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fixing scratched rims
I just got a 06 jetta 2 months ago all the rims are scratched from hitting curbs. I just put on winter tires and steel rims so im going to try to fix these aluminum rims.
Items i used are
Wolfgang MetallWerk Aluminum Polishing Kit for aluminum trailers, diamondplate, wheels, bumpers, and trim. Airstream trailer polish, metal polish,
Griot's Garage Professional Random Orbital 3 Inch Polisher, Random Orbit Buffer, Dual Action Polisher, 3" buffer 3"
3M Hookit Gold 3 Inch Discs P500A, finishing discs, feathering discs, abrasive discs
3M Hookit Finishing Film 3 Inch Discs P1500, hook-it finishing discs, abrasive discs
3M Trizact Hookit II Foam Discs P3000, foam sanding disc, 3M Tri-zact sanding discs, compounding disc 3000 grit
Lake Country Beveled Edge 3.5 Inch Pad Pack used the white ones
4 inch CCS Spot Buffs Orange Pads 2 Pack - LC-78-24400-2
Microfiber Wheel Detailing Towel, wheel buffing towel, all wheel towel, utility towel, shop towel
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Re: fixing scratched rims
OK, so how did they turn out? Any pictures?
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Re: fixing scratched rims
From what I can see in those thumbnails it looks like everything worked out well. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Re: fixing scratched rims
thanks they did turn out good. some of the scratches were about 2 mills deep.if you want to see the bigger photos go into gallery here
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Re: fixing scratched rims
Originally Posted by roscoe
if you want to see the bigger photos go into gallery here
Oh thanks I would definitely like to see bigger pics. I'll see if I can't find them.
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Re: fixing scratched rims
They do look really nice. It's nice to see someone take the time to do such nice work. How many hours do you think you have in the project total?
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Where can I see the larger pics, I can't find them.
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Re: fixing scratched rims
go to the gallery here and do a search for rims my name will be on them
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