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How to Repair Wheels with Curb Rash and Scratches

8,094,186 views October 29, 2016 15:01

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In brief

Fix deep scratches and curb rash on aluminum or steel wheels to restore them to a smooth, paint-ready finish. This method works for all severity levels and involves sanding, filling, priming, and painting. Perfect for DIYers who want to save money and avoid buying new wheels.

Questions & answers

What grit sandpaper is used for final smoothing?

600-grit sandpaper is used for the final smoothing step.

Can this method be used on both aluminum and steel wheels?

Yes, this repair works for both aluminum alloy and steel rims.

Description from the creator

Restore Damaged Wheels! How to repair rims with deep scratches and curb rash. This wheel repair works on your aluminum alloy and steel rims no matter how deep the scratch or how bad the curb rash!
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Silver Metallic Spray Paint: amzn.to/27UPBsf
Wheel Clear Coat: amzn.to/1Vl4PC2

How to Repair Aluminum Rims: youtu.be/8W9jn90VEAY?list=PLvKbarVtwhUsbEnGIMzY…
How to Paint Wheels: youtu.be/u-TNsO33eqQ?list=PLvKbarVtwhUsbEnGIMzY…
How to Remove Scratches: youtu.be/2nYF46P7B2c?list=PLDD611CFB36FC65F2

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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.
This video was supported by 3M. I use 3M products for my projects so this was a perfect fit for a wheel repair video!

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ChrisFix published this 15:01 video tutorial on October 29, 2016. It has been watched 8,094,186 times on YouTube.

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ChrisFix
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15:01
Published
October 29, 2016
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