And just like that, I own Forgelines

[carbuff]

Forgeline can recoat the centers, I've had that done once. It wasn't too expensive as I recall, but it's been a few years. (around $100 per wheel, but that also included return shipping)

I've also reassembled my wheels a few times. I believe that I remember Forgeline recommending to replace the bolts/nuts after 3 torque cycles. I have not done that yet, but would probably do so next time I take them apart.

I just found an old email from them. The torque specs they sent me are:

"The thru bolts are 26 ft/lbs and the blind bolts are 25 ft/lbs"

Finally, replacing an outer rim half is not hard, and for what you paid you would still come out ahead. Probably easier in the big picture than trying to repair them.

Good luck!

[WSSix]

Originally Posted by rustomatic

You didn't say you made a post, Trey. On that note, how about some feelthy peekchurs? The internet requires pictures, especially when bitchin' rims and dollars are involved.

I made Fritz the 524 slightly acknowledge life today through the exhaust (then fuel sploded all over the intake). What are the odds of my stanky old Beemer running sooner than yours?

Doh, that hurts, Paul . I found a not so pleasant review of the place I sent my blower. They said they waited 3-4 months to get their blower back. I really hope mine doesn't end up that way. This is starting to bug me not being able to drive the car.

Congrats on getting your BMW running even if only for a short bit.

I'll add some pics soon.

Originally Posted by 72Z/28

The centers could be sandblasted to remove the old powder coating. I am not sure about the torque value for the bolts on forgeline wheels but Fikse recommends 13 ft. Lbs ( 156 in. Lbs) to torque the wheel center bolts

Originally Posted by carbuff

Forgeline can recoat the centers, I've had that done once. It wasn't too expensive as I recall, but it's been a few years. (around $100 per wheel, but that also included return shipping)

I've also reassembled my wheels a few times. I believe that I remember Forgeline recommending to replace the bolts/nuts after 3 torque cycles. I have not done that yet, but would probably do so next time I take them apart.

I just found an old email from them. The torque specs they sent me are:

"The thru bolts are 26 ft/lbs and the blind bolts are 25 ft/lbs"

Finally, replacing an outer rim half is not hard, and for what you paid you would still come out ahead. Probably easier in the big picture than trying to repair them.

Good luck!

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the information. I'll definitely look into it with Forgeline. The local company said $500 per wheel with them doing everything. I figure I can save money taking them apart and reassembling them myself but that's still not cheap.

[BMR Sales]

Taking them apart & putting them back together is easy. Shops don't want to assemble them as then Liability comes back to them, so they charge a bunch to cover their A$$

[WSSix]

I was thinking time more than anything else, TC. I don't mind doing laid back work like this in the evenings. I'm in no hurry as I already have rims I really like on the car. Hell, I've already started sanding down some of the curb rash. I won't be able to remove most of it, but I can get the sharp edges down so it doesn't tear up my rags or hands when cleaning.

Pictures! They're GX3's in case you're wondering what style.





Some of the rashing. These are the worst spots.

[rustomatic]

They don't look too bad, Trey; hopefully, the Michelins are still nice. That said, I have nearly no standards when it comes to wheels. As an example, my truck still has the same wheels from 1997, with flaking chrome and stylish flecks of rust.

Yours kind of remind me of the last remnants of my last e39, which now live on Fritz the 524:

[glassman]

you also can sand it out and repolish it since they don't use a clear coat. So minor of aluminum material will be removed it won't be that big of a deal for balance, because you will obviously be balancing them after word. If it was for tracking I'd have different advice.

Nice score. I've got two sets for my '70.

And yes Trey, just for you, I've removed the black centers LOL

Most of my pic posts are on IG as thats the easiest platform to post pics on, and keep it simple.
@michaelarmienti

cheers.

[WSSix]

Thanks, Mike. Some of the gouges are too deep to sand out but I can definitely sand the roughness down.

Aside from sand blasting, what other means can I use to remove the powder coat off the centers?

[carbuff]

I would suggest that you leave that up to whomever is going to recoat them. They can probably coat over the existing coat, so no need to completely strip them.