Dot Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I have a minor scratch on the front right rim of my IS250 '09 from being too close to the curb. It is about an inch in length and merely a scrape. It's a bit noticeable like a speck of mud on the rim from afar. What can I do to fix it? Or clean it up? Recommendations of products? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric IS350 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I have a minor scratch on the front right rim of my IS250 '09 from being too close to the curb. It is about an inch in length and merely a scrape. It's a bit noticeable like a speck of mud on the rim from afar. What can I do to fix it? Or clean it up? Recommendations of products?Thanks Dot - I had the same problem and while I didn't eliminate the mark completely, this helped alot. I started with a 150 grit sandpaper and carefully (very carefully)touched out the roughest scratches, then use higher grits of wet/dry sandpaper (using wet) up to a 2500 grit. The rim was smooth, then I sprayed the area with a clearcoat I purchased from Carquest Auto Parts from the paint department. The only thing that keeps it from becoming an invisible repair is that the aluminum from the wheel is slightly lighter than the Lexus wheel finish. Not perfect, but way better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 A little Rustoleum aluminum paint matches the Lexus paint pretty well after smoothing the scratch. *Disclaimer* To nitpickers and mod bashers: Not pushing a particular brand, but this is the product I have used and it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 A little Rustoleum aluminum paint matches the Lexus paint pretty well after smoothing the scratch. *Disclaimer* To nitpickers and mod bashers: Not pushing a particular brand, but this is the product I have used and it works. Excellent post insurance bartkat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 A little Rustoleum aluminum paint matches the Lexus paint pretty well after smoothing the scratch. *Disclaimer* To nitpickers and mod bashers: Not pushing a particular brand, but this is the product I have used and it works. Excellent post insurance bartkat :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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