No DIY's on fixing 370z curb rash?

wdkwang · 05-22-2013, 02:46 AM

I searched the forum for a DIY but have only found similar posts to this one where people have found DIY's for other cars which can be used universally but the problem is if anyone has found a close enough paint code from a spray can?
The only mention so far is using Duplicolor's Hyper Silver. No one has actually posted results or attempts as far as I know. I rather not resort to paying a wheel shop $100 every time I curb the wheels, although the amount of rashes are building up over the 33k miles I've driven it. Sometimes I cut a corner too close when turning

Grindkiezer · 05-22-2013, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by wdkwang

I searched the forum for a DIY but have only found similar posts to this one where people have found DIY's for other cars which can be used universally but the problem is if anyone has found a close enough paint code from a spray can?
The only mention so far is using Duplicolor's Hyper Silver. No one has actually posted results or attempts as far as I know. I rather not resort to paying a wheel shop $100 every time I curb the wheels, although the amount of rashes are building up over the 33k miles I've driven it. Sometimes I cut a corner too close when turning

How many times do you plan on curbing them? Ha I know how expensive it is to repair curbed wheels, but if you're concerned about having it done right why not just get it done right and then try to avoid curbs?

wdkwang · 05-22-2013, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Grindkiezer

How many times do you plan on curbing them?

just here and there.

roclive75 · 05-22-2013, 08:12 AM

Lol ...just try and be more careful...

1325 · 05-22-2013, 10:13 AM

Wheel Scuff Repair on Alloy Wheels | How-to Guide

kenchan · 05-22-2013, 11:30 AM

maybe wat you need is a DIY how to drive correctly?

the hyper silver is hard to match. you're better off getting it professionally done.

Volk Z · 05-22-2013, 12:43 PM

Square your turn a little more, are you trying to hit the apex on corners around town? Haha

MagyarZ · 06-07-2013, 10:44 AM

Here's a post if you want to try to match your rims DIY: Wheel Restoration - MY350Z.COM Forums

and another:

http://my350z.com/forum/body-interio...tock-rims.html

kenchan · 06-07-2013, 11:29 AM

yah, but that's just a silver wheel paint. and ive used that same silver on another wheel set i had on my dd. the metallic particles are HUGE.

it is not the hyper-silver color to match our factory wheels. for our wheels, best to just take it to a pro.

scottIN · 06-07-2013, 03:21 PM

I had some really light scrapes - not through the paint or anything. Silver Sharpie fixed 'em right up! I swear. You had to get within about 12" to see them, where untouched they were visible from 5 ft. away.

The one I put on it a few weeks ago...that's gonna take a pro.

kenchan · 06-07-2013, 03:26 PM

can you post up which silver sharpie you used?

or a product number or something?

also, are you far sighted?

lol

05-22-2013, 02:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	No DIY's on fixing 370z curb rash? I searched the forum for a DIY but have only found similar posts to this one where people have found DIY's for other cars which can be used universally but the problem is if anyone has found a close enough paint code from a spray can? The only mention so far is using Duplicolor's Hyper Silver. No one has actually posted results or attempts as far as I know. I rather not resort to paying a wheel shop $100 every time I curb the wheels, although the amount of rashes are building up over the 33k miles I've driven it. Sometimes I cut a corner too close when turning __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

05-22-2013, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	maybe wat you need is a DIY how to drive correctly? the hyper silver is hard to match. you're better off getting it professionally done. Volk Z likes this.

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Volk Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 2,214 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 3066	Square your turn a little more, are you trying to hit the apex on corners around town? Haha __________________ AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON

06-07-2013, 10:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
MagyarZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: OH Posts: 3 Drives: 03 Nissan 350z Tour. Rep Power: 12	Here's a post if you want to try to match your rims DIY: Wheel Restoration - MY350Z.COM Forums and another: http://my350z.com/forum/body-interio...tock-rims.html Last edited by MagyarZ; 06-07-2013 at 10:52 AM.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	can you post up which silver sharpie you used? or a product number or something? also, are you far sighted? lol