curb abrasion help???
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Heel & Toe
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curb abrasion help???
I parked too close to a cement curb, abrased paint on lower edge, what is good way to help remove scratches? The scratches are not real noticable unless looking for them.
#2
Drifting
best way... don't look at them. If it's not bad enough to get it professionally fixed then leave it. Many on here will give you directions on DIY, but i know a lot of guys (with non vettes) try it and really mess up.... maybe look into these guys?? http://www.awrswheelrepair.com Many dealers have on site wheel repairs as well, so if you have a great dealer you trust, ask them....
PS I had both passenger rims repaired at my dealer and they came out perfect!! (They rims were damaged pretty bad too)
PS I had both passenger rims repaired at my dealer and they came out perfect!! (They rims were damaged pretty bad too)
#4
Melting Slicks
Go to great lengths to avoid curb rash - been there done that and don't want it again. If the bosslady is with me, she gets out and directs and if she isn't, I turn the passenger mirror down so I can see both the curb, the rear wheel and the relationship between the side of the car and the line of the curb.
#6
Retired & lovin' it!
I had some light abrasions on both front & rear wheels.....just the outer edge adjacent to the tire bead. Local wheel repair shop quoted me $250 each for repair which seemed pretty steep. Instead I used a 120 grit flap disc (finest I could find) on my hand grinder & very carefully touched up the abraded areas. Then used a buffing wheel & a white polishing stick to finish up. Results are not perfect, but good enough unless you look real close. BTW....got all the materials at a local Harbor Freight store.