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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Wheel Repair - DIY

I recently purchased factory 21"s for my 2011 2SS/RS, but one of the wheels had some scuff marks on it. I created a guide on how to repair the damage yourself. I hope you find it useful!


You can find the full guide here:
http://www.camaronews.com/camaro-news/wheel-repair-diy/



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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Re: Wheel Repair - DIY

Nice one! I had a small curb chunk on one of my wheels and a buddy made it pretty much disappear with a similar method.

Where did you get the sanding kit?

With each grit change, I would sand a little extra to try and blend the damaged area with the rest of the wheel.
Does this mean you would sort of expand the area you were sanding? Also...was it the Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish that you were using or something else?
Old Sep 12, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Re: Wheel Repair - DIY

Originally Posted by JasonD
Nice one! I had a small curb chunk on one of my wheels and a buddy made it pretty much disappear with a similar method.

Where did you get the sanding kit?



Does this mean you would sort of expand the area you were sanding? Also...was it the Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish that you were using or something else?
As I would increase the grit, I would expand the area I was sanding each time. So, by the time I hit 3000 I was about 2x the original damage area.

I got the sanding kit at Auto Zone. Something like $15.

It's called "Mag & Aluminum Polish". You can find it here:
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/mothers_tire.aspx


Old Sep 12, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro2SSRS
As I would increase the grit, I would expand the area I was sanding each time. So, by the time I hit 3000 I was about 2x the original damage area.
Cool, thought so!

I got the sanding kit at Auto Zone. Something like $15.
Oh yeah! I think I have seen them.

It's called "Mag & Aluminum Polish".
Yup! Same stuff I used and still use to shine the rim of the wheel up.
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