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Discussion in 'Australia' started by yellafella, Aug 16, 2006.

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  1. yellafella

    yellafella Formula Junior

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    #1 yellafella, Aug 16, 2006
    Can anyone tell me where I can get my gash repaired? ( ok, I know I have opened up a can of worms with this question but) One of my standard 355 wheels arrived with a nasty gash on one spoke. These are the factory set that came with the 355CH.
     
  2. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 moretti, Aug 16, 2006
    post a pic Tony , I have a file telling me how to fix a dinged BMW alloy wheel, it may help
     
  3. IanB

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    #3 IanB, Aug 16, 2006
    Unable to think of a smart-a**e response, I'll go for the sensible aproach...

    If it appears that the wheel could have been hit hard, you should have it crack tested. Anyone who prepares race cars or services light aircraft can tell you who to go to.

    If its structurally OK, the wheel will have to be paint stripped, using a chemical dip. You'll need a recommendation here from a good panelbeater/paintshop. The wheel then goes to a paintshop, the gash gets filled with bog, then primed then painted. Will cost about $500.

    You might be able to get away with filling the gash and just painting the outward face of the wheel, on top of the existing paint. The risk being that the paint will wrinkle or shrink.
     
  4. stephens

    stephens F1 Rookie
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    #4 stephens, Aug 16, 2006
    Two good places in Melbourne where all the dealers etc send theirs to be done;
    Eastern Suburbs;
    Advanced Alloy Wheel Repairs
    ph:95551333
    www.advancedalloys.com.au

    Wrong side of the river;
    can't find details right now - will post later.
     
  5. [355]

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    #5 [355], Aug 17, 2006
    can recommend these guys!
     
  6. stephens

    stephens F1 Rookie
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    #6 stephens, Aug 17, 2006
    I've used them both and they do a top job.
     
  7. yellafella

    yellafella Formula Junior

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    #7 yellafella, Aug 17, 2006
    why did you bother? as we know your car never moves.
     

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