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Old 09-01-2010, 02:03 AM
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hi there,

i just boiled a set of tires off some dished losi rims and the rim is covered in scratches. how can i get rid of the scratches? any suggestions?

i have thought of trying to buff out the scratches but it might melt the rims? any opinions?

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Old 09-01-2010, 02:07 AM
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maybe start on-road
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Originally Posted by nicko36
maybe start on-road
huh?

i am asking if it is possible to remove the scratches from a rim?

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Its off road racing on dirt with rocks, your going to get scratches on your rims. I was suggesting you start on-road so you don't scratch your rims.
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A real fine sandpaper will work but it is going to dull the shine. Once plastic is scratched there is no real fix.
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Originally Posted by nicko36
Its off road racing on dirt with rocks, your going to get scratches on your rims. I was suggesting you start on-road so you don't scratch your rims.
totally agree...
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just leave em alone nothing stays pretty for ever, you can dye them with rit dye and boiling wayer to change color but thats about it.
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there is a kit sold to atv and dirt bikers called plastic renew, it eliminates the scratches and restores a shine, $18 will get you a bottle that does two full Atv's so thats alot of rims. i'll see if i can find you a link

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