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Scratched rim :(

Postby deez » Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:45 pm

Hi all,

It was dark and windy last nite, couldn't see because of a blurry plastic rear screen and dodgy side mirror. Next thing I know... *SCREEECHHHH*. Made a 5cm scratch on my rear rim lip :(

Anyone know the best way to fix the problem? What materials do I need? Your help would be much appreciated.
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Postby green_comet » Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:47 pm

when i scratched my ray's on my ae86 i just got the metal file out, and smoothed out the scratch... came out fine...
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Postby deez » Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:31 pm

Thanks :)
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Postby Mr_Q » Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:55 pm

A Dremel can work wonders too.

If all else fails there are professional wheel repairers out there .. :)
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Postby vrmmmpshhh » Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:54 pm

i just had a 17 inch wheel relipped (slightly bent) and the face smoothed and repainted for 150. they did a great job. Another joint across the rd only charge 120 but i didnt know!!! DOH......
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Postby deez » Fri Nov 17, 2006 1:55 pm

Mr_Q wrote:A Dremel can work wonders too.

If all else fails there are professional wheel repairers out there .. :)


What's a Dremel? Sorry if its a dumb question...
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Postby Boags » Fri Nov 17, 2006 1:58 pm

Google it. You need one. :D
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Postby irwin83r » Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:34 pm

Boags'MX5 wrote:Google it. You need one. :D


yes NEED

you can even make milk shakes and cappuccino foam with them :lol:
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