5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003) Learn more about the 5th Generation Maxima, including the VQ30DE-K and VQ35DE engines.

Help! Chip on wheel, need advice.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 20, 2001 | 05:02 PM
  #1  
mbcp_tdogg's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,087
I discovered a couple of large chips/spots in the finish of one of my rims and am in need of assistance for restoration.

Also need advice on how to remove Crazy Glue from metal surface...long story.

Any and all help will be appreciated.
Old Apr 20, 2001 | 05:13 PM
  #2  
UMD_MaxSE's Avatar
Got Bent?
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 11,516
There are places that refinish damages rims. It usually costs $80 or $100 a rim though. Try www.rimpro.com/ or do a search on the web for 'rim repair' you will get a bunch of hits.

For the crazy glue, try nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol.
Old Apr 20, 2001 | 05:22 PM
  #3  
rocketshipon19"'s Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 723
call 1-800-fix-arim for the wheel and for the glue acetone will get the job done!
P.S you're gonna have to wax the area that you apply the acetone b/c it will strip the wax off.
Old Apr 20, 2001 | 07:57 PM
  #4  
MaxSEAE's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 370
Originally posted by mbcp_tdogg
I discovered a couple of large chips/spots in the finish of one of my rims and am in need of assistance for restoration.

Also need advice on how to remove Crazy Glue from metal surface...long story.

Any and all help will be appreciated.
nail polish will work great on the glue but watch out...it might take of some paint too. as if we didn't have enough paint chip problem with the max already. and as for the rims, i'd say i have no idea
Old Apr 20, 2001 | 11:47 PM
  #5  
mbcp_tdogg's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,087
Thanks for the help guys. As it may, I did try to get the Crazy Glue off with the nail polish which was the cause for the paint being stripped. Not only is the glue still stuck, I now have the spots where the paint is gone. Did I mention that these spots on my new rims that I just put on yesterday.

Oh well, I'll try when time allows.
Old Apr 21, 2001 | 10:35 PM
  #6  
maximus826's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 27
i just put a wax finish on my rims because i was having the same problems with the chips here and there...the wax helps when you want to remove all that break dust and, if i remember correctly, i think it does help protect the rim from any more damage....
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
doctorpullit
8th Generation Maxima (2016-)
13
Apr 23, 2017 05:35 AM
Omar Abdurrahman Siddiqi
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
33
Aug 26, 2016 05:18 PM
Andy29
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
8
Sep 29, 2015 05:32 AM
Dasmith
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
4
Sep 23, 2015 08:28 PM
Jamie Bowen
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
2
Sep 6, 2015 09:59 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:43 PM.