Kinesis/3 pc wheel bolts rusting/tarnishing - DIY replacement? (LONG)
04-25-2007, 08:57 AM
#16
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I just finished dis-assembling and re-assembling a Kinesis made 3 pc "3.6 Turbo" type wheel. In this case, I had to have some repair done to the center spider, then repaint it. I - of course - had the tire dismounted, then marked the back side of the rims & spider, so I'd re-assemble them exactly as dismantled. The rims were never separated from each other. Re-used the bolts (Titanium, I think). Torqued them in a star pattern, progressing around the wheel each time, thus 8 circles for the 40 bolts. Remounted the tire, and have been driving on it for several days. No leaks, no problems.
Cheers,
Gary Knox
West Chester, PA
Cheers,
Gary Knox
West Chester, PA
04-25-2007, 09:30 AM
#18
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Thread Starter
Originally Posted by mark kibort
is kinesis even taking calls? i know they got bought out by another company, but can you get parts or another wheel if you need one?
mk
mk
04-25-2007, 09:31 AM
#19
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Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Tampa 928s
For what it's worth I purchased a set of BBS same design with bolts, that were in bad shape. The BBS rep was at the swap meet and spoke to him about re-doing 3-piece wheels. He told me the bolts are made of Titanium and to be used once a 3-piece wheel will leak if not assembled correctly. That said you should take the time to clean them. I spent many hours and thay came out looking new. You can use a Mothers ball to go around the bolts and a rust remover to lossen the rust.
Sanded 120
Sanded 320
Sanded 600
Rouge Med Cut with buffer attachment to your drill
Rouge Fine Cut with buffer attachment to your drill
Alum polish
Do it or send it out, forget the dremel tool you will scratch the wheels take your time than look back and see your smiling face in your work !
Sanded 120
Sanded 320
Sanded 600
Rouge Med Cut with buffer attachment to your drill
Rouge Fine Cut with buffer attachment to your drill
Alum polish
Do it or send it out, forget the dremel tool you will scratch the wheels take your time than look back and see your smiling face in your work !
Thanks!
