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How to Repair a Damaged Wheel

Damage can be done to the wheel of a vehicle in many ways including accidents, inclement weather, objects on the road, and road salt used for winter cleanup. Wheels are most commonly manufactured using an alloy, aluminum, or chrome. With some time, common materials, and patience, the damage to a wheel can be repaired by the owner of the vehicle at a fraction of the cost of a repair shop trip.

Instructions

1

Use water and soap to clean the wheel before beginning repair. Make sure that all dirt and old wheel-care product debris are removed. Use a rag soaked in paint thinner to remove any remaining debris. Take another rag and dry the wheel.

2

Take the masking tape and position it around the wheel, extending it below the tire. Ensure the tape is secure.

3

Rub the damaged section of the wheel vigorously using 240-grit sandpaper. Apply two-part putty to the damaged region. Let the putty set completely.

4

Smooth the area where the putty was applied using 400-grit sandpaper.

5

Cover the entire side of the vehicle with the damaged wheel with masking paper and secure the masking paper with masking tape. This stops silver lacquer or primer from coming in contact with the paint of the vehicle.

6

Disperse primer onto the area of the wheel being repaired. Remove primer that comes in contact with other sections of the wheel quickly. Allow the primer to set completely.

7

Apply silver wheel lacquer to the fixed portion of the wheel and allow it to set completely.

8

Apply high-gloss wheel lacquer to the fixed portion of the wheel and allow it to set completely.

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