A decade ago smaller rims were the norm and they were wrapped.
How to repair rim gutter rash.
Sand the damaged spot on the rim with a coarse grained sandpaper about 220 grit.
If the dust generated is white rather than gray your wheel rim has a clear coating which must be removed to reach the curb rash.
Wiping out the coating on the rim.
How to fix gutter rash on rims one.
How to repair mild curb rash on black wheels without using bondo.
Most modern cars are now sold with polished diamond cut wheels so if you scratch.
Check the rim if it has a protective coating.
All in all it should cost between 50 150 to fix curb rash on your rims.
Complete guide on how to repair curb rash on a alloy or polished edge rim.
Gutter rash does happen unfortunately and these days getting a wheel fixed professionally is far cheaper than buying a new wheel.
If your wheel rims are not coated proceed to step 3.
Depending on how extensive the curb rash is you ll need to purchase sandpaper putty a scouring pad as well as spray paint and spray primer.
You may also want to pick up a can of spray clear coat to add polish to the rims.
Step 1 find out if the rim has a clear protective coating.