Removing Kerbing

[adie205 12]

rite just need a little advice

 

got some 1.9 wheels im referbing and one was bad kerbing, in the past ive just lightly sanded and filled light kerbing with good results (looks like that one everyone else does)

 

the kirbing on this wheel is too deep to sand

 

went to the shop the other day and they reconmended chemical steel?

 

has anyone used this before? will it stick well to the wheel

 

thanks for any advice, just dont wana spend loads of time preping them only for it to crack and fall off

 

cheers

 

adie

Edited May 31, 2006 by adie205

[Higgy 0]

I just used car body filler. Seems ok so far.

[mi16nut 0]

I've used chemical metal on scoring type of damage. Works fine.

 

Mark.

[mattmk1 0]

The only true way to fix them is to tig weld the rim and have it machined down on a lath etc.

 

Chemical steel might do it, but as with bodyfiller im unsure how it would hold when it comes to having your tyre changed as obviously the rim would be much weaker!

[returnofjim 0]

Dont use filler as it will fall out eventually or next time you hit a curb it will look a mess, just get a flapwheel for your drill and use that on the rim till it is flat and even. Prime it up and paint it. job done

Edited May 31, 2006 by returnofjim

[adie205 12]

Thanks for everyones help on this one, im starting them at the weekend, after advice im going to sand it flat and give chemical steel ago and if that doesnt work i will just get another wheel

 

will post the results up and hopefully it wont crack when the tyres are fitted

 

cheers

adie

[mi16nut 0]

My chemical metal repair has held up to a tyre change. You have to be realistic though; I only used it to skim a couple of gouges, not to fill holes! Also, it won't repair a chunk out of the rim area. Mostly I have flatted kerbing with a grit-impregnated nylon disc, then a flap wheel.

 

Mark.