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2006 Mercedes Benz E350 4matic (Barolo Red Metallic) Appearance+Premium+Sport Packages
Deep scratches in wheel. Is it repairable?
On my 2006 e350, one of my rims/wheels whatever you want to call it, is pretty deeply scratched and scraped. I was wondering if there is some way to repair it. I've heard sandpaper + clear coat will do the job but also it can be different with the type of metal used to make the wheel. I have the 5 spoke sport wheels, and I will try to upload some pictures as well.
Last edited by omarzamani; Sep 18, 2014 at 10:26 PM.
2006 Mercedes Benz E350 4matic (Barolo Red Metallic) Appearance+Premium+Sport Packages
I looked around on a few website including rockauto, and they seem to be in pretty bad condition judging by the pictures, and also they arent exactly like my rims. Mine do not have center caps. They MB logo is directly on metal and all the ones online have center cap holes (I THINK)... whats with this?
I don't think you can really go by the picture as it's just a representative picture. You can actually call them and ask about the actual condition of the wheel. According to the description, they are reconditioned and should have a new finish on them. There's also the junkyard, try car-part.com. Might not be as good though and maybe you can just find a replica or check your local craigslist.
I don't know why but Craigslist has tons of wheels for Mercedes. Whenever i type E320/350 i get like half of the results stock wheels for sale. I guess its because people put rims and sell originals.
I have those same wheels and they do have a center cap. It's hard to see but if you take the wheel off it just pushes through from the back. The edge of the mercedes emblem is the size of the hole. I looked on rockauto and if I'm reading it right their refurb wheels have been redone to factory new. I haven't bought wheels from them... If someone has maybe they can chime in about quality.
it is repairable but i dont think its worth it. just get a refurb wheel. and you do have a center cap, you can try to turn/move the star center cap on your wheels just to prove it.
2006 Mercedes Benz E350 4matic (Barolo Red Metallic) Appearance+Premium+Sport Packages
I see, so I do have a center cap. It almost blends in perfectly so it looks like its attached. Thanks for the help. Also, is the standard wheel size 16 or 17"?
it does blend in so its a bit deceiving. some came out with 16" others with 17". im pretty sure your e350 came with 17s. but just to be sure, please check your tyres and see measurements. something like 275/50/17. (width/height/wheel size)
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