RT Rim Protectors Installation

Looking for help installing your new RimTrims? You've come to the right place!

There are a couple important things you need to know:

01 Initial Wheel Rim Clean & Prepare - Wearing gloves, clean wheel lip with your own rubbing alcohol and shop towels* or similar. Then wipe the wheel lip with your RT Rim Protectors alcohol wipe.
02 Apply Promoter - Apply promoter with gentle, thorough strokes to outer lip of your rim. Allow to set for up to 5 minutes.
03 Peel & Apply Rim Trims - Peel 1" of backing tape and apply trim so guide lip is resting on outer edge of wheel lip. The wide part of the trim and tape stick on the face of the wheel. DO NOT BEND TRIM OVER EDGE OF THE LIP. Continue process 1" at a time utilizing the guide lip to line up before pulling backing tape from under rim trim. Press down trim after removing backing tape.
04 Cut / Trim Excess - Cut rim trim as well as you can so that the ends but up with no overlap.

05 Apply Joint Covering Clip - Wipe promoter over seam where clip will be applied. Remove backing tape and apply clip.

06 Press Down Trim and Clip - Press down rim trim and clip. Use alcohol to clean any promoter off rim trim and wheel. RT Rim Protectors adhesive takes 36 hours to fully bond. You can drive immediately after installation at highway speed, not in excess. Do not apply any cleaning chemicals or tine shine for 1 week.

RimSavers Installation

01 Initial Wheel Rim Clean & Prepare - Clean wheel lip with your own rubbing alcohol and shop towels* or similar. Then wipe the wheel lip with you RimSavers alcohol wipe.
02 Apply Promoter - Apply promoter to outer lip of rim. Allow to set for 5 minutes, not more than 20 minutes.
03 Peel & Apply Rim Trims - Peel approx 1" of backing tape and apply blade to rim lip. Continue process inch by inch whilst applying pressure. Note: the guide lip should be resting on the outer lip of the wheel. All adhesive tape should be bound to the face of the wheel.
04 Cut / Trim Excess - Cut blade as well as you can so that the ends but up with no overlap.
05 Apply Joint Covering Clip - Apply super glue to back of clip. Place clip over your cut seam. Note: Super glue is provided only for the clip. Never use to glue the blades to the lip.
06 No Chemicals - Allow 3 days before cleaning wheels or adding tire shine.

Rim Linx Installation

01 Clean the wheel thoroughly using dish soap and water.

02 Prep the outer lip of the wheel with the provided Easy Wheel Prep Sponge.

03 Wipe the outer lip clean with a paper towel to remove any residue.

04 Apply a thin layer of glue to the bottom side of one section of Linx.

05 Spread the glue evenly with your finger, removing any excess glue. Use a rag or paper towel to clean your finger.

06 Position the Linx section onto the wheel lip, ensuring the guide lip aligns with the outward edge of the wheel.

07 Repeat for all remaining sections of Linx.

08 Secure each section:

  • Press each section down firmly.
  • Close any gaps by pressing from the outside edge toward the center of the wheel.
  • Adjust sections as needed to ensure gaps between them are evenly spaced.

09 Handle excess glue carefully:

  • Do not smear excess glue that may push out when Linx is applied.
  • Allow the glue to fully cure; once solid, it can be easily trimmed or removed with the included removal tool.

10 Curing time:

  • Allow adhesive to cure for 12-24 hours before driving.

Or, if you're more a visual learner, we've created installation videos for each product.

RT Rim Protectors

Still have questions about installation? Contact us – we’re happy to help!

RimSavers

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  • Great product and customer service! I installed these on my Tesla w standard wheels. I hit a curb and they saved my wheels. I contacted customer service and they guided me through the replacement process. A must have for your Tesla wheels.
    Kai, March 28. 2023
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  • Best product on the market for Tesla. We are a mobile rim repair based out of AZ and this is the best product we have got our hands on. The Tesla had some rashes, we installed the red protectors and it came phenomenal and covered all the damage! The Tesla owner was very stunned by the new look! Super easy instructions make it easy for anyone to install. Also comes with a seam cover that is easy to install to cover where the ends meet. Very satisfied and will be buying more!
    JB, April 21. 2023
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Must buy for Tesla rims. This is my second set of these. The first set saved my rim when I hit a curb on a right turn going at low speed... but while I was waiting for my second set I hit another curb in a parking lot same rim : / Good news is once I got my new set, after install you can't even tell there's any damage. These are a must have for Tesla rims. Easy install looks great and protects your Tesla rims, which stick out and turn tire rubs into rim rash. Can be used with or without aero covers also.
    Chris, March 28. 2023
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Great product, extremely happy. This is a great product, very easy to install, hides and protects against curb rash, while giving the vehicle a nice touch, this new product is even better than the original which was already good, but this material is more flexible, making install easier, and the snap covers don't require any messy glue, also the red color really pops more and the customer service is exceptional.
    April 24. 2023
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Best Rim protection hands down! Amazing product by RimTrims. The Corvette looks spectacular with the red protectors and we get a ton of compliments. I love the 3/8 width, provides wider coverage for the machined lip and also covers more area of the rim. The seam to cover the ends was very easy to install. The instructions were simple to follow. Totally recommend! Will be telling my friends and buying another pair for my wife's Mercedes.
    JB, April 21. 2023
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐