Hit the curb, now trying to fix it.
 

So I hit the curb entering my office parking lot while being distracted while looking at some dude that was coming straight at me. Needless to say I now need to repair it.

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Step 1: Clean it with Simple green
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Step 2: Dremel it down
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Step 3: Mask the area
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Step 4: Apply JB Weld
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Step 5: Sand Dried JB Weld
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Step 6: Apply 1st Coat of Paint
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Step 7: Apply 2nd Coat of Paint
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This is what it looks like after it dried:
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Step 8: Sand the dried paint
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After the paint cures I think I will apply some polish. Nevertheless, I think the results are fairly good. At least it's better than having the nasty curb rash there.

I used the small cylinder thing of the dremel with the sanding paper attached to it. Kinda like this: http://www.artoo-detoo.net/gallery/d...mel_sander.jpg

For paint I used duplicolor paint I found at advance auto parts, all it said was: Nissan Silver. I honestly think there has to be a better match out there, but for now, it will do.

Cool, DIY wheel info thanks rep to you.

:iagree: Great idea and I'm glad to see someone do this. Excited to see how it turns out. Also, where in VA are you located?

I'm painting as I type, so I'll post pics soon.

I'm in Northern VA, near Tyson's corner

Damn everybody is in nova lol anyways repped ya for the diy


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The crickets have certainly been chirping today, I am so jealous of everyone that went.

Paint? what kind of paint?

Nice I'm in alexandria area, if this works well I may have to visit you when my wheels need a fix-up :P

Great stuff!

Check the links in my sig, btw, since you're local. :tup:

What attachment did you use on the Dremel? Where did you get the paint for the wheels? My wife scraped a wheel on her Rogue and I'd like to try this.

In for results. I've got a couple small rashes too.

Thanks for the encouragement guys. Also, thanks for the NoVA love.

Looks great!

Great job! I think if you weren't actually looking for it, you now wouldn't know it's there.

Looks pretty good.

Anyone know what the paint code is on sport package wheels? I'm betting you could find a better match.

That's where the action and muuney are. Looks like you need to move this way ;)

:tup:

Lol, not for me. The wife has been unable to find a job in almost 3 years. I might have to sell the Z. :(

You know what I'm talking about Steve5.0 - You are part of the Hedge Funds crowd. I want my copy featuring YOU!!! :tup:

Even more of a reason to move up this way boss man. It does suck that she hasn't been to get some for that long.. Hopefully you don't get to the point of selling your Z. Jobs are overflowing up in this area and it's not uncommon to get jobs in matter of minutes (yes I said minutes) give it a try our way, you'll probably fare better ;)

any updates on how your wheel looks after some polish?
all 4 of my wheels are pretty curbed (from the previous owner) and a few new ones from me.

I was thinking about trying this, or at least using the dremel to sand them down.

i couldn't get the same color from just regular available paint. GL with your repair! :)

So... after polish and everything you can still tell if you look closely. My advice is that if you have a lot of curb rashes, paint the whole thing. The paint is really hard to match.

yah, i found the same too. if it continues to bother you i suggest you take it into a wheel repair shop. they seem to have the exact paint match.

how do you think it would look just to dremel the "rash" off? for now at least?

there's a black coating under the silver finish so that might show through but filling that down will definitely make it less obvious.

Isn't it black under the paint on the wheels?

um yes..(?) :icon17:

Cool thread! Someone just needs to find the right paint!

curb rash lmz5 wheel paint match
 

FOR REAL!!!! Someone plz get the right paint. Ive been working on my mildly rashed 09 370 nismo rays lmz5 wheel for 3 weeks. Had paint matched 3 times this is the best i can find.. any ideas

the most recent is first and going to the beginning... The last paint looked perfect in the sun with the match card in hand on top of wheel.. HOwever, NOT sooo much.. Not gunna lie though im happy with the paint quality just doesnt f!!! match...I first tried to have the automotive paint supply in FWB FL eye it with a no go...the dirst two times.. This last time was a near perfect match i thought, off Porsche wheel.

I have 3 options paint the entire wheel which is what im thinking will happen. 2. buy 1 new wheel for 500$, 3. paint all 4 wheels a diff color.

Any Ideas?..posting all my pics