Rims scratched

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Mike_Rut

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Had some new tires put on at costco yesterday. I have a 2021 1500 night edition. They scratched all four of my black rims. If I bought some spray paint, would it be necessary to go through the whole process of sanding\priming painting the rims? The scratches are only on the very outside of the rim next to the tire.
 

DanAR

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Can you post a picture? That’s why I try to buy tires from an independent shop that also deals with custom rims. I learned a long time ago at SAMs that scraping the finish off of the rims is a standard practice for them. Waxing the edge of the rims before going in can also help a little if their shoe pad on their changer is a little dirty or worn.
 

zrock

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go back and have them get the damage repaired. you know how much cosco profits every day they can afford to fix their mistake. This is why i take pictures of my rims before getting tire changes
 

rzr6-4

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If you were to paint them yourself I would do a full sand-degrease-wash prep and use a more durable coating like Cerakote. I've never seen spray paint last long, especially without prepping the surface, and 2x especially on wheels.

However, if at all possible I would do what zrock said and try to get them to fix it.
 

Daw14

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Find a wheel refurbishment shop and get an estimate to present to the manager at place of purchase.
 

NCRaineman

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Reason you don't buy cheap tires from big box stores. Pricey lesson to learn. Good service costs money.
 
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