BlackVettesRBest

So I have a little problem. I have a set of chrome Z07 wheels with a little curb rash on my rear wheel. I've done a little research on getting the curb rash away. Is it seriously as easy as starting with a low grit count and moving up to a finer grit? Also, this may sound dumb, but is wet sanding just sand paper doused in water? I figure the water helps with the sanding? 'Cause for all I know it could be a complicated process. Any input appreciated.

natedog4g

ive used files on chrome wheel lips before and it worked great, but i had the tires off. and you are right about wet sanding as well

Rickyh93

You have it right with the wet sanding. It helps wash away the grit as your sanding so it is smoother. I don't know about doing that on Chrome wheels to get rid of the rash. I guess it would make it smoother but probably won't match. Mine are painted so it was a little easier when I did mine.

texasriverguy

If you don't want to diy, try Wheels America @ http://www.fixrim.com
Usually runs 99 to 125. per.

BlackVettesRBest

Yeah, that's the only thing I'm worried about. But as of now you can barely tell it's there. I figure if i can clean it up, you won't be able to tell at all, unless you are looking for it.

Thanks for the info

TOOGECKO

At least you're getting some legit answers

EStreeter

I have cleaned up some stock polished wheels with a dremel to get the bad stuff smoothed out and then progressively finer emery cloth. Final step was rubbing compound and polish.

I don't know about chrome. If its pretty deep and went through the plating, you may have to have them re chromed.

kromberg

No, it is sanding with water flowing over the surface you are sanding. Wet sandpaper does nothing.

Keith

BlackVettesRBest

UPDATE: Holy crap I can't believe it, but ALL of the curb rash came off. I guess the wheels were just too strong for that curb, haha.
Thanks to everyone for their input. I would also like to recommend Corvette Garage's chrome plated Z07 wheels. Those things are troopers for standing up to that kind of torture.