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Old 08-30-2011, 11:13 AM
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Touch up paint for wheels?

I hit a curb and got a few very slight scratches on the very outer end of one spoke on one of my wheels. In fact, I have to look hard to see them, but I know where they are, so I see them.
2010 E 350 with the "standard" alloy wheels.
Anybody know of a "touch up" paint that can be applied?
Dealer has a "paint guy" who comes in periodically with his trailer full of paint and equipment to do touch-ups on cars, etc. He could probably do it when I get my "B" service done, but not sure worth what he will charge.
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Originally Posted by El Cid
I hit a curb and got a few very slight scratches on the very outer end of one spoke on one of my wheels. In fact, I have to look hard to see them, but I know where they are, so I see them.
2010 E 350 with the "standard" alloy wheels.
Anybody know of a "touch up" paint that can be applied?
Dealer has a "paint guy" who comes in periodically with his trailer full of paint and equipment to do touch-ups on cars, etc. He could probably do it when I get my "B" service done, but not sure worth what he will charge.
Thanks.
Not sure if it works for MB but it works for my BMW wheels -There is a company called Wurth, a german oem paint manufacturer that makes the correct paint for refinishing rims. You should check and see if the make one for MB> I think i have seen it on Pelican parts.com etc. check it out and let us know, because we are all just just one curb away from a scrape... Here is a link to one site (i am not affiliated at all) who sells it..

http://www.autogeek.net/wurth-silver-paint.html
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I've used autogeek products in the past to paint match as well....but I paint matched to metallic black, which I'm assuming is much easier than matching to silver/metal.
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Originally Posted by El Cid
I hit a curb and got a few very slight scratches on the very outer end of one spoke on one of my wheels. In fact, I have to look hard to see them, but I know where they are, so I see them.
If you have to look hard to see the damage, a "touch-up" job is only going to exacerbate the problem. Go for a complete refinish ($100-$150) or let it ride.
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Thanks for info. "let it ride" may be ultimate solution. Probably obsessing because it is first ''ding" of any kind. However, do want to check out options. Next one may be worse.
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Originally Posted by SRPE350
I've used autogeek products in the past to paint match as well....but I paint matched to metallic black, which I'm assuming is much easier than matching to silver/metal.
I don't know about that, I had a similar issue and I tried some diy touch up paint company and it was definitely a step in the right direction although not 100% perfect

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