How to Repair Scratched Wheel Hubs?
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Methods for repairing scratched wheel hubs: 1. Clean the wheel hub, use paint thinner to wipe around the scratches to remove dirt; 2. Dry the wheel hub with a towel, shake the paint inside the touch-up pen evenly, and apply the paint to the scratched area; 3. After the paint dries, use waterproof paper dipped in soapy water to smooth the surface; 4. Use a polishing compound to restore shine, then apply a fine wax. Before cleaning the wheels, first determine the temperature of the wheel hub. If the temperature is high, do not use cold water to clean it. Let it cool naturally before cleaning, otherwise it may damage the aluminum alloy wheel hub or even deform the brake disc, affecting braking performance. If the wheel hub is slightly deformed, perform a dynamic balance for the car, then add lead weights according to the degree of deformation to achieve smooth tire rotation.
Once I didn’t notice the curb while driving and ended up with several scratches on my right front alloy wheel, which looked painful and worried me about the aesthetics. After searching online for solutions, I found that minor scratches can be fixed by myself: first, thoroughly clean the wheel surface with dish soap water to remove dirt and dust; then gently sand the scratched area with 2000-grit fine sandpaper, smoothing it along the grain direction. After sanding and wiping it dry, apply a dedicated wheel repair spray paint, ensuring even and thin layers—two or three coats work better. Finally, let it dry for at least 12 hours, avoiding rain or direct sunlight. The whole process took about two hours and cost less than 50 yuan, with great results—the scratches were almost invisible, and the wheel looked brand new. Since then, I’ve changed my parking habits, paying extra attention to maintaining distance from curbs to avoid scraping. Car maintenance is now worry-free and cost-effective—I highly recommend giving it a try.