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Old 07-14-2007, 03:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey, folks.

It happens more easily than we can believe, or maybe there's a set of wheels you want to buy, unbelievable price, but a little curb damage. If only there was a way to fix them – inexpensively.

The attached PDF has been floating around for a few years and it's been posted and reposted in lots of places, so I thought we might as well have it here, too.

A word of caution: this repair is ONLY for cosmetic damage. Period. Any wheel that has suffered damaged beyond typical curb scuffs should be inspected by a competent professional to determine whether it is safe to use. The potential for catastrophic wheel failure is nothing to be risked.

Take care and enjoy the ride,
Greg
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Old 07-27-2007, 12:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Thanks for a great post.

I want to give it a go, but I am wondering if any UK readers can tell me what the equivalent product names would be in Halfords or B&Q etc.

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Thanks for a great post.

I want to give it a go, but I am wondering if any UK readers can tell me what the equivalent product names would be in Halfords or B&Q etc.

thanks
Hey, saab. The Wurth's products are actually made in the EU so I'd think they'd be rather easy to find over there. Their main site is in German but it's Würth-Gruppe: Handel mit Produkten für die Befestigungs- und Montagetechnik sowie mit technischen Verbrauchsgütern, if you have a translator or call them I'd bet they can direct you to a dealer near you. You'll probably get them cheaper, too.

Take care and enjoy the ride,
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Hey, saab. The Wurth's products are actually made in the EU so I'd think they'd be rather easy to find over there. Their main site is in German but it's Würth-Gruppe: Handel mit Produkten für die Befestigungs- und Montagetechnik sowie mit technischen Verbrauchsgütern, if you have a translator or call them I'd bet they can direct you to a dealer near you. You'll probably get them cheaper, too.

Take care and enjoy the ride,
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Thanks for that Greg! I'll get onto this! :-)
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