Bonehead move # 2
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From: Houston Texas
Bonehead move # 2
Well, I made my second bonehead move and cut a corner too tight, scraping my rear passenger rim. I checked the damage and its slight and not very noticeable. However, it did scuff and scratch and scrape off the clearcoat on the rim. Do I have to do anything to the high polish rim? Need to add clearcoat or is it ok as is?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Drifting
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From: Altamonte Spgs Florida
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Re: Bonehead move # 2 (rschiltz)
I wouldn't describe this as a bonehead move, because more of us have done this than you would believe. It is part of using your vette. No car that is used will remain perfect forever.
I wouldn't try to re-clearcoat the damaged section. If the scars are detectable, you can buff them out with a buffing wheel and a dremel. Or contact a wheel refinishing/repair shop if it really bothers you. Keep a good coat of zaino on the wheel and it should be fine.
Or you can do what I did and just replace the wheels with some aftermarkets :D
I wouldn't try to re-clearcoat the damaged section. If the scars are detectable, you can buff them out with a buffing wheel and a dremel. Or contact a wheel refinishing/repair shop if it really bothers you. Keep a good coat of zaino on the wheel and it should be fine.
Or you can do what I did and just replace the wheels with some aftermarkets :D
Melting Slicks
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From: Round Rock, Texas Texas
Re: Bonehead move # 2 (Paul R)
Dang Rick, first you dropped stuff into the black hole and now this! j/k :)
Sounds like its not too bad.
You could always buy my magnesiums from me ;)
Sounds like its not too bad.
You could always buy my magnesiums from me ;)
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From: Palm City Florida
Re: Bonehead move # 2 (rschiltz)
No prob.
I did it too! :mad:
Just buff it out with a Dremel or by hand and then put a coat of clear nail polish over it to keep it protected. No need to spray clear coat.
I did it too! :mad:
Just buff it out with a Dremel or by hand and then put a coat of clear nail polish over it to keep it protected. No need to spray clear coat.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Bonehead move # 2 (rschiltz)
Rick
There's a good repair shop here in Houston near Antione and 34th off of 290. If you want to get it repaired let me know and I'll make a phone call for you.
There's a good repair shop here in Houston near Antione and 34th off of 290. If you want to get it repaired let me know and I'll make a phone call for you.
Instructor
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From: Canada
Re: Bonehead move # 2 (rschiltz)
I hope it's not true that thinks happen in 3s. Maybe it's time to park it and drive something else untill the third thing happens. :confused: :confused:
Well a rim is okay could have been a lot worst. Just be a little careful for a little while till the bad luck runs its course. :) :seeya
[Modified by Vet-Y2K, 4:26 PM 10/18/2001]
Well a rim is okay could have been a lot worst. Just be a little careful for a little while till the bad luck runs its course. :) :seeya
[Modified by Vet-Y2K, 4:26 PM 10/18/2001]
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From: Houston Texas
Re: Bonehead move # 2 (Vet-Y2K)
Thanks everyone for the responses. Its not bad enough to warrant repair at a shop but I will try to file it down and add nail polish.
Scott,
What rims are you using now? You must be on your 4th set now :D
Thanks for the help offer Glen.
Scott,
What rims are you using now? You must be on your 4th set now :D
Thanks for the help offer Glen.
