Small scratches in black powder coated wheels

Noticed the other day that there's lots of tiny tiny fine scratches all over my black powder coated wheels, almost as if the previous owner as cleaned them with a hard brush ... You can only notice them up close....
As anyone had a similar problem and managed to get them out????
Any guidance would be appreciated, I thought if I'm removing the wheels to paint the callipers I might as well get them looking top notch

(29-04-2016 07:22am)Dottyflo Wrote:  Noticed the other day that there's lots of tiny tiny fine scratches all over my black powder coated wheels, almost as if the previous owner as cleaned them with a hard brush ... You can only notice them up close....
As anyone had a similar problem and managed to get them out????
Any guidance would be appreciated, I thought if I'm removing the wheels to paint the callipers I might as well get them looking top notch

Actually, if the rims are factory black...they are not powder coated. They are only dipped in paint. I had the same issue only my rims were chipped due to the elements in Buffalo, NY and when I filed a claim with RR USA, I was told I am out of luck as they consider it "normal" and not a defect. There is no replacement paint for the rims. No dealer I went to nor customer service agent I spoke with could find the color code. They tried Volvo black and that did not blend well. I ended up having my rims powder coated which was the best damn decision I made. If the previous owner did powder coat them, you might want to contact a detail shop to find out the best suggestion they have for removing them. Good luck.

And I always thought they was powder coated
makes more sence to me now you say they are dipped from the look of the fine line scratches, but I'll double check before I use any compounds just incase they are powered and I end end with glazed wheels
Or the easiest way would be to get them re-done

Thanks bud

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Just sent of for a quote from chipsaway to re-paint the wheels, I'll let you know what price they comeback with as soon as I know

(30-04-2016 06:38am)Dottyflo Wrote:  And I always thought they was powder coated
makes more sence to me now you say they are dipped from the look of the fine line scratches, but I'll double check before I use any compounds just incase they are powered and I end end with glazed wheels
Or the easiest way would be to get them re-done

Thanks bud

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Just sent of for a quote from chipsaway to re-paint the wheels, I'll let you know what price they comeback with as soon as I know

If I was you, I would get them powder coated. It stands up to the elements a hell of a lot better. Mine are going on 1.5 years and have been through snow, salt, etc and not a single scratch. The cost for me was US $360 for all four. Of course there are going to be additional charges from a tire shop to dismount, remove tire, TPMS/valve stem, and remount etc. Paint just does not hold well and it takes only one single rock to ruin painted rims.

I make you 100% right Pcgeary .. Been thinking the same thing myself over the last few days, the wheels go thorough a lot of punishment and paint just isn't going to cut it... Powder coat it is

The previous owner may well have been silly enough to take it through the local hand car wash thinking he/she was getting a good deal.

Now you mention it valeter it does look like that's what happened ..

(09-05-2016 09:44am)Dottyflo Wrote:  Now you mention it valeter it does look like that's what happened ..

Obviously with what I do I notice these things more than some. You may be amazed at some of the cars I see in these rubbish places & just laugh at the thought they obviously have intelligence to get a job that pays enough to be able to afford such a car but don't have enough common sence to work out that if you go to one of those cheap & nasty foreign hand car washes then ultimately you are causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage to your car.
I frequently see £50K + cars in these places, two recently were a 65 plate Maserati & a 15 plate F Type Jag.

When I look at cars give away signs are the gloss black or chrome style window surrounds etc that have gone all mottled/faded/blotchy then scratched/faded wheels which then start to corrode from the inside of the spokes outwards.

What would you recommend for removing the scratches Valeter,
or is it a re-spay/powder coat

(11-05-2016 05:25pm)Dottyflo Wrote:  What would you recommend for removing the scratches Valeter,
or is it a re-spay/powder coat

Depends on how deep the scratches are. Try a paint renovator first for example Autoglym or G3, both of which you can get in Halfords. If this works then polish afterwards. If they are deeper then you may need a scratch remover first, this will give a dulling of the finish but then use the renovator & polish.