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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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touching up matte black rims

I just got matte black rims like a few ago and I already notice tiny chips and minor scratches probably from rocks on roads. Is there a way I can touch it up myself with some sort of paint that I can buy? Know where I can buy it?
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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i really do need help with this isue. Ant advice?
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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I wish I had some wisdom for you. Are there any wheel repair shops in your area? Give one a call to get their thoughts.
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Grab a sharpie
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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ehh a sharpie will turn purple if its big enough.

Ive looked everywhere for matte black touch up paint with no luck.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 07:50 AM
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This paint will match pretty well, its a satin finish black. You could spray the aerosol onto a piece of cardboard or something then use a touch-up brush to dab it on the chips.
SEM Paint 39143 Trim Black, 20oz Aerosol

My wheels are suffering the same fate, I'm actually thinking about breaking them down and having the rim sections powdercoated satin black so that they will hold up better.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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Auto Spray®
DS104 - Flat Black


https://www.micro-tools.com/store/it...emCode=15102-F
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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Satin Black Rim Paint

Rim Paint - Racing Black Satin (ExpressPaint Custom color) - Rim Paint - ExpressPaint
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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touch up never looks right. has to be sprayed. personally i'd just let a pro do it. it'll avg 40-60 bucks a rim
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mw09g37
touch up never looks right. has to be sprayed. personally i'd just let a pro do it. it'll avg 40-60 bucks a rim
Im not gonna have a rim re-spayed for tiny stone chips
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