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post Nov 22, 2005 - 12:30 AM
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I have some really deep gouges in the rims I just got at the junkyard. Has anyone tried bondo for filling stuff like this. These are going to be for my winter tires so I'm not all that concerned about the appearance. Still, I'd be nice to have them smoothed out.

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post Nov 23, 2005 - 9:14 AM
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QUOTE(RocketScott @ Nov 22, 2005 - 1:30 AM) [snapback]358245[/snapback]

I have some really deep gouges in the rims I just got at the junkyard. Has anyone tried bondo for filling stuff like this. These are going to be for my winter tires so I'm not all that concerned about the appearance. Still, I'd be nice to have them smoothed out.

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I guess you could try bondo but I would stay away from it b/c it will probably chip off. You can try sandable primer that you spray on and it could possibly fill in the gouges.
post Nov 23, 2005 - 11:39 AM
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QUOTE(Jdog1385 @ Nov 23, 2005 - 6:14 AM) [snapback]358774[/snapback]


I guess you could try bondo but I would stay away from it b/c it will probably chip off. You can try sandable primer that you spray on and it could possibly fill in the gouges.


That's what I'm worried about. The gouges are pretty deep, like a 1/8 inch in places, ao I don't think I can build the primer up that far. They're just for my winter tires so I think I'll just paint them as they are.
post Nov 23, 2005 - 1:34 PM
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QUOTE(RocketScott @ Nov 23, 2005 - 12:39 PM) [snapback]358844[/snapback]

QUOTE(Jdog1385 @ Nov 23, 2005 - 6:14 AM) [snapback]358774[/snapback]


I guess you could try bondo but I would stay away from it b/c it will probably chip off. You can try sandable primer that you spray on and it could possibly fill in the gouges.


That's what I'm worried about. The gouges are pretty deep, like a 1/8 inch in places, ao I don't think I can build the primer up that far. They're just for my winter tires so I think I'll just paint them as they are.


yea just try to sand around the area to blend in the scratches as much as possible. it wont look that bad when you paint them.
post Feb 27, 2006 - 11:28 AM
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Sandable primer worked pretty good. Thats what i just used on my wheels. Where did u get ur dupli-color clear coat? Thanks. -John
post Feb 27, 2006 - 11:52 AM
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What was the total time for the whole process...???
post Feb 27, 2006 - 8:48 PM
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QUOTE(Celica_Kid95st @ Feb 27, 2006 - 11:28 AM) [snapback]400407[/snapback]

Sandable primer worked pretty good. Thats what i just used on my wheels. Where did u get ur dupli-color clear coat? Thanks. -John


glad to hear that the sandable primer worked well. I bought the dupli-color clear coat at Pep Boys, you can also get it at autozone. if you dont have those places near you, im sure you can get it online.


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What was the total time for the whole process...???


the longest part of the process was sanding and filing the wheels which took about 4 hours to do. should be able to get everything done in about 12 hours as long as you have everything you need and you dont have to go out. it just depends on how good you want the wheels to look.
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really considering getting this done! would it be pretty much the same thing for 7th gen rims?

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post Apr 14, 2011 - 7:36 PM
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no, you have to get 7th gen paint and sandpaper


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QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Apr 14, 2011 - 6:36 PM) *
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Man, I dont' know whats up with you lately, but you have been so ON. LOL!


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post Apr 15, 2011 - 10:30 AM
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QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Apr 14, 2011 - 6:36 PM) *
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post Apr 15, 2011 - 2:01 PM
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thumbsup.gif, you dont need anything else. same procedure.


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Hi, I redid my wheels recently too. I had a slightly different approach. You can see how I did it towards the end of the page here:
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=84745
Here's some photos of my wheels

Before and after photos

Basically they are sanded smooth with an orbital sander, then sanded with 400 then 600 grade sand paper, then polished, cleaned, grey bits painted, and all painted with clearcoat to protect against corrosion.


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post Oct 22, 2012 - 12:07 AM
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i tossed my wheels away.. lol


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