes all their tools around, plumb a quick disconnect off a t-connector at each corner to save on the footage of hose.... Its all coming together now! But then again I believe the OP was talking about using this same tool to remove his wheels, so I gave him an easy fix if he uses it again.

Japanjay · 08-06-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

Yeah yeah flame me for not spending more than ten hours looking for the answer...

I used the f$%$#king spare tire iron and it scratched the rims. Very happy.

Suggestions on a better way to remove lugs when the f$%$#%king dealer used Mr Hulk's Air Gun to cement them to the wheel.

Thank you.

Tape the end up. /thread

08-06-2013, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Volk Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 2,214 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 3067	I had a couple scratches on my gloss black Volk rims from tire install and I hand buffed them out with 3M rubbing compound and a quality micro fiber towel. Literally took out 100 percent of the scratch.. I even put under a LED light to see if there were tiny swirls... I also hit it with a swirl remover after just to be a perfectionist. If I were you I would try this before you do rim repair. Rim repair will look great BUT I will guarantee the color will not match the rest of your wheels... So either do all to match or none at all. I can speak first hand from a set of 350z track rims I had done. Hope that helps Arrvaxx likes this. __________________ AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON

08-06-2013, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Cheap and easy fix. I have never scratched any of wheels on the Z and I have taken them on and off several times using the stock bar. And this is on my powdercoated orange wheels. Wrap about 5 layers of electricians tape around the head of factory bar.... Last edited by Japanjay; 08-06-2013 at 09:05 PM.

08-06-2013, 10:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Maybe if I ever get around to putting coilovers and a cup system, I can plumb in an airline quick release connection and tote around a impact and all the hosing too. I must be behind the curve or something..... Would look great with all the hose sitting in my trunk, but better to have all my tools in case I get a flat huh? Oh here's a great idea since everyone totes all their tools around, plumb a quick disconnect off a t-connector at each corner to save on the footage of hose.... Its all coming together now! But then again I believe the OP was talking about using this same tool to remove his wheels, so I gave him an easy fix if he uses it again. DEpointfive0 likes this. Last edited by Japanjay; 08-06-2013 at 10:47 PM.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	i usually push the sidewall at 6 o'clock to release from the hub.