Scratched Rim - How do I fix it?

Post by **Royco** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 9:44 pm

Does anyone know if it's possible to polish this scratched rim?

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FJCruiser-ZN · Post by **FJCruiser-ZN** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:32 pm

Take it to a shop that repairs mag wheels. You will get it back as good as new. I paid R350 at Total Rebuild in Pinetown for a rim refurbishment.
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Post by **Mud Dog** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:57 pm

Yes it's possible to 'polish' it out ...... first use a rotary sander starting with about 200 - 300P grit and finish with about 500 - 600P and lastly a burnishing compound. Should shine like a mirror, but you cannot leave it like that .... you have to re-spray the rim.

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 12:44 am

Roy there is a place close to Powerflow in Bellville/Parow as you drive to Tygerberg hospital

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 12:52 am

It is called the Wheel service centre 021 930 0453/4
Boulevard Yard way.

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:11 am

Niel wrote:It is called the Wheel service centre 021 930 0453/4
Boulevard Yard way.

jip, Roy, these guys know their stuff!!

Post by **Royco** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:24 am

Thanks for all the replies

It looks like I should rather take it to the "professionals".
I'll give the Wheel Service a call.
What you mentioned there Andy sounds scary for me to do.

I was hoping someone would say - just use Brasso

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