Couldn't decide if this post should go here or the Wheel Zone - I'll risk it in this forum.

19" Xtreme alloys, got a little bit of curb rash. I know the only way to restore is a full refub, wheel off, milled and returned.

 

Is there anything I can put on the damage to prevent corrosion and the like?

I'm not necessarily looking to get the wheel completely refurbished at this point - £120 for what is quite minimal damage isn't pocket change, think I'd rather wait until I've had a few more accidents

Just wondered if I could put anything or coat over the damage to minimise corrosion. Looking at alloys of the past it's rarely the actual damage that makes wheels look unsightly, rather the subsequent corrosion.

Edited 7 July, 20205 yr by Stoofa

I did the same to one of my Gemini’s a couple of years ago. Filed the rough bits off with a fine file, then gently sanded it. Coming to your point, I then sealed it with the clear lacquer from a touch up kit, which did the job until it was properly sorted.

 

Gaz

 

Great stuff - thank you.

I'll complete sanding it down and put a little clear lacquer on to protect for the time being.

It could be worth trying this:

 

https://www.bilthamber.com/waxes-polishes-and-clay-bars/auto-balm

 

The sample size should do the job and it would give you a temporary solution until you can get a small repair done.

 

Edited 16 July, 20205 yr by cheezemonkhai

For those needing a quick protection on paint or wheel damage 'Clear nail varnish' is dead handy. 

Much cheapness and available nearly everyplace.

Same if you want a quick touch up of paint chips until you deal with them. Go to the nail varnish display and likely there is a near match there for much cheapness.

My tool box (make up bag) has a large assortment of colours and shades back fro when the £1 shops would have 3 colours in a pack.

Black's and Greys particularly handy.