Repair And Fix it

Clean the wheels thoroughly. Use soap and water and scrub them, making sure to get into the crevices to remove debris. Use a hose to rinse off the wheels.

Sand your wheels to remove the current finish, and help primer stick to the wheel. If your wheels are made of chrome, sand them until you get below the surface of the chrome. 120- to 320-grit sandpaper works well. If your wheels are knicked, try to sand down below the knick or sand the knick out. Remove final debris with a 600-grit sandpaper.

Tape around the outside of the wheel by placing tape on the tire. Trace and cut a moon-shaped piece of cardboard that can be placed at an angle between the wheel and wheel well. The moon shape should be no thicker than a half-moon. It will block paint from the spray.

Lay the wheel on a flat surface. Wear a mask to avoid inhaling the paint. Spray two to three coats of primer on the wheel and allow time to dry. Sand it using 600-grit sandpaper.

Spray two to three coats of the paint that you choose. If you have an area you are not happy with due to paint chips or dripping, you can correct it with fine sandpaper and a rubbing compound to restore shine. Allow time to dry, at least 24 hours.

Apply a clear coat. Two applications should suffice. Let it dry overnight.

Drive the car at freeway speeds for 50 miles. Many vehicles can be reset just by driving the car. If this does not work, move on to the next steps.

Take out your TPMS scanner. Most of the scanners work in the same fashion. Become familiar with how your TPMS scanner works. Notice that the scanner has a menu button and a selector to select your model car. Select your car and follow the prompts on the screen to reset the TPMS units.

Reset the tires on the car one by one. This will require you to walk around the car to each tire and push the reset button.

Feel the scratch with your fingernail. If the damage does not extend deep into the plating, it can likely be buffed out. Wipe down the wheel to remove any dirt or debris before continuing.

Polish the scratch using grade 0000 steel wool that has been dipped in rubbing compound. Use small, circular motions, reapplying the rubbing compound often. Continue this process for several minutes, pausing periodically to wipe off the area and evaluate the progress. If the scratch is removed by the process, consider the task complete. If not, the wheel will have to be touched-up.

Mix a small amount of epoxy by following the instructions outlined on the packaging. Using a toothpick, fill in the scratch with the epoxy and allow it to dry. Polish the area again with the steel wool to even out the surface.

Cover the epoxy with a layer of chrome touch-up paint. Allow the paint to dry, then polish it with a buffing pad and a mild paint polish. Do not use steel wool on the paint. If necessary, apply a second coat.