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hpde_addict · 07-25-2017, 01:46 AM

I recently hit a curb while making a right turn. Here is the damage: http://imgur.com/a/KqnzM

If I don't apply clear coat to the scraped area, roughly how long would it take for the wheel to start rusting? If I don't care about aesthetics, would it be sufficient to just to sand down the scraped area to make it smooth? Some of it is poking out near the wheel and I am concerned that it would poke the tire.

Is Always Angry · 07-25-2017, 03:56 AM

I can't tell you about repairing it but the last owner curbed the shit out of 2 of my OEM wheels and they have not rusted. The car was on the dealer lot in heavy snow January-March, I've owned it since then.

As far as sanding... I wouldn't be too concerned about that little scratch hurting your tires.

Tcoat · 07-25-2017, 10:30 AM

The stock wheels (and most wheels for that matter) are an aluminum alloy and will not rust. In a decade or so they may develop some white, fluffy, oxide spots but no rust.

NRXRaptor · 07-28-2017, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

The stock wheels (and most wheels for that matter) are an aluminum alloy and will not rust. In a decade or so they may develop some white, fluffy, oxide spots but no rust.

That white fluffy oxide is rust.

ls1ac · 07-28-2017, 09:21 PM

Rust is iron oxide and usually brown or reddish.
(aluminum will not turn to iron oxide)
It will oxidize or corrode, aluminum oxide is white.
Thank you Tcoat.

Tcoat · 07-28-2017, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NRXRaptor

That white fluffy oxide is rust.

rust
rəst/
noun
noun: rust
1.
a reddish- or yellowish-brown flaky coating of iron oxide that is formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture

Teseo · 08-01-2017, 11:37 PM

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