How To Repair Rims Gutter Rash

How to repair mild curb rash on black wheels without using bondo.

How to repair rims gutter rash.

Give special attention to the wheel rim as this is where most of the damage is likely to be but it can easily get overlooked. Mask the tire and car so only the rim is showing be sure to cover the valve stem lug nuts center cap and brake pads. Check the rim if it has a protective coating. Wiping out the coating on the rim.

You want to achieve a matte finish using a 600 grit sandpaper and clean as you go with copious quantities of water and detergent. Most modern cars are now sold with polished diamond cut wheels so if you scratch. Begin by sanding the damaged spot with a rough sandpaper of about 220. In order to give the rim the same look with the same texture and color.

If there s any corrosion take it down to the bare metal. How to wheel curb rash on a modern car here. I used duplicolor filler primer as well as duplicolor acrylic enamel and gloss clear coat. Gutter rash does happen unfortunately and these days getting a wheel fixed professionally is far cheaper than buying a new wheel.

A decade ago smaller rims were the norm and they were wrapped. Put spot putty on a putty knife and use it to fill in the damage so the rim is even and level.