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    Hello S|W. I don't post much, but I lurk quite a bit. This summer I decided to be an idiot and clip a curb with my wheels. I don't know if they can be fixed, but I figured if there's any place where people would know, it's here. I sincerely apologize if this has been covered before... I tried searching with little success. I'll give you some information on the wheels. I know some are probably going to flame me for having these wheels... so be it. They are Konig Kilograms. 18x8.5. They are actually made (at least partially) by Enkei as they use Enkei's MAT technology. They are all one-piece aluminum and painted and clear coated. I'll attach pictures below of the damage and of the overall wheels. I don't need a perfect repair... just something to touch it up a bit.

    Thanks in advance for any help.

    This shows the main part of the rash. It's probably about a foot long along the lip.





    Enkei Licensed MAT



    All four

    2007 MS6 GT
    Currently 4x4 status... soon to be changed...

  • #2
    Wheels actually look really nice, I doubt anyone will flame.

    The big issue with fixing these will be the clear coat. I would reccomment just taping the area that is not damaged just beyond the rash. Put tons of tape on there because it will start to come up when sanding. Next begin to wetsand with 400 grit (if not enough then go 220) and get it smooth. From there you can get to finer and finer grits, but it will still look different then the rest of the wheels due to the clear coat. You can try to see if you can actually put some clear on after cleaning and it may get close.

    Or you can be awesome, strip all of the wheels, sand out that one area, and go full polish.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by electricalbox View Post
      Wheels actually look really nice, I doubt anyone will flame.

      The big issue with fixing these will be the clear coat. I would reccomment just taping the area that is not damaged just beyond the rash. Put tons of tape on there because it will start to come up when sanding. Next begin to wetsand with 400 grit (if not enough then go 220) and get it smooth. From there you can get to finer and finer grits, but it will still look different then the rest of the wheels due to the clear coat. You can try to see if you can actually put some clear on after cleaning and it may get close.

      Or you can be awesome, strip all of the wheels, sand out that one area, and go full polish.
      Thanks!

      And thanks for the info on fixing it. Any recommendations on a particular type of clearcoat? Something I can buy at an auto parts store, or should I look higher-end?

      As for being awesome and polishing them... That would be awesome! I can't imagine the work involved though. Plus they're on my daily in the summer, and I don't know if I'm prepared to keep up with a full polish on a daily basis! But I do have all winter to think about it. I've also thought about stripping them and painting them a color. They live on a black Mazdaspeed 6, so not a whole lot to pick from...
      2007 MS6 GT
      Currently 4x4 status... soon to be changed...

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      • #4
        You have 1 option, and it's actually a 2 step process. Each process may have minor steps that need to be completed, but without knowing your exact situation it's hard to say. The 2 main steps are listed below.

        Step 1: Be a man.
        Step 2: Full polish.




        Those wheels actually look pretty good. Do as electrical said and sand them smooth, then polish 'em up!! Don't let anyone rag on you for rolling on Konigs. There's kids on here on Varrstoens acting like they're the hottest thing on the block... At least you're humble and realistic about what you've got.
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        • #5
          Originally posted by StatusRacing View Post
          You have 1 option, and it's actually a 2 step process. Each process may have minor steps that need to be completed, but without knowing your exact situation it's hard to say. The 2 main steps are listed below.

          Step 1: Be a man.
          Step 2: Full polish.




          Those wheels actually look pretty good. Do as electrical said and sand them smooth, then polish 'em up!! Don't let anyone rag on you for rolling on Konigs. There's kids on here on Varrstoens acting like they're the hottest thing on the block... At least you're humble and realistic about what you've got.
          Ha thanks man! I will entertain the idea of full polish this winter... it's not the process of polishing them, but rather the maintenance that horrifies me! Can polished wheels be clear-coated and possibly survive with less maintenance? This is my DD, so I just don't want something that I have to work on every single day just to keep clean...
          2007 MS6 GT
          Currently 4x4 status... soon to be changed...

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          • #6
            You are going to want a clear with a uv inhibitor to prevent yellowing. Autopart stores sell clear specifically for wheels. Just practice on a surface to get the spray pattern down. You will probably have to do some slight blending but it will be very hard to tell

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