Fishface
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| posted on 26/10/04 at 05:49 PM |
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buckled alloy
anyone know how to get an alloy wheel unbuckled? Its a fiesta zetec s multi spoke.
cheers
Rob
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 26/10/04 at 05:53 PM |
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Theres plenty of "Alloy Wheel Doctors" on the internet.
Google will produce stuff on the subject.
try Alloy Refurbing, Wheel Doctor. etc etc
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derf
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| posted on 26/10/04 at 06:29 PM |
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Ive done this before with a block of wood and a hammer, didnt come out perfect, but I was able to use it. It also chipped offthe powder coat.
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Chris_R
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| posted on 26/10/04 at 07:14 PM |
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I'd take it to a reputable pro or replace it. I've been told that repairing alloys is a risky business.
A bit of slapstick never hurt anyone.
http://www.chris.renney.dsl.pipex.com/
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Hugh Jarce
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 posted on 27/10/04 at 04:15 AM |
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JUST BIN THE THING!
If it's a cast or forged rim, it's not worth the risk trying to straighten it. It may come back to shape and look OK, but the crystaline
structure of the metal will be anything but.
If it's a two/three-piece wheel with a spun rim then that's a different case. They can be quite successfully repaired, but I'd still
go to an expert (not necessarily a professional!) to have the work carried out.
The pay isn't very good , but the work's hard.
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mackie
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| posted on 27/10/04 at 08:29 AM |
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Pumabuild or Pumaspeed might be worth a ring. They specialise in Pumas but also work with Kas and Fiestas and will probably be able to sort you out
with a new or 2nd hand wheel for little more (if not less) than a refurb would cost.
http://www.pumabuild.co.uk
http://www.pumaspeed.co.uk
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ned
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| posted on 27/10/04 at 09:42 AM |
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i repaired a very minor damage alloy, there was a thread on it a while back and some pics in my archive..
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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