dino20vt 3 Posted May 26, 2009 Hi, ive heard that seperating the centre thats bolted to the rim can disturb the seal, or have i got the wrong end of the stick? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
205turbo 32 2 Cars Posted May 27, 2009 I'm sure Henry will tell you when he comes online, i remember he did the ones on the 309 4x4 dimma, he had once Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dino20vt 3 Posted May 27, 2009 Ok mate, cheers, you even pre'empt him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rallyesmoker Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) That is possible.... the sealing is quite old and the rubber sealing won't seal as it should be, when you replace it. ONLY when you seperate the two rings also. Be aware!!! Only the centre is not sealed!! Take of your tires, and you could try to keep the two rings together, something I rather won't do, because is might go leaking. You could do 2 things. Order some new sealings, OR just get some sealer at the market, transparent silicone kit (bison perhaps?) and glew them to getter. DO use the old sealer ring, because this is also a spacer ring. Looking for some new bolds, you can take a look at www.titanium-touch.de Done it miself, works great. Edited May 27, 2009 by Rallyesmoker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dino20vt 3 Posted May 28, 2009 That is possible.... the sealing is quite old and the rubber sealing won't seal as it should be, when you replace it. ONLY when you seperate the two rings also. Be aware!!! Only the centre is not sealed!! Take of your tires, and you could try to keep the two rings together, something I rather won't do, because is might go leaking. You could do 2 things. Order some new sealings, OR just get some sealer at the market, transparent silicone kit (bison perhaps?) and glew them to getter. DO use the old sealer ring, because this is also a spacer ring. Looking for some new bolds, you can take a look at www.titanium-touch.de Done it miself, works great. Thanks for the info, it all sounds like too much work for me, the reason i wanted to remove the centre from the rims was to get them refurbed - powdercoated, which would have meant just handing the centres over, job done, no tyres to remove. So then i briefly thought about just getting the tyres removed and giving Tony the whole alloy but will the baking process ruin the seals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rallyesmoker Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the info, it all sounds like too much work for me, the reason i wanted to remove the centre from the rims was to get them refurbed - powdercoated, which would have meant just handing the centres over, job done, no tyres to remove. So then i briefly thought about just getting the tyres removed and giving Tony the whole alloy but will the baking process ruin the seals? The seal will survive the backing, but everything is colered, also the rims en bolts.... Taking out the centre without taking of your tires can't.... Edited May 28, 2009 by Rallyesmoker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dino20vt 3 Posted May 28, 2009 Im not sure how the powdercoat process works but can the emamel be just put on the centres with the aid of masking etc? If the seals would survive then maybe the tyres too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rallyesmoker Posted May 28, 2009 Im not sure how the powdercoat process works but can the emamel be just put on the centres with the aid of masking etc? If the seals would survive then maybe the tyres too? take some tape and a spraycan..... When you do that, it's a shame and a waste of time and money to get powdercoated centres. Men, sorrie, but when you powder coat something, do it right. Besides, before coating, the product must me blasted, clean of all kinds of dirt. Masking the rings is no garantie that they won't be harmed, evenso when they are coated, it might get on the rings. But, yes. you could mask the rings.... and bolts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t16ryan 1 Posted May 29, 2009 There easy to do yourself, i reused the plastic gaskets and used a bead of clear silicone when refitting them, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue_haddock 2 Posted May 31, 2009 Try and speak to Mark_R on here - he recently did a cracking job on refurbing his dimma rims. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dino20vt 3 Posted June 3, 2009 Mark_R cant find him mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites