Damaged wheel :/

[gregk24]

Wifey hit a nail too close to the sidewall to patch. So new tire it was. Got the OE tire to match the other 3 as they only have 12k on them. Unfortunately the tire shop inflicted some light damage to the wheel. Nothing major but it is noticeable, and frustrating as the other wheels and the car itself is pristine. Hopefully it shows up on video. I emailed the shop to see what they will say. I’ve had another tire patched at the dealer and the wheel came out completely unscathed, so I know this sort of thing is avoidable.

 

[gregk24]

Additional photos.

 

[atikovi]

Polishing compound would help. You won't be getting a new wheel.

 

[gregk24]

Polishing compound would help. You won't be getting a new wheel.

I’m sure it would help some of the light scuffing, but not the scratches I can catch my fingernail on.

 

[Rand]

DT did this to the 2013 outback when new.. all 4 tires .. I buffed it and made it about 90% less noticeable, but it was very annoying since its avoidable if they just use some care.

At least you are in florida you wouldnt want to see that after a couple winters of road salt here.

 

[RooflessVW]

Trade the car in. No other way.

 

[ATex7239]

Trade the car in. No other way.

Burn it. Spare society.

 

[gregk24]

Trade the car in. No other way.

Agreed

 

[gregk24]

DT did this to the 2013 outback when new.. all 4 tires .. I buffed it and made it about 90% less noticeable, but it was very annoying since its avoidable if they just use some care.

At least you are in florida you wouldnt want to see that after a couple winters of road salt here.

What size pad did you use?

 

[Rand]

What size pad did you use?

I dont remember it was something I bought at HF and used in a drill. been 8-9 years ago.
you should ask one of our pros such as @RooflessVW for advice on that.

I dont have the patience or energy for most high end detailing.

 

[gregk24]

I dont remember it was something I bought at HF and used in a drill. been 8-9 years ago.
you should ask one of our pros such as @RooflessVW for advice on that.

I dont have the patience or energy for most high end detailing.

Ok. I’d be worried about holograms on the black finish.

 

[RooflessVW]

Honestly you should be able to minimize it with some wet sanding and a quick polish.

 

[gregk24]

Honestly you should be able to minimize it with some wet sanding and a quick polish.

What size and type of pad would you use to polish such a small and angled area?

 

[RooflessVW]

What size and type of pad would you use to polish such a small and angled area?

A microfiber towel wrapped around my index finger.

 

[gregk24]

A microfiber towel wrapped around my index finger.

That would cause micro scratching / swirling, no?

 

[RooflessVW]

That would cause micro scratching / swirling, no?

Wheel finishes are pretty tough.

 

[k1xv]

When I need mounting and dismounting of my low profile tires on fancy wheels, I seek out shops using the Hunter Revolution tire machine.

 

[sk_pete]

Same clearcoat but thicker. Don't go crazy. Wetsand is perhaps too much.

 

[FowVay]

I second the light application of wheel specific clear coat. It's amazing how it can mask minor imperfections.

 

[dan_erickson]

They may offer you to get the wheel refinished but you won’t be happy with that.