{"id":5311,"date":"2017-11-30T01:07:06","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T06:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rimbladesusa.com\/?p=5311"},"modified":"2023-06-29T09:48:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T09:48:08","slug":"repair-scratched-alloy-wheels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rimguardpros.com\/index.php\/repair-scratched-alloy-wheels\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Repair Scratched Alloy Wheels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Got a set of scratched up alloy wheels? You came to the right place. We\u2019re going to show you how to do away with the cosmetic damage that\u2019s putting a serious damper on your car\u2019s appearance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"x-resp-embed x-is-video x-is-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Repair Scratched Alloy Wheels\" width=\"846\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QoRVmcZ5nBI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Repairing your scratched alloy wheels isn\u2019t the only option. There are a few more solutions you can consider:<\/p>\n<h2>Replacing Your Wheels<\/h2>\n<p>If you have some extra money burning a hole in your pocket, you can just replace your wheels and call it a day. However, there\u2019s still the risk of your new wheels suffering the same fate as your old ones, but you can take preventative steps, which we\u2019re going to cover later.<\/p>\n<h2>Refinishing Wheels<\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rimbladesusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wheel-rim-damage.jpg\" alt=\"Wheel damage looks like\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Can you spot the damage on this wheel? Photo credit: Magnus Back<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>John Adams put it eloquently when he said, \u201cEvery problem is an opportunity in disguise.\u201d When you\u2019ve got scratched up wheels, you\u2019ve got an opportunity to refinish the wheels in their entirety instead of repairing only the damaged parts. You can either hire a professional to do it, which will cost you up to $150 per wheel, or you can go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rimbladesusa.com\/can-you-refinish-alloy-wheels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the DIY route<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Hiding The Damage<\/h2>\n<p>This is the easiest <em>and<\/em> cheapest option. Just grab some wheel protectors (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rimbladesusa.com\/product\/rimblades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RimBlades<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rimbladesusa.com\/product\/rimsavers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RimSavers<\/a>) and install them over your scratched alloy wheels. Problem solved! This solution comes with a bonus, too, which is long-term protection against future damage.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rimbladesusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/morgan-damaged-wheel-before-after.jpg\" alt=\"Hiding wheel damage with RimBlades\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Black RimBlades were applied to this Morgan Aero 8, almost completely hiding substantial wheel damage.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you still have your heart set on repairing your alloy wheels, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<h2>3 Ways To Repair Scratched Alloy Wheels<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Using An Alloy Wheel Repair Kit<\/h3>\n<p>The advantage in using a kit is that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It&#8217;s inexpensive (most kits cost less than $50<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s easy enough to be a DIY project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The disadvantage in these kits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The process is lengthy<\/em>. You&#8217;ll be doing a thorough cleaning, sanding, cleaning again, applying putty, sanding, cleaning once more, priming, and painting. It&#8217;s a lot of steps.<\/li>\n<li><em>The result doesn&#8217;t always look great<\/em>. Most kits come with silver paint, black paint, and a shade in between. You can blend these colors to try and match your wheel, but it&#8217;s not always a good match.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While anyone with a little bit of experience can complete a repair using one of these kits, it&#8217;s only for people who are seriously motivated.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Doing A Complete Wheel Refinish<\/h3>\n<p>This type of job requires removing all the existing paint (usually, you do this with a media blast), filing and sanding down any gouges or scratches, then priming and painting. The downside to this process is the time and the cost. The upside is that, unlike a lot of repair kits, the wheel comes out looking perfect.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got a set of wheels that need refinished anyways &#8211; and if replacement wheels aren&#8217;t easy to buy &#8211; this is a great option (a lot of classic car owners do this). Just be aware that it will usually cost more to refinish wheels than it will to buy new ones.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Hire A Pro<\/h3>\n<p>If you really value the appearance of your wheels &#8211; and the idea of spending a Saturday refinishing wheels doesn&#8217;t do much for you &#8211; hiring a professional is the way to go. They have the materials, tools, and experience to pull off a great repair job.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, professional wheel repairs will cost $75 to $150 per wheel. The result will look great, however, and the people that offer this service can usually come to your home or business to complete the repair. Very convenient.<\/p>\n<h2>Prevention Is Key<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve refinished your wheels, completed a repair job, or bought a new set of alloy wheels, it\u2019s a good idea to protect your investment by preventing any future damage. The best way to do this is to install a set of wheel protectors like RimBlades or RimSavers. These products are designed to take the brunt of any accidental curb scrapes and scratches, and they&#8217;re much cheaper than a professional wheel repair.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rimbladesusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/red-rim-blades.jpg\" alt=\"Red rim blades\" width=\"640\" height=\"645\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A RimBlades wheel protector over an alloy wheel<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Remember: You don&#8217;t have to accept scraped or scratched wheel rims. Set yourself up with a set of RimBlades or RimSavers today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got a set of scratched up alloy wheels? You came to the right place. We\u2019re going to show you how to do away with the cosmetic damage that\u2019s putting a serious damper on your car\u2019s appearance. Repairing your scratched alloy wheels isn\u2019t the only option. 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