Resealing 2 & 3pce rims... Sillicon bead ??

[Rb_sil]

Hey guys

need to talk to someone who has resealed their own 2/3 pce rims as i need to reseal mine, tried "sellys all clear" that shit is a joke wont stick 2 sweet f**k all...
i know a few guys around have painted theirs or polished them so time to spread your wisdom on how u resealed them please :poke:

Cheers Trav...

[iluv2moan]

sikaflex is the best silicon style shit u can buy - not sure if its the best for this application though - is messy as fuck to work with 2

[Joe]

You used selleys all clear? wtf!

Sikaflex or nothing!!

I disassembled my Work 3-piece rims, but didn't have to reseal them, as I deflated the tyres and kept them on the rims when I removed the centres....the two outer halves didn't come apart at all.

[Joe]

P.S. go here for more info on how to do it properly..

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/technical.php

Has a video you can download that shows you how to do it.

[Rb_sil]

^ Hey Balistc

my mate was telling me 2 ask you cause he said u had done them before, haha random...

anyway now that i think about it that would have been a good idea cause i could have done the same with my rims but guess its to late now...

called alliance rim repair n they said 30 bucks per rim to reseal them, i might give the sikaflex a go first n if i still dont have any luck then go to alliance.
but as iluv2moan said its pretty messy 2 work with as ive used it before any pointers on how not to fuck it up :lol:... and is it just the normal black sikaflex you would use ?

Cheers dude help is much appreciated
Trav

[Rb_sil]

Dude your a frigging legend... :uhh2:

downloading movie now...

Cheers again
Trav

[Rb_sil]

hey Balistc

is it just the normal black sikaflex you would use ?

cheers Trav

[Joe]

Yeah, normal black sikaflex...make sure its the type thats compatible with alloys though.

No dramas, its great fun DIY'ing if you do it properly...so enjoy and learn :) If all else fails, $120 is fark all to get it done professionally.

[joshg123]

Best way to work with sikaflex if you dont want to be messy and want to create a nice even smooth bead. Spit on your finger and wipe, it sounds rank but watch the sika glide under your finger........

[Adsport]

732 grade silicone. all clear is no good as it does not cure (set off)

[Rb_sil]

went down the other day ended up finding the white sikaflex n used it on one rim to test to see if it will work... it said 24 hours to cure on that vid so im gonna leave it for a few days (yesterday n 2day) ill fit a tyre at work tomorrow n see what happens :lol:

will let ya know if its an EPIC FAIL again...

newayz gotta go finish getting ready for drift prac on friday...

Cheers for the help again everyone...

Cheers Trav

[Rb_sil]

just thought id let ya know i sorted it out... ended up going down 2 super shit auto n picking up some Marine grade sikaflex (the white one, not the black) dont know if it works better then the black but the rims sealed n hold air :fingers: went out on them at drift prac lastnite n they copped a bashing n didnt leak as far as i know so all good :D

Cheers again for your help everyone...
Trav