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Wheel Paint?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by RCE1, Feb 2, 2017.

  1. RCE1

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    Managed to get a little curb rash on one of my rims. I have the 4 Touring with the black metal wheels and silver inserts. The rash is on the metal part. Seems like a semi gloss black, but I thought I'd see if there was a commonly available touch up paint I could brush on. Prefer not to spray in this case.

    Thanks! It was a dark and stormy night and my backup camera was completely useless with all the water on the lens.
     
    #1 RCE1, Feb 2, 2017
  2. ETP

    ETP 2021 Prime(Limit),24 Venza Limit,B52-D,G,F,H

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    Good luck as that stuff is baked on at the factory. Just any semi gloss enamel will work but I would leave it alone.
     
    #2 ETP, Feb 3, 2017
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    Maybe this? Says specific for Honda (on Amazon) but might do:

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    ^That's likely not what you want: pearl means metallic? Something that says "satin black"?
     
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    I just thought I'd ask. I have had pretty good luck with painting over curb rash on aluminum rims, but they were silver. Not an OEM fix or anything, but it might improve the impression.
     
    #4 RCE1, Feb 3, 2017
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