06-12-2018, 10:38 AM | #1 |
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Just caught a kerb - nail varnish lacquer?
So the inevitable happened - caught a curb with my 704m's - even saw it coming, so damn angry with myself.
But anyway - its bone dry out there, an its got some light curbage - is it worth applying nail lacquer to it to avoid the white worming? I am hoping for a warranty case on this alloy sometime in the future should the middle go and will pay up the % they ask for for the user caused damage - but figured it might be worth prolonging the white worm Thoughts? Should this give me any problems? |
06-12-2018, 11:20 AM | #2 |
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I'd suggest a touch-up 'stick' of clear lacquer from Halfrauds or similar.
Several thin layers will build up a water resistant coat. Picture will help others give best advice on how to treat the damage before 'painting'. |
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06-12-2018, 11:56 AM | #3 |
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I have this from Amazon : -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The Scratch Doctor AR1-BMW Alloy Wheel Pro Repair Kit £11.95 |
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06-12-2018, 12:13 PM | #5 |
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The wet and dry helped in all 3 stages to smooth out the brush works. I just took my time to let it dry at each stage - i.e 3 days. Same as you I felt angry when I knick the curb and the noise was the worst sound ever. My alloys are diamond cut and for me it passed my inspection.
Not sure about the difference with the clear coat lacquers. The one that came with the pack has xylene in it which may help in brushing it on easily. |
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06-13-2018, 04:18 AM | #7 |
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I would not use nail varnish, I would use a touch up lacquer to stop dirt and water getting into it making it worse.
Make sure you clean the scuff before applying. If required apply several coats. |
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06-13-2018, 06:45 AM | #8 |
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I used the clear lacquer that came with my BMW touch up kit when I scratched my diamond cut wheels.
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One, I wasn’t even in the car when it happened! I’d parke about a foot from the kerb in snowy conditions. When I shut the door, the car slid into the kerb. That is really is just one of those things. I haven’t repaired it because repairing diamomd cut is pointless. They will corrode before the year is put if recut. I haven’t replaced it because £600 for a wheel is daft when they are prone to corrosion even without Kerbing. |
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06-14-2018, 10:23 AM | #13 |
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I got a touch-up paint from here...
https://www.cartouchuppaints.co.uk/F...ouch-Up-Paint/ ...they also sell lacquer. Ordered Saturday, arrived Wednesday. No problems. |
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