Gemini Wheel - silver touch up paint?

[robjg63]

Does anyone know of any NZ sources for a matching touch-up paint for the 19" Gemini Silver wheel rims?
Wife claims 'stupid' road works at a round about caused her to clip something.
Miraculously, it has not caused any damage on the tyre or the plastic cover, but has scraped laquer/paint from the wheel rim.
I found this paint touchup (ex USA) Zink Wheels touch-up paint
But its $29USD + $45USD for freight.

I suppose these Matt Black Gemini wheel covers may be an option (set of 4 for $229). Says it covers that rim edge.

Other alternative is to never look at my wheels again.....
Just wonder what other Kiwis have done....

 

[Audietron]

When I had model 3 I had rim protector rings applied, set of 4 at around $150, but still helps avoid wheel covers covering up beautiful wheels.... not easy to attach but technically whenever you hit the kerb, you damage that ring instead of rims....
For my Model Y I just ordered rim guard stickers... basically rubber/plastic combination strip you stick at border of your wheel/rims... kind of forms tapper circle between tire and rim area... so whenever you hit something... as this area is higher - it will get first in touch... much easier to apply and much cheaper (4 wheels done under $20).... and it can technically cover earlier scratches on corners (so no need to use touch-up colour) and makes cleaning also easy task.

 

[Audietron]

Does anyone know of any NZ sources for a matching touch-up paint for the 19" Gemini Silver wheel rims?
Wife claims 'stupid' road works at a round about caused her to clip something.
Miraculously, it has not caused any damage on the tyre or the plastic cover, but has scraped laquer/paint from the wheel rim.
I found this paint touchup (ex USA) Zink Wheels touch-up paint
But its $29USD + $45USD for freight.

I suppose these Matt Black Gemini wheel covers may be an option (set of 4 for $229). Says it covers that rim edge.

Other alternative is to never look at my wheels again.....
Just wonder what other Kiwis have done....

super cheap auto got paint spray can.... under $40.

Dupli-Color Aerosol Paint Wheel Coating, Silver - 340g

Dupli-Color Aerosol Paint Wheel Coating, Silver - 340g

www.supercheapauto.co.nz

 

[robjg63]

super cheap auto got paint spray can.... under $40.

Dupli-Color Aerosol Paint Wheel Coating, Silver - 340g

Dupli-Color Aerosol Paint Wheel Coating, Silver - 340g

www.supercheapauto.co.nz

Thanks @Audietron.
Did you just do a touch-up, or respray the whole rim?
i.e. is it good enough for just a partial touch up?

Will also search up the rim guard stickers you mention. A quick google didnt show me anything - will search a little harder later.

 

[Audietron]

Thanks @Audietron.
Did you just do a touch-up, or respray the whole rim?
i.e. is it good enough for just a partial touch up?

Will also search up the rim guard stickers you mention. A quick google didnt show me anything - will search a little harder later.

I had it done by my detailing guy... I totally depend on him... shared the paint can details as referance.

I ordered from Temu but aliexpress and temu and similar sites have strip available... sharing link for reference

https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005004858106871.html

This item was discontinued - Temu

Find amazing deals on car anti collision strip hub protection ring anti scratch strip anti scratch rubber strip sticker wheel rim decoration modification supplies on Temu. Free shipping and free returns. Shop on Temu to start saving.

www.temu.com

with colour match strip... it should be almost invisible if applied properly... at this cost can afford trial-error (as comes enough for 5 20"wheels) and replacing is also cheap.

 

[Ecoli]

I think Tessories NZ - One stop shop for all your Tesla accessories! has touch up paint

 

[robjg63]

Only car touch up pens - I checked them.

I am thinking that maybe I need to get a pro to do something.

Found this place in Auckland - https://www.wheelfixit.co.nz/
They come to you and do it at your home.
Site says $150-$200 for painted.

 

[Ecoli]

Wheel Fixit do a good job
Tesla use them

 

[Charl]

Ah! Thanks for that, I was wondering where to get rid of my (Auckland Airport Parking x4) kerb rash.
They are nearby.

 

[Audietron]

Only car touch up pens - I checked them.

I am thinking that maybe I need to get a pro to do something.

Found this place in Auckland - Wheel Fix It - NZ's #1 Wheel repairer
They come to you and do it at your home.
Site says $150-$200 for painted.

Wheelfixit, I used them for my Audi in past... not bad... but hard to justify the cost at the end... I did as I had 22" wheels costing around $700+.

For a tesla model 3 19"rim costs $450/wheel and $550/wheel for lightweight at Meg and turbo (just checked). so fixing at $150/200 is very expensive i guess. if rims are standard, even cheaper.

 

[Ecoli]

if $150 means you can look at your car again that's money well spent !

 

[Audietron]

if $150 means you can look at your car again that's money well spent !
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they are just wheels... half the time wet and dirty as it's rainy all the times... that said, I look after them myself so car look good - lol.

 

[Audietron]

Now this is a good priced kit for silver wheels.... maybe more types....

Alloy Wheel Repair Kit

Buy Alloy Wheel Repair Kit at Geekstore.co.nz, In Stock Now and Next Day Delivery In New Zealand, fast shipping.

www.geekstore.co.nz

once fixed it's ideal to add some rim protector strip or rings...

 

[Ecoli]

Funny I always check other Teslas for curb damage. If its worse than mine I dont feel so bad. If it's not ... I could sub my car out to Dominos as a cheese grater.

 

[Audietron]

Funny I always check other Teslas for curb damage. If its worse than mine I dont feel so bad. If it's not ... I could sub my car out to Dominos as a cheese grater.

where are you parking today?
I got brand new wheels.... and friend got a dominos store... happy to park next to you and wait for you to giveaway your Tesla so we can grate some cheese -

 

[Ecoli]

0-100kg in 3.3 seconds

 

[Audietron]

0-100kg in 3.3 seconds

less likely, at dominos we always drift... big fan... accidently mix toppings.. but drifting when grating is a thing.... specially if using someone's tesla as grater