How to get rid of curb rash?
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How to get rid of curb rash?
I got axis penta's with chrome/polished lip. Few days ago I hit the curb in a drive-thru trying to avoid a huge pot hole!
Now I got a 3" long curb rash on the very tip of the lip. The rash is around 1/2" in height but 3" long.
Is there a way to get rid of curb rashes?? Can I get one of those very light steel wool and try to buff it out??
I'll post pics tomorrow.
Thanks.
Now I got a 3" long curb rash on the very tip of the lip. The rash is around 1/2" in height but 3" long.
Is there a way to get rid of curb rashes?? Can I get one of those very light steel wool and try to buff it out??
I'll post pics tomorrow.
Thanks.
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Finally got the chance to post some pics of my curb rash on my new rims.
What do you guys think??
The rash isnt that deep but around 3 inches long.. Is there a way I could try to buff out the rash with some light steel wool?? without damaging the chrome/polish finish??
pic of my car;
What do you guys think??
The rash isnt that deep but around 3 inches long.. Is there a way I could try to buff out the rash with some light steel wool?? without damaging the chrome/polish finish??
pic of my car;
Last edited by jin22gt; 10-08-2011 at 05:09 AM.
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You can use whatever grit you like. The higher grit count = the less effort you have to put into polish to eliminate scratch marks. If the wheels are highly polished, you'll want to up the grit count (maybe 2000 is overkill, but IMO, 1000 and 1500 are not), to aid the polishing, especially if you're doing it by hand.
Edit: I looked at the Caswell's site on buffing/polishing. They are following up the 600 w/ polishing compounds which have abrasive properties (hence the different types of compounds they offer) to reduce scratches after sanding. This is what your higher cound wet sand will accomplish, as well. Either way would be fine, you can usually get an assortment pack of wet sand paper to save a little money versus purchasing different grades of polishing compound to complete the job.
Good info though: http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/buffman.htm
Edit: I looked at the Caswell's site on buffing/polishing. They are following up the 600 w/ polishing compounds which have abrasive properties (hence the different types of compounds they offer) to reduce scratches after sanding. This is what your higher cound wet sand will accomplish, as well. Either way would be fine, you can usually get an assortment pack of wet sand paper to save a little money versus purchasing different grades of polishing compound to complete the job.
Good info though: http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/buffman.htm
Last edited by 19kdrill; 10-08-2011 at 02:14 PM.
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