Repair And Fix it

Rims are the inside portion of the wheel apparatus that a tire surrounds. While hubcaps come standard on most cars to cover this portion, rims are made for cosmetic appeal as well as performance. Rim scratches easily occur during daily driving. Scraping a curb or getting hit with rocks while driving can cause these scratches. Luckily, there are repair shops available that recoat your rims to make them look new again. AWRS Wheel Repair, Fix Rim and Wheel Technology are a few companies that recondition rims.

Instructions

AWRS Wheel Repair

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Navigate to the AWRS Wheel Repair site. Click on the "Locations" tab in the top center of the toolbar.

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Click on the "Downward Arrow" and select your State in the "US Locator" section.

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Call or write the store and ask for a quote to have your rims recoated. Give details about the issues with the rims. Phone numbers and email addresses are linked to the site.

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Schedule an appointment with the store. Replace your tires with a different set of tires. Load the tires and rims into your trunk.

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Drop off the rims to the local store. Rim recoating takes approximately one to 14 days, depending on the type of recoating and the schedule of the local store.

Fix Rim

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Navigate to the Fix Rim site. Check to see if there is a location near you. Call 888-4-FIX-RIM.

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Set an appointment with Fix Rim. Fix Rims sends a van to your location to fix your rim on the spot.

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Wait for the service person to examine your rim. If your rims cannot be recoated on the spot, they will send the rims to their operation location to recoat the rims.

ACU-TRU

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Navigate to the ACU-TRU site. Click on the "Find A Dealer" tab in the top center of the toolbar.

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Click location nearest you on the map.

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Call or write the store and ask for a quote for rim recoating. Give details about the issues with the rims. Phone numbers and email addresses are linked to the site.

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Schedule an appointment with the store. Replace your tires with a different set of tires. Load the tires and rims into your trunk.

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Drop off the rims to the local store.

A scratch to the rim of a tire can ruin the appearance of a vehicle, especially if the scratch is noticeable. It is not always possible to purchase new rims, as when money is tight or the cost makes new rims not worth buying. Instead of buying new rims, it is possible to fix the scratch in the rims and prevent further damage.

Instructions

1

Wash the tires. Basic soap and water with a soft sponge is fine to wash the tires and rims. Remove all of the dirt so that it will not interfere with repairs.

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Put masking tape on the tire. Cover the area around the scratched part of the rims to prevent getting anything on the tires directly.

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Sand the scratch with a 240 grit sandpaper. Apply putty and sand again with the 240 grit paper.

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Sand the area with 400 grit sandpaper. Stand until the putty is smooth. The putty should feel smooth and flat.

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Apply the primer. The primer helps seal in the scratch and putty. Allow the primer to dry and lightly sand it with 400 grit sandpaper.

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Apply a thin coat of the silver lacquer. The silver lacquer should be matched to the color of the rim and cover up the putty. The exact method to apply the lacquer will depend on the brand and type purchased. Be careful not to paint the tires.

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Use paint thinner to remove lacquer that gets in the wrong locations.

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Apply the clear lacquer. This adds shine and a silvery appearance to the rim. Allow this to dry overnight for optimal results before driving the vehicle.