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    Help : ZMR rims getting scratches !!!

    I bought a ZMR 3 months ago and nowdays i am observing that there are small scratches on my front rim . I drive very carefully avoiding ditches , potholes etc . what can be the possible reason fot these scratches ?? how can i remove the scratches ??? i already tried permanent marker and paint but they are of no use .

    two more questions .
    where i can get reflective rim tapes ??
    Can i buy them online ??
    I don't brake rules , I merely test their elasticity ;)
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    • #3
      instead of buying rim tapes online....just go to any number plate ka shop and get it done....max to max he wil take 150rs....please go through Karizma ZMR ownership thread

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Vishal_91 View Post
        instead of buying rim tapes online....just go to any number plate ka shop and get it done....max to max he wil take 150rs....please go through Karizma ZMR ownership thread
        Didn't found anything about scratches on rim
        the no. plate makers in my city are dumb they ruined my 1st no. plates
        so i don't wanna go to them
        I don't brake rules , I merely test their elasticity ;)

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Adityaask View Post
          Didn't found anything about scratches on rim
          the no. plate makers in my city are dumb they ruined my 1st no. plates
          so i don't wanna go to them
          Try some other sticker shop.

          Some sticker shops have racing strips(rim stickers) as ready-made. Will cost max of 250rs. I bought one for my friend during dec2010, cost 200rs.
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            I want all HERO HONDA fanboys to Answer this query.. who claim that Hero Honda quality is VERY HIGH. 3 month old ZMR..
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            • #7
              Originally posted by inflammable View Post
              I want all HERO HONDA fanboys to Answer this query.. who claim that Hero Honda quality is VERY HIGH. 3 month old ZMR..
              Actually its not HH fault ... I think i may have found the reason for these scratches . Small pebble , stones that are present on the road can cause serious damage to rims as well as lower cowl so drive carefully guys .

              Can I try black spray paint on my alloys to hide the scratches ??
              I don't brake rules , I merely test their elasticity ;)

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Adityaask View Post
                I bought a ZMR 3 months ago and nowdays i am observing that there are small scratches on my front rim . I drive very carefully avoiding ditches , potholes etc . what can be the possible reason fot these scratches ?? how can i remove the scratches ??? i already tried permanent marker and paint but they are of no use .

                two more questions .
                where i can get reflective rim tapes ??
                Can i buy them online ??
                Aditya rim paint scratch and peeling is very common. The paint used is HH bikes is powder coated and its heat resistance too. And after a few time/years max HH rim paints started to peel off. Mine is same in many places.

                So far the best ay I got is go to a automobile paint store and ask for a Matt black paint, buy a little and buy a thin paint brush . Slowly apply it on the damaged area, it works 90% to match with the stock paints. But for minor/light scratch you can slowly polish them to make the scratch lighter.
                BTW as per me reflective rim tapes are not a good option for HH bike rims, you may laugh but after a few time if you tried to remove or the tape itself get damage this will damage the paint when you will try to remove it.
                Speed is a joy but roads are not race track. Keep speed in your limit and always Drive safe...

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                • #9
                  hi

                  I am facing similar problem with my bike, i have a 2 1/2 yr old HH Hunk, I had got puncture on my rear wheel so took my bike to tyre shop to get it rectified.The puncture problem was solved but then when i saw the rim i got pissed of ,the Alloy paints had come off in some places ,might have happened while removing the tube.I scolded that chap but i knew its of no use.The problem is the area where paint has come off is visible clearly so wanted valuble inputs from experts as to how we can cover those up. Has any body faced similar situation??

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by sur_1979 View Post
                    hi

                    I am facing similar problem with my bike, i have a 2 1/2 yr old HH Hunk, I had got puncture on my rear wheel so took my bike to tyre shop to get it rectified.The puncture problem was solved but then when i saw the rim i got pissed of ,the Alloy paints had come off in some places ,might have happened while removing the tube.I scolded that chap but i knew its of no use.The problem is the area where paint has come off is visible clearly so wanted valuble inputs from experts as to how we can cover those up. Has any body faced similar situation??
                    I have had similar issue with my bike, without repainting/touch up there have no other way to get ride of this issue. Do it as I said in my last post, this is the most easiest way so far I got. And from next time in case of a puncture take your wheel to any MRF tire dealer/shop those have a tire remover machine. If you remove the tire with this machine it wont damage the paint at all. And then repair it normally.
                    Speed is a joy but roads are not race track. Keep speed in your limit and always Drive safe...

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