How to repair curb rash?

[edelweiss]

I purchased 18" and 19" used rims for my 72 CB500/4 and they have some curb rash on the outer edge in some places. What tool/wheel(s) can I use to smooth it out? I am going to have the chrome stripped and the wheels powder coated satin black.

Thanks.

John

 

[Nebr_Rex]

Multiple options, you need to post pics.

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[VonYinzer]

Die grinder and 180g disks. Light pressure. Take your time and go easy.

 

[edelweiss]

Die grinder and 180g disks. Light pressure. Take your time and go easy.

Pictures below. Thanks!

 

[Nebr_Rex]

They could also be filled back in. i.e. jb weld,tig and smoothed if
they are deep.

Edit; spelling

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[edelweiss]

They could also be filled back in. i.e. job weld,fig and smoothed if
they are deep.

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A die grinder would not work?

 

[o1marc]

A die grinder with a sanding pad will work fine for those. Show them to the powder coater to discuss the issues with peeling chrome if those scratches have gone through it (looks like it has). The coater may handle taking the scratches out as part of the prep process.

 

[edelweiss]

A die grinder with a sanding pad will work fine for those. Show them to the powder coater to discuss the issues with peeling chrome if those scratches have gone through it (looks like it has). The coater may handle taking the scratches out as part of the prep process.

Some of the scratches are deep (1-2 mm). I currently have the original stock rims on the bike that are pristine, but I figured I would buy a pair of extra rims so I did not miss any riding time, but it looks like now I just want to do all the things to the bike now that I am deep into other mods like rejetting, pods, etc. List goes on. I guess what I'm getting at is whether or not getting these scratched rims will be a major and expensive undertaking or just use the rims that are pristine. Guess it's a toss up. Sorry, just thinking out loud.

 

[Nebr_Rex]

A die grinder would not work?

Did I say it wouldn't? No. I was adding an option to the process.

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[o1marc]

Some of the scratches are deep (1-2 mm). I currently have the original stock rims on the bike that are pristine, but I figured I would buy a pair of extra rims so I did not miss any riding time, but it looks like now I just want to do all the things to the bike now that I am deep into other mods like rejetting, pods, etc. List goes on. I guess what I'm getting at is whether or not getting these scratched rims will be a major and expensive undertaking or just use the rims that are pristine. Guess it's a toss up. Sorry, just thinking out loud.

The pics you posted don't show any scratches that can't be sanded and blended into the fresh rim. There's no way you can replace them as cheaply as fixing these. I'd be willing to bet I could fix and powder coat satin black 2 rims for less than it would cost you for 1 new rim that you would still need to powder coat if you want them satin black, including shipping.
As I understand it you don't own these scratched rims. You have to decide what works for you. How much are you going to spend to obtain these rims and then figure another $100 for coating the pair. If you go this route you now have a new set of satin black rims and a pristine set of chromies. If you coat the pristine ones you now have a set of new satin black rims and no longer own a set of pristine rims that you can use or sell to someone who can and recoup the cost of coating the others.