Is it normal for the rim to get scratched during tire repair?

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LeDelaney
07/29/25 12:03pm
It indicates that the repair shop's technicians are unskilled and unprofessional, and you can demand compensation. Here are some considerations: 1. First, check the rim's craftsmanship: Rim craftsmanship includes electroplating, polishing, wire drawing, high-gloss silver, and paint repair. 2. Next, assess the extent of the scratch: If the base paint is not exposed, there is no safety hazard, it only affects aesthetics and has no other impact, so you can choose not to repair the rim. However, if the rim is severely scratched, exposing the base paint, then repair is necessary. If left unrepaired for a long time, the scratched area will oxidize, wrinkle, gradually expand, and even rust and corrode.
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