Curb rash .. need paint

[instigator]

Have a model 3 with standard Aero wheels, unfortunately just got curb rash scrapes. Anyone know a source for touch-up paint. Can't find a match on amazon.

Lesson learned.. don't trust the sensors to detect getting too close along side a curb. rrrrr..

 

[Need]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HE66OK8/

 

[rcleverley]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HE66OK8/

This product works well. I curb rashed my wheel a few days ago. I used 240, 800 and 1000 grit sandpaper in addition to that paint to get the attached (before and after) results. Essentially can't tell.

 

[Need]

Wow you did a really great job! Can't see the damage.

 

[Vintre]

Once you get them painted, install RimBlades so you won't have to paint again.

I scratched both passenger wheels within a month of ownership.

Good luck,

Vin

 

[madreag]

This is very common with the Model 3s at my work parking lot. Almost like a right of passage. One of the owners said he covered up his using the Dupli-Color Dark Shadow Gray from amazon. Make sure you take the time to clean and sand the area well. His cover job definitely didn't look as good as rcleverley.

 

[plasmo]

Just curious, for those who still have their Aeros on, do these get scraped up with curb rash as well? Any pics?

 

[bt3k]

Just curious, for those who still have their Aeros on, do these get scraped up with curb rash as well? Any pics?

They do, the aero covers do not cover the edge of the wheel.

 

[plasmo]

ah, i see a video here with rim blade installation over Aeros:

@bt3k -
I meant to say has anyone had scrapes on their Aeros itself (the plastic part), or does the scrape usually only occur on the metal wheel rim when scraping a curb?

 

[AZWahoo]

Taking the advice here. Rough spots sanded, awaiting delivery of paint from Amazon.

 

[mdelvin]

This one can be a good alternative to duplicolor. -- Tesla alloy wheel paint Sonic Carbon | Quiktouch - Professional Car Touch Up Paint

 

[SnohoBeav]

Anyone have experience with the spray vs the brush? Does the spray make a smoother application, vs the brush-on (brush strokes)?

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/perfect-match/dupli-color-perfect-match-8-ounce-dark-shadow-gray-spray-paint/dpl1/bfm0360?q=dark+shadow+gray&pos=0