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26th November 2016, 04:32 PM
#1
Patrol Guru
Repairing damage to steel rim
Hi All,
The front drivers side rim has some damage on it near the lip where the rim meets the tyre. Whats the best way to repair it?
It's causing a slowish leak of air from the tyre.
Cheers
Fish
2004 4.2TDi GU ST Ute, 3" Exhaust, UHF, Lightforce Spotties, BFG All Terrains, Steel Winchbar, Winch, Dual Batts, CC Ultimate IC, 4" Snorkel, XLR8 Steps and Scrub bar
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26th November 2016 04:32 PM
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26th November 2016, 04:41 PM
#2
Smart like tractor
Is it a dent or more of a deep burred scratch
96 GQ coil/Cab
08 G6eT
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26th November 2016, 04:52 PM
#3
Patrol Guru
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See the photo @Ben-e-boy I've tried to get a set of pliers onto it bend it back, cant get a hammer to it properly either.
2004 4.2TDi GU ST Ute, 3" Exhaust, UHF, Lightforce Spotties, BFG All Terrains, Steel Winchbar, Winch, Dual Batts, CC Ultimate IC, 4" Snorkel, XLR8 Steps and Scrub bar
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26th November 2016, 05:30 PM
#4
Smart like tractor
Do you have any punches, drifts or a blunt cold chisle/wedge. It'll be a bit more pecise than just the hammer. There's a few stray hammer marks there
Don't concentrate so much on getting the outside of the rim straight, more so the sealing face of the rim. A squirty bottle of soapy water will help to see if you have sealed it.
96 GQ coil/Cab
08 G6eT
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26th November 2016, 05:39 PM
#5
Patrol Guru
I'll have to go get one.
cheers
2004 4.2TDi GU ST Ute, 3" Exhaust, UHF, Lightforce Spotties, BFG All Terrains, Steel Winchbar, Winch, Dual Batts, CC Ultimate IC, 4" Snorkel, XLR8 Steps and Scrub bar
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27th November 2016, 11:38 AM
#6
Advanced
Or if that doesn't work, maybe you could try some of that steel epoxy putty. Build it up from the inside, and file down to blend with the rim lip.
Andrew
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GU3 Patrol, TB48, 33" muddies. front E-locker. 4.11 diff gears. 2.2 metre steel rack. Awning. Steel rear bar. Safari Snorkel. ARB side steps and brush rails. ARB Deluxe bull bar. Winch. 2" lift.
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27th November 2016, 12:59 PM
#7
Legendary
You could have some dirt / rock in between the tyre and the rim - causing the loss of air .....
The rim itself doesn't look too bad where the bead sits and seals, and it is only the lip that is damaged by the looks of it.
I would air it down, and take the bead off the rim and then carefully feel the inside edge to see if there is any damage, and then you will know what you need to do.
GU PATROL 2011 Ti, with goodies...
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27th November 2016, 01:13 PM
#8
Patrol Guru
I had the same took it to a tyre place and for $35 problem solved. They reseated the bead and apparently cleaned a heap of water and mud out.
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27th November 2016, 05:45 PM
#9
Patrol God
Ive had plenty of success with a 5lb mash hammer
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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27th November 2016, 06:40 PM
#10
Patrol Guru
Thanks all for the suggestions, looks like I've managed to do simlar damage to the drivers rear rim today as well. I'll see how I get on with a cold chisel and all else fails I'll take it to a tyre shop.
2004 4.2TDi GU ST Ute, 3" Exhaust, UHF, Lightforce Spotties, BFG All Terrains, Steel Winchbar, Winch, Dual Batts, CC Ultimate IC, 4" Snorkel, XLR8 Steps and Scrub bar
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