Smoothing curb rash?

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:37 am

So, here's my dilema... I need new rims, yet I'm broke. So, my options include either buying an el-cheap-o set of rims/tires for around $600, or get my current set powder coated.

I found a local guy that'll sand blast them for $75, and another guy that'll powder coat them for $200. A nice, mirror black finish, but sadly nothing special done to the lip. So, for about $275, my rims will actually match my car.

Bad thing is, about every rim has some rash on it. Does ANYONE know how to smooth it down better, without using putty? If I was going to paint them, then I'd have no problem fixing all 4 rims.... but I need them powder coated, sooooo yea.

Would just lots and lots and lots of sanding work? Or is there something else I can do?

glasswars · Post by **glasswars** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:57 am

I would also like to know this.

-Devil- · Post by **-Devil-** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:22 am

lots and lots of sanding ... just try to use longer strokes following the curve of the wheel so you don't end up with a spot that is much lower then the rest ...

EmersonHart13 · Post by **EmersonHart13** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:18 am

Is there a certain type of sand paper that holds up better? I know you need to work up in grit to get a nice smooth surface...

John

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:25 am

Yea, i know the basics of sanding and preping.... but wasn't sure if i could use the same process on my rims

-Devil- · Post by **-Devil-** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:07 pm

well if you kep the sandpaper wet with an oil it won't gum up as easily ... just sand it smooth then sand it again to match the texture of the rest of the rim .. if it is a polished lip you will need to buff it with some rouge (spelling?) and a dremel to match it up completly.

OverDrive418 · Post by **OverDrive418** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:51 am

Used various metal files on mine, smooth as a babies ass. This was just on the lip edge though. Took all of 5 minutes.

KrackstaR · Post by **KrackstaR** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:49 pm

like he said or you can get a dremel and get diffrent metal grinding bits.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:20 pm

We use scotchbrite pads on a 90 degree grinder. Then take 800 and poss 1000 grit and smooth out the rough parts.

lambostealth · Post by **lambostealth** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 1:12 am

http://autopia.org/forum/detailing-arti ... tches.html

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:02 am

He cant use that method because if he gets them powdercoated like he wants it wont stick to the puddy.

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 8:03 am

That's the only reason why I'm asking on here. I've already seen several articles with the putty method.