My first wheel scratch... Only 1 day into owning the IS350
07-13-09, 11:21 PM
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My first wheel scratch... Only 1 day into owning the IS350
I feel like a complete idiot, but I already scratched the factory 18 inch rims tonight parallel parking the car, scraped the front wheel against the curb! Are there some good touch up paint applicators for the wheels? Also, what are some good tips for avoiding scraping the curb? I'm used to driving an SUV where the tires would rub against, but never the wheels. 
Too bad these don't have "aroundview" monitors like some of the infiniti's do! LOL
Too bad these don't have "aroundview" monitors like some of the infiniti's do! LOL
07-14-09, 12:47 AM
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Don't worry too much about it, but you have to learn how to park without "touch." Even with an SUV, you shouldn't be hitting the curb. Scraping the sidewall can puncture the tire or create a weak spot if it happens a certain way or hits a jagged edge.
Practice a few times and you'll pick it up fast. One thing about parking... you can never back up and go forward too many times.
Practice a few times and you'll pick it up fast. One thing about parking... you can never back up and go forward too many times.
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07-14-09, 02:03 AM
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you can get those gold "parking assistance" sticks on old school pimped out cadi's!!!! hahaha JK....but I believe I read on here about touch up paint from a Ford Ranger that matches the rims.
