refurb of split rims any one in ipswich area

[123quackers]

Help please

[jhoneyball]

i'd like to know too -- i have a set of hartge wheels on my e36 328itouring and they are in fairly shocking state now

jon

[cuneus]

Can you describe what you need to do

Replace the bolts ?

Polish the rims ?

Lacquer peeling ?

Paint the centres ?

etc etc

[123quackers]

laquer is pitted so needs stripping and re-aply, bolts have some corrosion on what can be done?, centres seem ok, only one front wheel has small damage to edge, some bolts will probably break when being removed as they are no 17years old an never been touched,

[cuneus]

I don't know of anyone in the area who will do split rims. Diamond Styling in Sidcup do a good job for ££££

DIY is a an option

What car and design are these wheels ?

I would not suggest Lacquer - it is a PITA and WILL fall off

I can provide a source for new zinc plated or even better SS bolts (what size are they?)

The rim damage could be sent off to be repaired (quite cheap)

[123quackers]

15" o.z off a lambo

[B19GRR]

cuneus said:

I don't know of anyone in the area who will do split rims. Diamond Styling in Sidcup do a good job for ££££

DIY is a an option

What car and design are these wheels ?

I would not suggest Lacquer - it is a PITA and WILL fall off

I can provide a source for new zinc plated or even better SS bolts (what size are they?)

The rim damage could be sent off to be repaired (quite cheap)

Are S/S bolts suitable for split rims? Risk of fatigue and all that metalurgy tye stuff. I've got a set of old skool JDM split rims that need new bolts, cost is looking prohibitive though for 80 of the beggars. Stupid size as well, 3/8" IIRC.

Cheers,
Rob

[cuneus]

B19GRR said:

Are S/S bolts suitable for split rims? Risk of fatigue and all that metalurgy tye stuff. I've got a set of old skool JDM split rims that need new bolts, cost is looking prohibitive though for 80 of the beggars. Stupid size as well, 3/8" IIRC.

Cheers,
Rob

Providing the bolts are made of the right grade of SS there is no problem. They are nearly as strong (tensile) as conventional bolts and the actual load per bolt is relatively small

Cost can be an issue some were going on ebay for £2.50 each

I got mine for around a £1 each

[123quackers]

I have 30 a rim on mine

[B19GRR]

123quackers said:

I have 30 a rim on mine

Unlucky!

I keep meaning to give Image Wheels a call and find out what size bolts they use as you can buy spares from them which are presumably up to the job, bet they're not 3/8" though

Cheers,
Rob