Curb rash is vehicle damage on the rims of our tyres, caused by hitting curbs or other obstructions, leaving scuff marks, scratches, and sometimes gouges. Though curb rash is unsightly, it can be fixed. Show WHAT YOU WILL NEED: STEP 1 Begin by applying 80 grit sandpaper to the scuffed rim areas, wash off the sanding dust, and allow to dry. STEP 2 Apply filler to any gauges and indentations, smoothing off as best you can with a scraper. If curved areas of the rim are indented and too small to apply filler with an applicator, the filler can be applied by wiping with your finger. Leave to dry for at least half an hour. Press a fingernail into the filler. If there is no nail indent, then the filler is dry. STEP 3 Re sand, smoothing off any rough areas using 180 grit sandpaper. STEP 4 Scuff the entire wheel rim with scotchbrite in preparation for the primer. The rim will appear to have a dull finish after scuffing. Thoroughly clean the wheel rim before priming. STEP 5 Mask of areas you don’t want primed. A simple trick to mask the tyre is to place playing cards between the edge of the rim and the tyre. Playing cards are flexible enough to conform to the shape of the wheel and fit easily between the edge of the rim and the tyre.
 Click here to view our End of Summer Deals STEP 6 Apply a light coat of etching primer and allow to dry, followed by a heavier second coat, allowing that to dry also. STEP 7 Apply a coat of silver chrome using short, even strokes. Allow the dry. STEP 8 Apply several coats of clear coat, starting off using a light coat and building up gradually between drying times. STEP 9 Remove all masking. Rims can be a nightmare for car owners, but knowing how to repair curb rash can save them from the unsettling nightmare. It is significant since it will save you money on replacing your black alloy rims. Curb rash occurs when the tire makes contact with the curb and scrapes against it. The glory of black shatters when it comes to having black rims. So, how to fix this problem and continue having your black rim on your car? This is what we will solve in this article and other topics regarding this problem. So, let’s fix your curb rash. How Do Black Rims Get Curb Rash?To describe the damage caused to the vehicle by bumping into curbs, we use the term curb rash. Curb rash can happen for various reasons that depend on the type of car. -Bumps on the road produce uneven tire wear, the most typical cause. -Tires wear unevenly due to varying braking distances. – Hard or late braking, resulting in uneven tire wear. – Uneven tire wear due to the vehicle flying too low in the air at certain speeds. A bump is created when the wheel’s rim contacts the curb. How To Fix Curb Rash on Black Rims?Here are three simple methods for black alloy rims with curb rash. Method number: 1In this method, you’ll need
After having the items above, follow the steps below: 1. Cleaning and preparing the area:This is a critical step in any car repair. Unless you remove any wax or polish residue from prior cleanings, your job may not turn out as you had hoped. Clear the damaged area with relative materials. 2. SandingAfter cleaning, you’ll need to use a specific grit of sandpaper to smooth off the surface. Use sandpaper with 240-grit to smooth the area for the black alloy rim. To achieve the desired feathering effect while painting, sand the surface to 1/4 of an inch farther than the scratches. Using a filler putty, fill in any little dents or deep scratches on the surface. Then sand the putty with 600 grit sandpaper to fit the rim. You’ll be able to start painting on a nice, flat surface after doing this. For chrome black rim, Sand using 220 grit paper. Scuff marks may remain even after polishing until no pits or damage are evident. Wet-sand blemishes using 400-800-grit, then 1200-grit sandpaper. This prevents buildup from scratching chrome. If required, apply putty filler. 3. PaintingRemove the sanding dust from the work area. It will ensure that the paint is uniformly distributed. It would help if you used masking tape to cover the damaged part and newspaper to shield the rest of the rim. Make sure the tire isn’t painted on the underside of the rim. After spraying a thin coating evenly over the rim for the black alloy rim, wait one hour and wet sand using sandpaper with 1200 grit. For complete coverage, allow one hour between coats and continue this process twice or more. The clear coat should be wet sanded to blend the old and new paints together. Applying a clear coat is just as simple as applying a layer of paint. Do not touch the masking tape for at least 24 hours. For black chrome rims, spray paint intended for chrome rims should be used for this. Three layers of paint should be applied in this manner, with drying time between layers. Let the final product dry for at least eight hours before using. Use a chrome polish and a microfiber cloth to clean the whole rim. Thus, the newly painted area will blend in with the old paint without looking out of place. Using a different coating or color spray, you can also fix curb rash on gloss black rims for chrome and alloy rims. Method number: 2This method requires less time and money but don’t expect a perfect result. You can buy and use a curb rash repair kit. It is simple to use but has a cheeky finish. But people won’t notice from a far distance. These black alloy wheel repair kit market price might be 20$ to 30$. Method number: 3Here’s a simple solution if you don’t have time to do it yourself and don’t have any curb rash repair kit. Wheel repair costs $75 to $150 in most places. A professional will use higher-quality materials, better tools, and more experience. Wheel repair may be as expensive as a new wheel. Buying a new set may be cheaper if you have three or four damaged rims. So, you might need to consider this method wisely. Method number: 4Unlike other methods, this method is the easier one. Adding products like RimSavers or RimBlades to your wheels will hide the curb rash and protect them from harm. Soap and water your wheels, then scrub the lip with alcohol. RimBlades/RimSavers won’t stick without removing dirt and tire shine. How To Avoid Curb Rash on Black Rims?When parking or making tight turns, the rims of a wheel are especially likely to get damaged, take notes from the following points so you can avoid the problem. 1. Unpracticed parallel parkers often hit the curb when backing in. Practice parallel parking in an empty lot with vast open spaces until you’re confident. 2. Be extra careful when driving over curbs or other obstacles. If you must drive over them, go slowly and avoid sudden stops or turns. 3. Check your tire as it can cause curb rash due to uneven tire wear. 4. Use rim protectors. Is it worth repairing curb rash?It’s crucial to understand that in some cases, there’s only so much you can do to restore rims. If your car has scratches, scrapes, or tiny dents, this DIY will save you a lot of money! However, if your rim is deformed or flat-spotting has happened, this is too much damage, and you should take it in for a wheel replacement. ConclusionAlthough replacing a wheel or paying an expert to repair curb rash on black rims may be quicker, it will cost you a lot more money to follow one of those routes. Sand, putty, and paint for steel wheels typically cost $50-$150. The same is true for the black alloy. However, the black rim repair cost for a chrome wheel (with only sand putty and paint) starts from $200. Don’t mind rolling up your sleeves if you’re willing to spend some time gathering the necessary products. You can mostly hide curb rash and make your wheels look brand new in a couple of hours, saving a lot of money.
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Curbed my black wheels! Dammit- fixing advice so stupid- I park close to the curbs bc people like to park close to me for some reason and open their car doors into my car—— any way, it backfired and I left i a hurry and now have a small gash in my passenger side rim.... I’ve been researching online and can’t find a definite Answer—- my car car is color A94 midnight metallic black- should i order that color for the rim? Or would any black and clear coat work? Any advice would be much appreciated thanks
Just had a thread the other day about this. Do a search, someone posted matching info, but I use leftover black from a vw, can't tell unless you get right up to it. However your curb job was a lot worse , sorry.
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I'm in the same spot. I have contacted the manufacturer of my after market summer rims and tire rack. No one seems to track touch up paint codes for wheels. It was suggested to me that some bodyshops have a machine that can sample the color and match it. I'm going to inquire. I will be following this thread and I will report back though it may take me some time to work through.
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MINI black wheels color code 668 astro black (also used for black top) MINI while wheels color code 899 Aspen White (also used for white top) the paint is two part base/clear system ... yes the wheels are painted. you can get from the dealer but I find their t/up paint to be poor quality. i order from http://www.automotivetouchup.com/ and apply with artist brushes ....[information from Sherwin Williams Automotive database ... they do list 'wheel colors' in many cases and other accessories too. Parts desks are not as familiar with paints as folks who paint cars.] Last edited by Capt_bj; 12-07-2017 at 05:44 AM.
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Kraylon makes "Short Cuts" in spray, brush and pen. PRetty good match for small touch up on black rims. Depends on if one wants to cover up the scrapes vs. repair and restore the wheel to as new look. Grinding, priming and proper repair is upwards from $80/rim.
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Its easy to fix, I did my repair on my old STi I had when I did the same thing. Get a sanding block, sand the area down, mask it off and then light passes with paint. Top it off with clearcoat
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No doubt mini- I’ve watched and insane amount of YouTube videos on repairs- I’m just nervous about
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Originally Posted by Nbrennan490 No doubt mini- I’ve watched and insane amount of YouTube videos on repairs- I’m just nervous about Good luck buddy!
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I’m just nervous about don't trust me? Buy it, paint a sample and compare ..... don't forget that MINI wheels are painted in a base color/clear system. SO you won't see the full color until you topcoat with clear ....
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Originally Posted by Capt_bj MINI black wheels color code 668 astro black (also used for black top) 668 is Solid Black ... Astro Black (A25) is a metallic color.
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been trusting the SW data base when painting cars for 15 years no reason to doubt now ..... I get my info from the SW data base are you saying 668 is NOT the correct code, or just debating the name? I get my info from the SW data base ... you get yours from? p.s. used the paint code with a good match ..... buying from AutoExpressions ....
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668 is Jet Black
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Bet you Rustoleum semi-gloss would work. It isn't going to be body color. They are just black powdercoated or painted across the board. On my truck when I scratch my black sliders (which powdercoated look just like that) the black semi-gloss always blends well and hides scratches.
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Wheels are 'powder coated' and not your traditional spray type paint, so keep that in mind. That doesn't mean you can't patch paint them to cover up the damage, it just means that your home solution won't be as good as the OEM finish. There should be a local rim repair service or two in your area that you can contact. Their business is repairing damaged rims and finishes, so I would start there. 'Best' option would be to have the rim stripped, repaired and refinished, but it also may be more than you are willing to pay. Good luck. |
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