My wheels are scratched, help

**TrustJesus** · 10-03-2020, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by 57Rambler

Have the wheels stripped, polished, and then clear-coated. You could even try to do the first two steps yourself. Make sure to use something like "Aircraft Paint Remover" to strip the finish as it does not harm aluminum and is far less toxic.

If your vehicle is maroon, "natural" aluminum wheels would look better than black wheels anyway, IMHO.

The SUV is octane red pearl coat is the name they gave it.

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**dgage** · 10-03-2020, 05:44 PM

When I bought my 2012 Acura TL used, there were some scuffs on the wheel so I found a local wheel refinisher that worked out of a tow behind trailer in the nearby BMW lot. He removed the scuffs and repainted them for me in Dodge’s Brass Monkey color followed by a clear coat. So far they have held up well. Very pleased for $75 a wheel. Just throwing that out in case you’re not able to buff those scratches out.

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**The Guz** · 10-03-2020, 06:27 PM

Give it a shot in a little section. Those wheels look clear coated to me.

**TrustJesus** · 10-03-2020, 06:35 PM

Any tips for hand polish?

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**tmdals0213** · 10-03-2020, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by TrustJesus

Any tips for hand polish?

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Wrap finger around microfiber towel, apply polish of choice, rub back and forth and work polish til haze is gone, buff residue off.

**TrustJesus** · 10-03-2020, 06:52 PM

Stupid question but isn’t that filling in scratches?

**Bruno Soares** · 10-03-2020, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by TrustJesus

Stupid question but isn’t that filling in scratches?

No, the polish and the microfiber are abrasive and will remove clear coat. When you do so, you level or get closer to level and making the surface flat will appear scratch free and glossy.

A glaze would be filling the scratch. Waxes to some extent as well.

**The Guz** · 10-03-2020, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by TrustJesus

Any tips for hand polish?

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I would just use the DA and a small pad and skip this hand business. Its faster and you will get better results than by hand. Plus you will save your fingers.