scratched rims
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Re: scratched rims
For scratched rims, my recommendation is to DIY if possible. If there is a great deal of uneveness on the surface as a result of the scratch, buy some Tamiya XY putty (less than $10). Take one part of the each 2 components of the putty and mix them together. The soft plastic mixture will harden in several hours. Use it to fill-up the scratch and leave it to "cure" (which mean harden). The XY putty can be bought from any miniature hobby shops (e.g there is one at 3rd floor specialist centre where John Little Orchard is) or at any toy corners in department store.
Otherwise, just touch up the paint work. Go to Sunshine Plaze. They are many hobby shops there as well. Look for the Vallejo Acrylic paint. (About $3 per bottle). Get the colour that offers the best match to your rim. Acryllic paint is water-soluble when it's wet and does not require thinner. Hence, it's totally fuss free and simple to use by amatuers with a simple small brush.
xcde said:
For scratched rims, my recommendation is to DIY if possible. If there is a great deal of uneveness on the surface as a result of the scratch, buy some Tamiya XY putty (less than $10). Take one part of the each 2 components of the putty and mix them together. The soft plastic mixture will harden in several hours. Use it to fill-up the scratch and leave it to "cure" (which mean harden). The XY putty can be bought from any miniature hobby shops (e.g there is one at 3rd floor specialist centre where John Little Orchard is) or at any toy corners in department store.
Otherwise, just touch up the paint work. Go to Sunshine Plaze. They are many hobby shops there as well. Look for the Vallejo Acrylic paint. (About $3 per bottle). Get the colour that offers the best match to your rim. Acryllic paint is water-soluble when it's wet and does not require thinner. Hence, it's totally fuss free and simple to use by amatuers with a simple small brush.
