Touch-up Wheel Damage (any Tips?)

[SierraFan]

Hey guys,

 

I just bought a set of factory take-off GMC 17-inch alloy wheels and tires for my Sierra. When the tire shop put the TPMS sensors from my old steel wheels in the new aluminum wheels, they had to re-balance the wheels/tires and now there are some scratches where the factory wheel weights used to be. Nothing major, but they were scratched through the clearcoat in a couple of spots (can't see the spots unless your pretty close).

 

Any tips on the best way to try and repair or cover these up. I was thinking I might get some touch-up paint in a light silver color as possible and cover the scratches to try and stop any peeling of the clearcoat where it is scratched. Anybody have any experience with this? I hate that they got a little chewed up, but I guess it is inevitable when the weights get swapped out.

 

I will say the new wheel/tire combo looks much nicer than the stock chrome steel wheels . Thanks for the help guys!

[jesse1378]

post some pics. if its just scratches you could sand and repaint and clear, if the metal is messed up you could get al the sharp edges off adn the used regular body filler then get it smooth and paint and clear. had to do that to a rim before. came out great and nobody ever knew i found the curb lol.

[SierraFan]

post some pics. if its just scratches you could sand and repaint and clear, if the metal is messed up you could get al the sharp edges off adn the used regular body filler then get it smooth and paint and clear. had to do that to a rim before. came out great and nobody ever knew i found the curb lol.

 

There's not any metal damage, just some scratches. I few are a little deep as they are through the clear and into the paint. Not sure I would want to sand and repaint them as the damage isn't that bad, just some wheel weight marks. Appreciate the suggestion, I'm just afraid I would make more of a mess than fix with my skills.

[duder]

I bought some paint for my stock wheels before from www.touchuppaintonline.com. Most domestic cars actually have color codes for their wheels, so you can see if they have it for your car. If they do, then you should be able to find an exact match paint. If not, then just try to match it yourself.