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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Default Scratched VSXX lip, but not curbed. Any help to remove?

I've searched the forums as well as google, but I can't seem to find a definite solution. I'm not quite sure how this happened, but my guess is from driving on a temporary road made of gravel to get into my apartment complex. It's not curbed or anything, no deep damage but it has scratches though like it has been curbed. (Not sure if lip is anodized or not) I was thinking polishing it with meguiars aluminum since it's just barely the outside of the lip, but not sure. Any suggestions as to possibly removing these scratches? TIA

I came across this thread awhile back, where the guy fixed a much worst curb, but I don't think his wheels were anodized.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/auto...ix-it-now.html






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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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If the lip is not anodized, you could probably polish it out with some time and elbow grease. If they are anodized I would contact Work to see what they recommend.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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Any good wheel repairer should be able to take care of that for you

I would ask around in your regional subforum
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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I agree, there are shops everywhere that specialize in repairing pretty expensive wheels like these. Just search around and find out the reputable places and get quotes.
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 05:02 AM
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it should be an easy fix , ask around , it shouldnt be expensive , here in tx , that would cost like 40-50 bucks, good luck
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I purchased the mag & aluminum polish just to give it a shot, turns out it doesn't turn black like I had wished for. I'll just deal with it until I find a good place that'll repair it
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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We have a mobile wheel repair unit here in Colorado that comes to your house and repairs wheels. They were fairly affordable working on some TRD 19's I had previously. You might search around a little and see what's available in your area.

http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/aboutus.html
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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btw specialist wheel repair places are cheap... but generally also do a rediculous good job .
Ive seen some truly amazing repairs..
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
Any good wheel repairer should be able to take care of that for you

I would ask around in your regional subforum
Or that. Either way the damage looks like it could be repaired pretty easily.
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by VMRWheels
Or that. Either way the damage looks like it could be repaired pretty easily.
yeah, polishing didn't help. it's clear coated and anodized It's actually not as bad during the day with sunlight, so i'll be fine. Thanks!
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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I had curbs on mine but they stripped anodized chrome from the frontal outter edge of the lip. The polished it looks like new cant even tell the difference from anodized from polish.
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