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Re: Hubcaps (Wheel Covers) and TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Reply #25 –
We got home and took the wheel covers off. 

We noticed a lot of scratches on the wheel itself.  The wheel cover is attached to the wheel by a number of small metal triangles which dig into the wheel.  Each each time we remove the wheel cover we get a new set of scratched paint on the wheel.

We think we'll need to sand the scratches on the wheel.

This will be a new adventure for me. 

Does anyone have suggestion on the process and what paint would work best




Steve and Annette
2019 TK 24
 
Re: Hubcaps (Wheel Covers) and TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Reply #26 –
A few years ago I had a set of wheels for a classic Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser powder coated.  They remained shiny and unscathed through a variety of off-road adventures.  Powder coating is more expensive than a coat of paint with a rattle can, but provides a beautiful finish that is much harder than paint. When I sold the FJ40, the wheels still looked like new.

On the other hand, if one does scratch a powder coated finish, it is not easily repaired.

If my memory is correct, it seems it cost me about $250 for the five wheels.

Harold
2014 27 MB
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