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Geterdone
Explorer
Aug 11, 2015

Dodge Dually 2014 with Alcoa Aluminum wheels

My Lance is hauled on a new 2014 Dodge Ram dually Longhorn Laramie that has ALCOA ALUMINUM WHEELS. The misses was forced off a dirt road and got the passenger wheels buried in soft mud with stones. Trying to get it out, she managed to severely scratch the wheels. I have not been able to get any real help if these wheels are repairable. CAN THESE WHEELS BE BROUGHT BACK? ARE THEY CLEAR COATED? ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED. I have pictures of the damage. I live now in western pa....thanks
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  • _DJ_1's avatar
    _DJ_1
    Explorer II
    Aug 12, 2015
    With the amount of money you have invested in that truck I'd just replace the wheel!!
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Aug 11, 2015
    Check for clear coat first.
    Those coats are pretty hard, but Aircraft paint remover and good water nozzle can deal with it.
  • eHoefler's avatar
    eHoefler
    Explorer II
    Aug 11, 2015
    They can be wet sanded if the scratches aren't deep, then polished out. Can't tell you how many I have done when I worked at the KW shop.
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Aug 11, 2015
    How deep are the scratches? Pictures?
    I repolished whole 1965 Airstream trailer, so wheels are small change.

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