DIY Rim Repair - So you curbed your new rims - Page 2

kicker_jace · 03-09-2007, 12:15 AM

ooo thanks...

ill post a pic tomorow morning...

its a curb on the edge of the lip... a lil deep..

i just wanna hide the thing so it wont be noticable...

what should i do first? sand it with what grit?

irichard · 03-13-2007, 04:26 PM

can we just use any gray paint bottle spray at autoshop for the fix?

Rubbing compound <what type?what you used?
Car Polish

astroboy · 04-09-2007, 11:38 PM

kicker_jace: general rule of thumb is to use the least abrasive sand paper possible. Any paint shop will have 1500-2000 grit sand paper. Sand it really lightly to smooth out the rough edges and then take some chrome polishing compound and buff it till it shines. Remember to finish with the highest grit sand paper possible because chrome will look foggy and dull if you don't make it really really smooth. Take off a bit at a time using waterproof sand paper and you should be fine.

irichard: You'll have to test the paint before you apply to make sure its a close match. I used duplicolor wheel paint because it matched pretty well. Its a matter of trial and error. If you like when I have a moment I can dig up the can of the stuff and give you a part no.

as for the rubbing compound I just used a turtle wax high abrasive rubbing compund and finished with a really light polish.

Remember people to get the best finish you always have to finish off with the lightest cutting polish.

taejinah · 06-15-2007, 12:40 AM

omggg i've been wanting to do this forever, i might just go ahead with it. i'm just having a problem finding a paint color to match my rims. i'm hoping a local paint shop will be able to mix it/spray it for me...

taejinah · 06-15-2007, 12:45 AM

whoops.. i forgot the whole reason for posting.

when i sand down the epoxy or bondo, should i sand it a bit more than the actual level of the rim (and the paint around the curbed area)? when i go to paint it, isn't the paint layering going to exceed the rest of the rim?

thanks.

nuciv · 07-03-2007, 01:43 AM

will this apply to a chrome lip?

earthsfate · 07-10-2007, 12:03 AM

Does anyone know what color paint i should use to match the paint on the 06rsx type s rims?

cchuang · 07-11-2007, 10:53 PM

great job. you save money to get new rims

errorunknown · 08-07-2007, 12:39 PM

Does anyone what color paint will match the 07 Si rims?

shutter13 · 08-10-2007, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by errorunknown

Does anyone what color paint will match the 07 Si rims?

big bump... i need to know this also

linkies?

racerx78 · 08-10-2007, 12:18 AM

subscribed

***07mugencivic*** · 08-10-2007, 12:19 AM

Nice Diy........i Need For My Katana Wheel..wil It Work Still

seseoppa · 08-12-2007, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by errorunknown

Does anyone what color paint will match the 07 Si rims?

another bump.... curbed rim FTL

explorjr · 08-19-2007, 05:29 PM

i have some scuffs on my rims. i have the 18" HFP-R7 Alloy Wheels. does anyone know what color paint should be used?

explorjr · 08-23-2007, 12:32 PM

i think im going to attempt to fix my rim! only problem is that i do not know what color paint to use. I have the 18" HFP-R7 Alloy Wheels from Honda. If you have seen them, they are almost a like a gunmetal color with a hint of bronze? any ideas or what color paint to use?! thanks!

goixiz · 09-01-2007, 09:28 PM

Is it ok to use JBweld instead of Bondo ? I assume JBweld is stronger

***Phalanx*** · 09-04-2007, 01:51 PM

Nice DIY. This will come in quite handy when I pick up my 'new' wheels this weekend.

repped

b16er · 09-13-2007, 02:12 PM

Does anyone know what color will work with factory 06 Si rims? My car has a nasty 1" gouge out of the back passenger rim, all the rest are flawless. It was from some damn train tracks that I went a little quick over.

buddhasgift2you · 10-01-2007, 08:13 AM

how much does a crub scratch repair usually cost at a wheel repair shop?

***Cybergypsy*** · 10-01-2007, 08:20 AM

Repped!!!!!

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explorjr Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 / 0%	rim repair i have some scuffs on my rims. i have the 18" HFP-R7 Alloy Wheels. does anyone know what color paint should be used?

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explorjr Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 / 0%	advice please! i think im going to attempt to fix my rim! only problem is that i do not know what color paint to use. I have the 18" HFP-R7 Alloy Wheels from Honda. If you have seen them, they are almost a like a gunmetal color with a hint of bronze? any ideas or what color paint to use?! thanks!

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03-09-2007, 12:15 AM	#21 (permalink)
kicker_jace Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Age: 20 Posts: 790 Jayson iTrader: 1 / 100%	ooo thanks... ill post a pic tomorow morning... its a curb on the edge of the lip... a lil deep.. i just wanna hide the thing so it wont be noticable... what should i do first? sand it with what grit?

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irichard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,101 **** iTrader: 1 / 100%	can we just use any gray paint bottle spray at autoshop for the fix? Rubbing compound <what type?what you used? Car Polish

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astroboy Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 51 iTrader: 0 / 0%	kicker_jace: general rule of thumb is to use the least abrasive sand paper possible. Any paint shop will have 1500-2000 grit sand paper. Sand it really lightly to smooth out the rough edges and then take some chrome polishing compound and buff it till it shines. Remember to finish with the highest grit sand paper possible because chrome will look foggy and dull if you don't make it really really smooth. Take off a bit at a time using waterproof sand paper and you should be fine. irichard: You'll have to test the paint before you apply to make sure its a close match. I used duplicolor wheel paint because it matched pretty well. Its a matter of trial and error. If you like when I have a moment I can dig up the can of the stuff and give you a part no. as for the rubbing compound I just used a turtle wax high abrasive rubbing compund and finished with a really light polish. Remember people to get the best finish you always have to finish off with the lightest cutting polish.

06-15-2007, 12:40 AM	#24 (permalink)
taejinah Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 399 iTrader: 0 / 0%	omggg i've been wanting to do this forever, i might just go ahead with it. i'm just having a problem finding a paint color to match my rims. i'm hoping a local paint shop will be able to mix it/spray it for me...

06-15-2007, 12:45 AM	#25 (permalink)
taejinah Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 399 iTrader: 0 / 0%	whoops.. i forgot the whole reason for posting. when i sand down the epoxy or bondo, should i sand it a bit more than the actual level of the rim (and the paint around the curbed area)? when i go to paint it, isn't the paint layering going to exceed the rest of the rim? thanks.

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nuciv Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 186 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	will this apply to a chrome lip?

07-10-2007, 12:03 AM	#27 (permalink)
earthsfate Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: malden, ma Posts: 42 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Does anyone know what color paint i should use to match the paint on the 06rsx type s rims?

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cchuang Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 / 0%	great job. you save money to get new rims

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errorunknown Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bartlett,IL Posts: 155 Thomas iTrader: 0 / 0%	Does anyone what color paint will match the 07 Si rims?

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*07mugencivic* Whos The Whore NOW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Age: 24 Posts: 93,412 Toe Knee iTrader: 4 / 100%	Nice Diy........i Need For My Katana Wheel..wil It Work Still

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goixiz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 136 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Is it ok to use JBweld instead of Bondo ? I assume JBweld is stronger

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b16er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chilliwack, BC Age: 27 Posts: 132 Andrew iTrader: 0 / 0%	Does anyone know what color will work with factory 06 Si rims? My car has a nasty 1" gouge out of the back passenger rim, all the rest are flawless. It was from some damn train tracks that I went a little quick over.

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buddhasgift2you Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mobile, Alabama Age: 22 Posts: 73 Khuong iTrader: 0 / 0%	how much does a crub scratch repair usually cost at a wheel repair shop?

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