mr blizzard Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 After many years of driving a few weeks ago we bought our first and only new truck, After washing it this morning we noticed a two inch scratch on the aluminum wheel , is there anything I can put on to make it less noticable and to protect the surface from tarnishing Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 is it polished aluminum, or painted/chromed? If it is polished you can polish the scratch out. If it is painted you should be able to buy some touchup paint from the dealer or automotive retailer. If they're chrome I'm not quite sure what you could do to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Thx Dunner, the rims look slightly darker than the scratch they could be painted chrome, thx for the help, maybe the dealer will know, in my early 50s hate to admit it dont feel it but in reality only had 4 vehicles since I have been driving, I would like the novelty to last for a couple of months lol sacrifised alot for my just turned 20 year old kid but he does not get it yet thx for your time its kinda my new baby john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lape0019 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) Throw a picture Up here and maybe we will have a few other options. Congrats on the new truck Edited June 16, 2015 by Lape0019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thanks Lape0019, check your pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 a pic would definitely make it easier to come up with a solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I can tell you that after one winter with my GM trucks the factory rims start to have spots where the clear coat has blistered.I even had my 2013 rims sprayed with rust check spray and it didnt stop them from pitting and lifting the clear coat particularly near any balance weights. I think the rims are magnesium and not aluminum. Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lape0019 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) I have a 2013 sierra and the rims were marketed as aluminum. The ones I have are aluminum rims with the chrome clad covers. I have not had any issue with peeling but know of a few who have had issues with the cladding cracking. It is essentially a piece of plastic that is glued onto the rim... They look good but I would have preferred to have the real thing. Mr Blizzard, I have responded to your PM. Edited June 17, 2015 by Lape0019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I have a 2013 sierra and the rims were marketed as aluminum. The ones I have are aluminum rims with the chrome clad covers. I have not had any issue with peeling but know of a few who have had issues with the cladding cracking. It is essentially a piece of plastic that is glued onto the rim... They look good but I would have preferred to have the real thing. Mr Blizzard, I have responded to your PM. Thx I tried sending a picture to u but I guess it did not go through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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