wheel repair

Signal 2 · 02-17-2011, 11:13 AM

I had a set of OEM FD wheels powder-coated. One had about a 3" long patch of curb rash on the outer lip. Maybe 1/16" to 1/8" deep. I really wasn't hoping for much as the wheels were given to me and long-term purpose will be for R-compounds. But when it came back you had to look pretty hard to see the spot. I almost couldn't find it. No issues on balancing either...actually IIRC that wheel took less weight than other undamaged wheels.
Small side benefit I've since discovered is that brake dust doesn't stick to the inside of the wheel and is easier to clean. I assume it's because the PC fills in porous surface left from casting.

02-17-2011, 11:13 AM	#12
Signal 2 Viable Fossil Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mid-West Posts: 199 Rep Power: 18	I had a set of OEM FD wheels powder-coated. One had about a 3" long patch of curb rash on the outer lip. Maybe 1/16" to 1/8" deep. I really wasn't hoping for much as the wheels were given to me and long-term purpose will be for R-compounds. But when it came back you had to look pretty hard to see the spot. I almost couldn't find it. No issues on balancing either...actually IIRC that wheel took less weight than other undamaged wheels. Small side benefit I've since discovered is that brake dust doesn't stick to the inside of the wheel and is easier to clean. I assume it's because the PC fills in porous surface left from casting. __________________ Jim VR R1 FD Last edited by Signal 2; 02-17-2011 at 11:21 AM.