Need your input. Wheel curb rash repair

[1lieutenant]

Like the title says. So here is the story so far.
Damaged the wheel on a concrete catch basin avoiding a bicyclist. Getting it repaired professionally would be about $250. Decided to try it on my own figuring I could still get it professionally repaired if not happy.
Here is what I’ve done so far.
1. Sand the damaged area with 120 grit sandpaper to remove sharp edges and create a good key.
2. Use steel reinforced JB Weld putty to fill the defects.
3. Sand the JB Weld sequentially to 400 grit making it blends well.
4. Three light coats of high build automotive primer.
This is the stage I am at. Your thoughts on how to paint the repaired area to best blend with the rest of the wheel. I purchased DupliColor HyperSilver paint and clear coat which appears to have the greatest likelihood of matching. Some pictures of my progress.

 

[KGMtech]

Not an expert, but you've done well so far. Do you have the paint code for the OEM wheels?

 

[TheMAN]

good work... won't you need to get the wheel rebalanced after the fact?

 

[1lieutenant]

good work... won't you need to get the wheel rebalanced after the fact?

Not sure why. Probably less than a gram of material.

 

[1lieutenant]

Not an expert, but you've done well so far. Do you have the paint code for the OEM wheels?

I have tried but Lexus does not have a specific code for the wheels that I can find.

 

[TheMAN]

I have tried but Lexus does not have a specific code for the wheels that I can find.

nobody really does... just have to mix your own paint or just deal with a slight mismatch

I too have very curb rashed wheels and also the numb nuts at the local discount tire gouging all 4 wheels when they mounted the tires and it was never noticed until much later... I bought some silver wheel touchup paint while on vacation in japan and it's a good close match... I'm too lazy to do the patching like you did though lol

 

[spk2000]

Much better than it was so good job. My wheels have scratches when I bought it and was thinking about painting them.

 

[1lieutenant]

Thanks for all the positive comments. I am really hoping for “best practices “ to blend the paint.

 

[Braapdaddy]

Thanks for all the positive comments. I am really hoping for “best practices “ to blend the paint.

A paint shop should be able to mix you a spray can based on a paint chip sample they keep and sell you the clear to go with it

They are a can that you " activate " and then have a window of time to use before it hardens

Good job on the look of the patch

 

[GaryMX5]

Looks good! I've been able to use a Dremel and some sanding bands and discs' with decent results.

 

[spasm3]

That's impressive work! Nice job!

 

[CleanSump]

Thanks!
I never thought of going your route. I looked into the pro companies and they are expensive in this area.

 

[shortyb]

Nice looking repair so far. Blending the varied surface may be difficult, not as easy as flat panel blending is. You might be better off scuffing the entire wheel and paint/clear that instead of trying to match it.

I gave up repairing the ones on my wife's cars, they would just get dinged again soon anyway. Black wheel liquid touch-up paint or even a Sharpie did a fair job and from 3 feet away looked pretty good. Gave her those old style curb feelers in her stocking one Christmas. Went over like a fart in church .