Fixing scratched wheel - 40th anniv color
 

I was an idiot and drove too close to the curb. Left with a rash on my 40th Anniversary wheels.

Does anyone know if the wheels are simply painted the special color? If so - color code?

Any suggestions in the SF Bay Area on a wheel refinisher?

The color code isn't known. You could probably get it color matched pretty closely from a good shop though. How badly damaged are they?

They're not horrible, maybe a 2-3 inch rash right at the edge closest to the inner diameter of the tire. Just anal, and really annoyed at my self for careless driving.

Anyone know if they are powder coated or painted from the factory? I assume touch up paint would be OK, regardless of original method?

I would assume that they are just painted. Take it to a reputable shop and have it color matched, any good one should be able to do it :tup:

The "regular" OEM wheels are painted with a 3 step process, which are supposedly a bitch to replicate, but I've seen my friend's wheels, which were redone locally, and they did a good job refinishing them. I would assume the 40th wheels are done the same way, just different color. Rays is pretty secret about their proprietary interests, so there are no paint codes available. you might be able to get away with a bit of color matched touch up paint if the wheels aren't gouged, and you just need to touch up a small area.

Thanks for the input. I'll probably find some touch up paint that most closely resembles the color for now. If I'm going to to a paint shop, I might as well get more work done at the same time, have been thinking about color matching the door handles to the wheel color.

Ya, I bought mine slightly used with a few miles on it and the previous owner had the time to scuff up 2 rims pretty good, its annoying and many people think I did it lol

I have the touch up paint, so I might try it in a spot and see how it comes out...otherwise I guess its the shop for me too

A good shop will be able to blend in perfectly

I rubbed one of mine too. A dental hygienist distracted me while parallel parking. Please let me know how you end up fixing it.

Please post pics if you can, as well as the touch up paint brand and code. I'd be happy to get something that's just close for now, and do a thorough job later on.

OP, any update on this?

Posted this in the general section but wanted to put it on here as well since it is relevant.

Disclaimer: This is not a perfect fix but is very easy, very cheap, and is only noticed unless you are looking for it.

Product: Dr. Colorchip in Nissan KAV
Tools: Rotory tool with polishing attachments

Step 1: Polish the wheel rash area trying to minimize the amount of additional wheel paint you take off.

Step 2: Clean the affected area up.

Step 3: Apply Dr. Colorchip like you normally would on a body paint chip

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http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...allard/001.jpg

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You took your tires off roading or something.

not bad at all

:icon18:

All 4 of mine were a little scuffed when I got it. Since I've had it, I rubbed the front passenger side once, and a careless valet really chewed up my passenger rear one. I need to get them repaired ASAP. Bugs the crap out of me. I'd like to hear of any solutions that are available.

In for answers!

Same issue
 

Well I got the same problem but my wheel is on original color. But I actually stretch it. :mad:

Just curbed my 40th front passenger tire. Half way around. So need fix them all now. Super fail, in the rain. The rest of the rims are small 1-2 inch scuffs from a valet and tire shop. I'm going to call around Monday and get some estimates. It's not just scraped its rough and gouged. Seriously, makes me feel like a slob. Everything can be fixed. For a price.

In Louisiana, New Orleans Area, I took my wheels to a local shop (X-A-Dent) for repair. I had a bad gouge on one and a small scratch on the other. This being Louisiana, the cost was very reasonable and the wheels came out looking great. The wheel with the gouge has a very unnoticeable dip where I shaved metal off, but it has been made smooth with exceptional color matching. They didn't even have to take the tires off the rim to make the repairs. I was very pleased and satisfied with the results...

i had the same problem when i bought my 40th, slight rash on the passenger rear wheel.

i went to kragen (o'reily's) and just color matched my wheel with the selection of touch up paints that they had, came down to one color and it worked!

paint code is NG FM 360 (dark shadow grey metalic CX) for a ford, costed about 7 bucks

It matches so well that it really make it difficult to find where the curb rash was. I have to take a finger and feel the edge of the rim to find it! hope this works

before, bottom right corner, the rash was about 3/4 of an inch.
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...C6760E7CCD.jpg

after, in between the tire size and forge marking on the wheels
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...C65AAA8492.jpg

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...C705AA93C5.jpg

mind you that this is for small touch ups, hope this helps to the original op

This is awesome, I'll go try it out tonight.