How to Repair Curb Rash on Alloy wheel rim

[@Mad4Motors_]

My latest video on Wheel rim repair! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d33ddJJ6edSEjs0

[@paulypierre463]

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[@johnmcsorley6205]

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[@ClasscGamer4010]

Mad4Motors so will this work for a Honda Accord 2019 with alloy wheels. They look a little bit darker than your wheels so I’m not sure

[@stefanoferrari1199]

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[@christopherlewis5796]

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[@dr13222]

Have to say I watched this video 5 times and gave my 20" audi diamond cut a go they turned ou unbelievable as I was quoted €150 a wheel so saved meself 550euro all the equipment only cost me €50 this chap is a genius thanks very much for the video if I could only put up a big before and after 👌👌

[@DJSinnsy]

daniel ryan all you did was bodge your wheel. Let's see how long your repairs last

[@billinski42]

If you want a cheap job then follow this. The reason you spend a lot with a professional is 1) the entire wheel back & front will be sand blasted, 2) all blemishes removed, 3) filled as required, 4) powder coated several times & baked hard, 5) several coats of heavy duty lacquer. You always get what you pay for.

[@markstone2138]

I kept seeing videos about having to paint your wheels to repair them. You've demonstrated the way to do it right! You will save many people a lot of money.

[@davetreanor5303]

Superb video as I’ve never seen any wheel refurb company in Ireland get them back to factory even when they charge €150 a wheel. Hence I was able to preserve the spoke on 20 inch 759i Bmw G30 wheel and just use your technique on the section that was damaged. I ended up using 3000 wet sanding and the finish was almost too polished like an E46 M3 19 inch diamond cut from factory. Thanks so much for this. Best solution out there

[@YouTubeSupportTeams]

you should include diamond cut wheels in title for even MORE views. You did a good job

[@vipmodlex0376]

Sick! I just canceled my appointment with wheel guys. You just saved me $250, haha. Best repair video I’ve seen. Thanks!

[@Mad4Motors_]

Thats good man thanks!

[@cakeag]

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[@coreyratzlaff4398]

I'm sure you didn't have any where near the same result. It also sounds like your wheel guys are ripping you off.

[@Captain-flash-heart-boom]

How did that work out for you?

[@bryanwhite3021]

Same

[@Big_Old_Dog]

That playing card trick is brilliant! Brilliant!!!

[@AMMO1981]

Hi mate just wanted to say I followed your tutorial. I have a bmw 1 series with the polished shiny lips. They are the optional 18" Alloys in polished silver and black. I managed to kerb one alloy few weeks ago. Well my repair came out superb. You can't even notice where it was now. I used scholl s20 black Polish after 2000 grit wet sanding. Many thanks 👌👌👌👌

[@samdorsey4590]

Great job!!! Very impressive!! I sure was wasting my time all these years by masking off the sidewalls!!! The playing cards was a fantastic idea!!! Love it!!👍😎

[@t5jerry]

Love the playing card trick, much easier than masking tape !

[@kay19833]

People trying to chime in by adding their own backhand compliments and slidding them criticism in, we see you, you ain't slick. This dude did a good job and you know what? it didn't require painting, just sprayed clear to protect and that's it!

[@CatacombKidd]

That’s all well and good. I suppose I’ll be one of them and add a comment that you might find slighted and back handed, but will only help other people trying this... He never cleaned the surface before painting. Not to mention, just before the scuffing, he used a polishing compound. That stuff sticks around a long while, and paint isn’t going to adhere well to it. Acetone, mineral spirits, even rubbing alcohol. Just oils from your hands alone can contaminate a paint job. Have to clean it before applying paint. Looks decent now, but unfortunately, his clear is going to be chipping and peeling in no time at all. Maybe he did but didn’t show it, or said he did, and I didn’t catch it...

[@hamzak4730]

CatacombKidd I’m going to attempt this. Not sure about the clear coat though. Is it absolutely necessary to use it? As there are quite a few diamond cut touch up videos on KZbin which don’t use clear coat... thanks

[@truebit7544]

Got myself these wheels and thought someone must know how to fix them at home... what a man you are.

[@Borislks]

Sir, you are AMAZING! Did all the steps on my diamond cut wheels and they look almost perfect. If not for you, I would have to get appointment at professional shop in other country, request day off at work and spend whole day there plus 100 euros for one wheel. You have a sub

[@jimz6076]

This is an amazing video. Thanks for posting. I just hit the curb and caused curb rash on my wife new wheels while dropping her off at the airport.

[@geoffcallaghan3117]

love the friendly way that people try to help each other

[@luisarodriguezsr4256]

Excellent job my friend. Concise and to the point. Good techniques and process. I’ve been doing car detailing for many years and this is on target! A true royal flush! Well done!

[@Theurgicnick]

Wow! Cracking results for just a few quid. My wheel are exactly the same as these on my S3 and they look like trash. I was thinking about sending them off to have them done at a cost of almost £500 for the 4 alloys. Seeing this I am not going to bother and will have a go at home.. Great work. Subscribed and notifications on!

[@charlesedwards4160]

Love that Irish Accent Man.... Could listen to this dude all day !!

[@kelanomcfc6326]

What a channel!!!! I've been sat all morning watching your vids 😂❤

[@christopherripley1591]

I've been repairing wheels for ages but this was an eye opener. Quick clean and easy I'm going to knick some of your ideas chers

[@Mad4Motors_]

Knick away!

[@diegomurillo2194]

OMG thank you. I have those exact wheels and they were recently curbed. Thank you so much!

[@bradmercado5252]

Looking for a video to do my rims because I just scrapped a curb. Luckily you have a video with my exact rims!! Thanks!

[@neilpearson357]

This is a superb demo, articulate and clear without any stupid music or the history of how the wheel got scuffed!!!!!! Just two things please, can i not just use my DA sander instead of a drill? and I struggle to find such high grit discs, they all tend to only go up to 240. I currently have a 2010 Golf match where the diamond faces have tarnished and also a 2012 Nissan Quashqai, again with corroded faces. Thanks very much, really is one of the best videos I have seen

[@rudijohnson529]

I like videos like this simply bec i do diy at home, but also it's just my general knowledge with basic tools, and ive repaired some rims before and i've used my hands and elbows lol to sand them, never thought of using a drill, thanks for the idea, i've got some rims im ready to do again i'll try it out

[@brianjschumer]

Not sure why anyone would give you a thumbs down.. nice video..thumbs up from here in the USA

[@Mad4Motors_]

Thanks!

[@jmtwilson]

good technique and lots of patience on display here. probably looking at 3 or 4 hrs work depending on depth of abrasions. I’ve done a few wheels as illustrated when turn around time was critical or replacement wheel wasn’t an option but at my $75/hr shop rate I check the aftermarket for refinished wheels before doing it in-house.

[@dannypearson6815]

I used to do this as a profession, good tips on a DIY repair, these wheels originally were a matt finish, to remove that shiny line between the old lacquer and new repair, mask off the coloured section around where you have polished, give it a light scotching with the grey scotch bright and spray a light Layer of 94 silver until the line disappears, then to the untrained eye after you lacquer you really won't be able to tell. These were the best wheels to work on

[@jacksonloomer5774]

I’ve got that shiny line, are you talking about MTN 94 Jewel Silver spray paint?

[@dannypearson6815]

@@jacksonloomer5774 We used to use colourtone 94 silver, I'm assuming it should be a standard colour code? Just a light spray from the outside feathering towards this inside, whilst lay flat it is quite obvious to see but once on the vehicle lacquered (especially on matt lacquer wheels) its hardly noticeable, especially to the untrained eye

[@tracyyy99]

Just done mine...same type of wheel too! Many thanks for your tutorial...wheel finish looks factory now.

[@cwuzii]

This his an outstanding video and result, gonna try on my Mercedes, diamond cut are the worst, won’t be buying a car with them again!

[@slmda4]

Excellent video - I'm following this routine for same exact wheels currently. One tip - I would tape parts of the face of the wheel near where sanding goes. Very easy to slip off from sanding and scuff the paint on the wheel. Outside of that, big thanks for posting this video for direction

[@bryanwhite3021]

Did a really bad one with this by HAND, turned out great ( stopped at the rubber coat). Certainly going power on my next wheel

[@christopheryap8542]

You made this job look so easy! I really love the idea of using a deck of cards to mask the tires for the clear coat application. Well done! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Mad4Motors_]

Thanks!

[@Endwatcher7]

I got the same alloys on my A5 S-line. Nice to see a repair job on the exact same rim. Luckily my curb rash is not nearly as bad. Thanks for the video!

[@Mad4Motors_]

Least ou know how to repair it now!

[@1255XL]

Lol mine was even worse, but after some heavy sanding I managed to get an acceptable result.

[@jamanepaul2087]

I never thought about using cards like that thanks man

[@patkawasaki]

Madness! Always keep the face cards and aces as 'spares' for your next poker game. Your sleeve or back pocket are ideal storage places... Good video, great results.

[@nurivandominguez6244]

Thanks for sharing, You have saved me from waisting $600 dollars to repair my wheels.

[@terrylee2518]

I came to the same conclusion as You I kept the wheel on the car and sat in a little chair and the hand sander Right they don’t come up too bad at all do they With a little bit of time and effort better than just leaving it Paying a fortune at a garage well done

[@everythingiswhat]

Best looking wheels ever made!

[@23systems]

Wow awesome results. Only problem with me is I would hit the curb again and rash it up again.

[@calguy2285]

People please wear a dust mask when sanding aluminum. Live past fifty years.

[@lavazza.vinzenzo]

48 parfois avec le vernie

[@bostonacoustic7]

I’d suggest that you use wax and grease remover to clean the wheel after scotch brite. I paint diamond cut wheels almost every day and will say that this process doesn’t work every time. This process is dependent on the depth of the scuff and the location. If a scuff requires sanding that is going to pull the finish up, it’ll show after you polish the sanded area. I like to clean wheel, sand, scotch brite, clean, card/tape, tack cloth, dust coat with a non-metallic on polished finishes, then clear coat. I’d suggest using a blender after clear coat to.

[@MauriceNL1]

Is Brake cleaner also good as a degreaser before clear coat?

[@JaredBeaucage]

Could you just put clear coat ontop of the scuff for a temporary solution

[@bostonacoustic7]

@JaredBeaucage if temporary solution being that, you're just looking to seal and protect the substrate (aluminum alloy) from the outside elements in hopes of preventing corrosion, then the answer is technically, yes. However, you still will have to put a little bit of elbow grease into it and get your hands dirty unless you wear gloves, of course. 😉 You'll want to create a little cut in the substrate by lightly wet or dry sanding with a 320 or 400 grit sandpaper around the damaged area so that the clear coat has something to stick to. Thoroughly clean the area with a solvent like paint thinner, lacquer thinner, acetone, prep all, or even alcohol. Let dry, then apply 2-3 coats of clear coat following the manufacturer's instructions for time allowed to flash between each coat.

[@bostonacoustic7]

@JaredBeaucage BTW if you do not sand beforehand, the clear coat will inevitably fail and wind up peeling away.

[@UtubeRage]

Omg these are legit my actual rims!! Yes!!! Thanks for this tutorial!

[@Mad4Motors_]

Glad I could help

[@Venger25]

That’s really good considering you did it on your own with no major equipment, good stuff man

[@Mad4Motors_]

Thanks appreciate it!

[@Colin623]

Brilliant video, and the use of a pack of cards was a master stroke !! well done.

[@Mad4Motors_]

hey thanks

[@halifax5309]

I love your Irish accent and I love Irish people... nicely people my friend excellent demonstration

[@MIMICOWHAT]

Absolute amazing! Exactly the video I needed for the same wheels.

[@dfabove9108]

Wonderful video without extra non essential conversation!

[@Mad4Motors_]

Yes! Thank you for watching 👍

[@dcartier100]

nicely done. LOVE the deck of cards idea. ALso hotel room keys also work. If you travel alot start collecting them. They also make great shims !!!

[@Kiwikuken]

Excellent video. Showing how it is done, without any dead-time. I learnt how to do it.

[@Mad4Motors_]

Thanks!

[@skybluesam5676]

looks good, worth baring in mind as I have been window shopping for an audi a3 preferably with the same rotor wheels fitted and have yet to see one with an unmarked set and these wheels dont look as good when powder coated a single colour. It helps on these particular wheels that the machine polished parts sit out prominent from the painted parts so as to avoid damaging the painted bits.

[@lifeslooker]

When you've used the 180 grit, can you go directly to 1000/ 2000 wet grit if enough of the scuff has been removed or do you need to go thtrough the grades of grit sandpaper to get the desired results? Great video by the way; looking forward to doing this on my Audi. Top man. Legend.

[@andygranatelli8809]

Jason Millanaise - It will take you forever to remove 180 grit scratches with 1000 grit paper!

[@lifeslooker]

@@andygranatelli8809 Is 180 grit rougher than the 1k/ 2k grit? I'm guessing it is since you can use water on the latter to smooth fine scratches out. Correct me if I'm wrong; I'm a complete novice

[@andygranatelli8809]

Jason Millanaise - Yes, the higher the number, the finer the sandpaper. It seems like a lot of steps but it’s worth it to go up the line. When you get to 1000 and 2000 grit, you almost always wet sand.

[@anthonygreene561]

Brilliant video and fantastic work. Loved the finish

[@TheBloodcleaner]

European know how , the best on the planet ...great job !

[@TheCoconutstrut]

Got the same rims, will do this. Thanks for the great advice!

[@constantdarkfog49]

Really super video, boy it came out better than new, WOW. A lot of steps, but well worth the effort. Good tips, Thanks

[@Mad4Motors_]

Hi thanks, it took about an hour

[@ALs_Autos]

Good effort mate you can buy that same clear as 2k with a hardner for an even longer lasting bit of protection and glossy shine top job

[@liamconnolly9233]

Great videos, I would recommend deflating the Tyre and breaking the bead if you can to avoid marking the tyre.

[@craigieboy123]

top tip right there!

[@-AlbertEinstein-]

thanks so much for showing us how to do this DIY i for one really appreciate your videos. saved me a few quid and great results at home ta much.

[@livvy363]

Albert Einstein Knew that the letter I on its own is I not i

[@silversurfergw]

Just love to watch these videos about how easy it is to smooth over the curb scrapes

[@leonrichard7105]

Outstanding result!

[@cmcg1190]

Awesome video... exactly what I was looking for.

[@frankknowles5752]

Thanks for these great videos and instructions. Now I am not afraid to work on my 2011 Mercedes rims! Thanks!

[@Mad4Motors_]

cool send me pics my FB is below!

[@daddo1600]

Amazing! I’m going to get my diamond cut wheels sorted next week!

[@deaconstevej1]

That was absolutely awesome! One of my rims got some rash on and I'm dreading getting fixed at a repair shop because I know they're going to roll me up on the price! Great job br!

[@charlesedwards4160]

Did you get rolled then ? Come back and tell us the story man

[@deaconstevej1]

@@charlesedwards4160actually, no didn't

[@JonathanLyon]

where can i buy the Irish Elbow Grease?

[@Mad4Motors_]

Probably on Amazon! lol

[@alihusayn4689]

Excellent video! Gives me the confidence to try myself. Wheel looks new

[@billfromstaffordva]

Great job! Thanks for sharing - seems extreme until you see it done and the results. WOnderful to see a job done properly!

[@alanbower9296]

BRILLIANT VIDEO VERY WELL DONE GREAT HELP YOU MAKE IT LOOK EASY

[@tc3sean]

Good upload thanks for the tips...The wife has curbed 3/4 wheels on our new 2018 vehicle...Ill be busy

[@Mad4Motors_]

Cool send me pics my FB is below!

[@chewie3397]

Fantastic finish buddy

[@NoOne-wf6hm]

500000000 Grit... Hit beyond the sound and light barriers... The publisher is now into another dimension

[@stuartwilliams7371]

This guy is awesome, thank you for sharing this, I’m going to have to do this to my Audi A5 alloy wheel that has some curb rash. Hope it come out as good as this. Thanks Again

[@wilkinsonyachtbrokerUK]

Stuart Williams need to do it to my s5 but some of them are quite deep might need powder coating instead..

[@el.guillyt]

Thx for sharing this with us, only thing I don't understand is: why did u Buff the rim, then scuff it again for the clear coat? Wouldn't be more sensible to sand it up to 800grit than thick coat of clear and from then cut and buff?

[@Alorsabon]

Thank you so much ❤️ I have the exact same wheel and you save my life ! Thanks again

[@Mad4Motors_]

Happy to help!

[@GTBsantana]

Is removing the wheel necessary?

[@brendonthomas2555]

Amazing job mate!

[@karenferns6160]

Great video. Clear breakdown of how to repair & what to use. Nice job..!!!

[@farhaanali1193]

I work in a tyre shop myself and i do these part refurb but a friendly sugestion take the air out and try to sand it its more helpful

[@ericktreetops741]

Do you need to re-lacquer the whole rim or can you just do the area that has been fixed ? If you scuff the wheel so the lacquer will stick won't that rim look duller than the others?

[@samwilliams1638]

Any advice for blending it in with the rest of the wheel that is undamaged ?

[@christi5324]

Hi there! I have that same question lol! I was wondering if you have tried this tutorial and if so what were your results?!

[@Stark16905]

Great video as always, I have to do all 4 of the same wheel on my Mrs car as she just loves kerbs😮. Is there an average time per wheel this would take? I appreciate the amount of damage per wheel will vary. I am wondering how many hours for all 4 wheels before I start? Thanks

[@mufuliramark]

Really handy video, thanks for showing

[@clarkmartinpineda2765]

Can you use a regular sandpaper instead of placing it in the buffing machine? Like the one you did in your previous video. Thanks for answering

[@Mad4Motors_]

You can but its will be quicker with a machine 👍

[@tamsingroves]

Could you just do the curbed rims to the polished stage with the rotor with-ought lacquering over?

[@alexhutson8166]

Hiya! Great video. I've just curbed my Audi A7 rotors! My spokes are darker than the ones in your video though, but as they're stock, the outer part should be the same as the ones in the video, would you agree?

[@robertvelazquez7406]

You did a great job on that wheel

[@kenruby869]

The playing cards as a rim / tyre protector is a very creative idea. I'm going to use that myself. Well done :o)

[@cornflakes7664]

It's not really a new idea but a spin on an old idea. People have been using index cards for decades. They are typically less expensive and provide a taller wall, blocking even more over spray.

[@ciarancoughlan8726]

Great video, very quick question, if I sand and polish the wheel, can I leave it at that point as I'm not comfortable painting? I've the exact same wheel on my Audi. Thanks for the video

[@phillslater6370]

Great vid just done my first one and it came up lovely only 3 to go

[@sheepstations2800]

Great video. I've got 4 wheels to do! I know not much was sanded off but would it be enough to require the wheel to be balanced again?

[@jimmydoherty4596]

Your video is excellent I have learnt an awful lot thank you very much

[@claudiasiefer8495]

I just paid a hefty price to have my 2019 Audi 3 rims repaired, but it was worth it. Mad4Motors, please tell us that you use a respirator while applying clear coat! Love the accent and your video

[@EXGLMeverts]

You dit it realy good !!!!!!!!!!!! proud of you

[@richardb2468]

a good repair lad, but would recommend spraying the wheel in an upright position so dust doesn't get a chance to settle in your clear coat, unless using a spray booth

[@geo3948]

Love this vid because I have the same rims(wheels) and want to get mine done as well. I have really minor scratches on them and just want to touch them up. I was going to get them done at a shop but then it was going to cost alot so I decided to see if any videos on here that are like my wheels, and here I am lol. Not only will this save me money but i also dont mind doing the labour work and knowing that i can do it just like how you showed is perfect. I was just wondering, how many coats did you use for the clear coat? and roughly how long did it take to do the one tire? anyways thanks for this video, will help me alot.........

[@UnMarkedPanic]

What about if its more then a scuff /scratches, like some deep cut can body filler can be used? Very nicely done video.

[@nazeer3495]

What an excellent job

[@nathaneberline1067]

After you polished it did you clean the rim with a wax & degreaser cleaner before you put the clear coat on?

[@user-rx7c]

Do you sand down all the clear coat, or do you leave it where it's not damaged and just lay the new clear coat over?

[@beggsyful]

Really brilliant video! Great result as well