Need Help. Scratched Rim

[Jinx]

I'm so P.O.'d I'm not sure when or where it happened, but my wheel got scratched.

I've got the upgraded 5 spoke Brite Wheels for '03 GT.
1. Are they just polished?
2. Are they painted with clear coat?
3. Are they polished and clear coated?

Can I buff the scratches out without having to re-paint the rims? If so How? Any advice/info would be appreciated.

 

[jeff1414]

If it is a deep one you won't get it out

 

[Jinx]

I don't think it's gouged, but it's not like scratch swirls you get from a dirty sponge either.

 

[jeff1414]

try some blue magic rim cleaner works really good but not saying it is going to take a scratch out but might lighten it up some

 

[s_odum]

They are poished and clear coated. If the scratch won't come out, just buy a polished 01 cobra wheel. It's the same wheel as yours. They are under 200 bucks from FRPP. I got mine from GEFracing.com.

 

[Jinx]

They are poished and clear coated. If the scratch won't come out, just buy a polished 01 cobra wheel. It's the same wheel as yours. They are under 200 bucks from FRPP. I got mine from GEFracing.com.

If I can't buff it out and re-polish it... are those 01 cobra wheels clear coated as well as polished?

 

[2002BLGT]

use a dremel with some polishing compound , wont be perfect but will get better

 

[Jinx]

use a dremel with some polishing compound , wont be perfect but will get better

I've thought about using the Dremel. However, even at low speeds, wouldn't I run the risk of melting the clearcoat in the immediate area of the scratches?

 

[2002BLGT]

I've thought about using the Dremel. However, even at low speeds, wouldn't I run the risk of melting the clearcoat in the immediate area of the scratches?

just use light pressure , thats the key to not getting it too hot , plenty of polishing compound because its somewhat of a liquid will help keep it cool too . just do a little at a time .

 

[s_odum]

If I can't buff it out and re-polish it... are those 01 cobra wheels clear coated as well as polished?

Yes, they are the exact same wheel.
http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/...G&Product_Code=M1007G178&Category_Code=WHEELS
It says 02 cobra wheel. We all know it's an 01.