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What color spray paint would I buy to repaint these the same color? These are the original rims on my 2006 A6.
Also, what brand of rattle can would you recommend? I don’t need anything fancy. Just something inexpensive that is the same color.
Also, anyone have a brand of inexpensive can clear coat spray that they have used that they would recommend?
Thanks.
The rims have clear coat. Not sure if it would look the same after you spray them from the can. Closest you can do is to repair scratches by spraing paint into a cup and the painting over the scratches with tiny brush.
Frankly, I would leave the rims alone. Your life qality will not change where you paint them or not. Spent this time to read a book instead.
Aking, starting in with cans of spray paint may lead to a less than desirable finish...pun intended.
Alternate: I've got the body color Audi Brilliant Silver touch up paint stick and that's been a pretty good match on our OE wheels. Your repair looks very minor and the touch up paint stick is quik 'n' easy. Take the wheel off, lay it down, clean up the areas of concern and lay down some wet paint. Let it cure.
The rims have clear coat. Not sure if it would look the same after you spray them from the can. Closest you can do is to repair scratches by spraing paint into a cup and the painting over the scratches with tiny brush.
Frankly, I would leave the rims alone. Your life qality will not change where you paint them or not. Spent this time to read a book instead.
Beep-Beep,
You made me chuckle. Read a book. That's funny. Fixing on this car is my hobby. I prefer that over reading a book. LOL.
Yes, I understand that there is a clear coat on them. I had planned to scuff the clear coat off, paint them and then respray the clear coat on. I may not do it though.
Aking, starting in with cans of spray paint may lead to a less than desirable finish...pun intended.
Alternate: I've got the body color Audi Brilliant Silver touch up paint stick and that's been a pretty good match on our OE wheels. Your repair looks very minor and the touch up paint stick is quik 'n' easy. Take the wheel off, lay it down, clean up the areas of concern and lay down some wet paint. Let it cure.
Nice pun. I see what you did there.
I have seen tons of youtube videos of guys scuffing the rims, spraying them with a can and then spraying clear coat from a can. Not to say that my results would be as good though. LOL.
I didn't post that rim to show the damage. I randomly took a picture of one of my rims just to show the color. That rim may be the best looking one of the 4. I need to do something because I used 2000 grit sandpaper and scuffed my rims pretty badly (removed quite a bit of the clear coat) when I was sanding to remove the caked on black chunks of brake dust that built up over the years from the previous owner. I ended up with all rims having numerous areas with the clear coat removed. I thought I would be able to put wax or Maguire's wheel polish on it to buff it back to a shine but that didn't work. It does bring the shine back but only until I go through the car wash and then all of the polish is removed and the rims look terrible (scuffed all over) again. I don't know what I was thinking. I should have known that if I was removing the clear coat that nothing would fix that other than more clear coat.
So, if nothing else I may touch up the areas where paint is missing, scuff the entire rim and spray some more clear coat on the entire rim. I will practice on the spare first though. It has a ton of curb rash on it and can never be used for anything other than to get me to a tire shop if I get a flat. LOL.
My paint code is LY7W. Are you saying that the Brilliant Silver car paint color matches the rim color? I that what my color is based on the LY7W code?
Thanks.
Last edited by akingzkid; 01-25-2019 at 05:41 PM.
Reason: fix typos
Aking, that paint code sounds like the correct one. You'd only use this on minor touch-ups.
Plan B: if the other wheels show more extensive damage, maybe you do need paint. WURTH has a "German" wheel paint. Maybe buy a can to make sure it's not going to be too bright.
Aking, that paint code sounds like the correct one. You'd only use this on minor touch-ups.
Plan B: if the other wheels show more extensive damage, maybe you do need paint. WURTH has a "German" wheel paint. Maybe buy a can to make sure it's not going to be too bright.
It looks like that is used to paint the tires (not the rims). It is good for the rims too? Thanks.
It's good for the rim, it's good for the entire wheel. Yes, their picture is a bit strange.
"13.5 oz. Wurth Silver Wheel Spray Paint
Wurth Silver Wheel Paint is used to refinish dull or scuffed wheels. The fine mist spray goes on evenly and matches all German-made wheels. If your vehicle is not German-made, test an inconspicuous area before doing touch-ups on the outer face of your wheel. If your wheels all need total refinishing, this durable silver paint will work for any wheels. Remove your wheel and clean it thoroughly before spraying it with Silver Lacquer Paint."
01-20-2019, 04:13 PM
Wheel touch up paint color
